Lon Horwedel-Imagn Images Cade McDonald spent four seasons as a walk-on before breaking out as a scholarship receiver. Now he uses that same walk-on mentality to approach his NFL future. Naperville [IL] Central High School practices were no stranger to college coaches. Quarterback Payton Thorne rose to stardom during the 2018 season, dicing defenses for over 3,000 … [Read more...] about Cade McDonald: From walking on as a Spartan to flying as a RedHawk
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Syracuse Reacts Survey: share your NFL Draft thoughts
Rich Barnes-Imagn Images Where will McCord go? Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NCAA. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Syracuse Orange fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. It’s NFL Draft week and for a change, we’ve got to keep a close eye on several Syracuse … [Read more...] about Syracuse Reacts Survey: share your NFL Draft thoughts
Syracuse men’s basketball: Kiyan Anthony wins Jordan Brand Classic MVP honors
Photo by Cameron Browne/NBAE via Getty Images Two future Orange shared the court this weekend As the Syracuse Orange men’s basketball roster takes shape for the 25-26 season, two incoming freshmen were part of the Jordan Brand Classic. Kiyan Anthony and Sadiq White were on opposing sides on Friday night in Washington DC and it was Anthony who got the win and the MVP … [Read more...] about Syracuse men’s basketball: Kiyan Anthony wins Jordan Brand Classic MVP honors
Syracuse men’s basketball: Scouting Oregon State transfer Nate Kingz
Kevin Neri/Statesman Journal / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images Sam breaks down Syracuse’s newest sharpshooter Syracuse Orange men’s basketball’s second transfer addition of the 2025-26 cycle was Oregon State wing Nate Kingz. Kingz is a sharpshooting, 6 foot 5 wing who played his first few years of college at levels below Division I. In 2024-25, he started all 31 … [Read more...] about Syracuse men’s basketball: Scouting Oregon State transfer Nate Kingz
Syracuse football: Orange land Louisville transfer offensive lineman Austin Collins
Sam Upshaw Jr./Courier Journal / USA TODAY NETWORK Fran Brown lands a commitment to help fill a major team need. Over the weekend, the Syracuse Orange picked up a veteran commitment to help provide experience and pass protection in the trenches following the departure of several offensive linemen. Austin Collins, a transfer offensive guard from Louisville, is signing … [Read more...] about Syracuse football: Orange land Louisville transfer offensive lineman Austin Collins