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Syracuse Orange Football Head Coach Fran Brown called out Texas Longhorns Head Coach Steve Sarkisian for tampering with All-American defensive lineman Maraad Watson. Of course, the NCAA will do nothing about it. Plus, the expectations are slightly elevated with Syracuse getting Notre Dame QB Steve Angeli. And, Syracuse is bring in two former Florida State Seminoles players for visits: Hykeem Willi...

Syracuse Orange Football has added former Notre Dame Fighting Irish quarterback Steve Angeli from the transfer portal. Angeli figures to compete for the starting job alongside Rickie Collins for Fran Brown's squad. Angeli has thrown 80 career college passes, including a start in the 2023 Sun Bowl and a brief appearance in the College Football Semifinal against Penn State.  Jackson Holzer reacts to...

Syracuse Orange Football and Fran Brown have made another addition in the Spring portal cycle: South Dakota linebacker Gary Bryant. Bryant has multiple years of eligibility remaining, and he was an FCS All American last season. Plus, Syracuse is hosting former Rutgers 2025 commit Ja'Elyne Matthews for a visit. Syracuse Basketball also host Monmouth forward Jaret Valencia on a visit yesterday.  Jac...

Syracuse Orange Football has logged multiple expert predictions to land former Notre Dame Fighting Irish quarterback Steve Angeli from the transfer portal. Assuming this move happens, Fran Brown's squad will have another quarterback competition. This time, it'll be between Angeli and Rickie Collins, barring Collins entering the portal. The Orange are operating with a cut-throat mentality.  Jackson...

Syracuse Orange Football has been active in the Spring portal window. Former Notre Dame Fighting Irish quarterback Steve Angeli has visited Fran Brown's squad. The Orange hosted former Washington/Texas wide receiver Johntay Cook for a visit. Syracuse is also going after linebacker Andrew Simpson and a variety of targets on the offensive line.  Jackson Holzer and 'Locked On Portal Podcast' Host Bri...

Former Notre Dame Fighting Irish quarterback Steve Angeli has visited Syracuse Orange Football. Head Coach Fran Brown recently named LSU transfer Rickie Collins the starting quarterback. However, Angeli's resume includes a 10:1 touchdown to interception ratio, and he has 80 career passing attempts. If Angeli commits to Syracuse, what will happen to Collins? What will happen to Jakhari Williams?  J...

Syracuse Orange Football must do well in the Spring transfer portal window. Head Coach Fran Brown has already made some needs pretty clear. Syracuse has been linked to quarterbacks, receivers, cornerbacks, linebackers and offensive line. Some of the names include: Steve Angeli, Nitro Tuggle, Julian Neal, Andrew Simpson and more.  Jackson Holzer goes over Syracuse's portal needs and targets on this...

Syracuse Orange Football defensive lineman Maraad Watson has entered the transfer portal, per multiple reports. Watson was a true-freshman All-American for Fran Brown's squad in 2024. Syracuse's 10-3 2024 squad looks practically unrecognizable with so many main contributors leaving including: Kyle McCord, Oronde Gadsden, Trebor Pena, and plenty of others.  Jackson Holzer reacts to Watson entering...

The 2025 NFL Draft begins less than a week from now, and Syracuse Orange Football should have a decent amount of players drafted throughout the weekend. The headliner is quarterback Kyle McCord, who's coming off of a ACC record setting season for Fran Brown's squad. Oronde Gadsden and LeQuint Allen are also likely NFL Draft picks. Plus, Fadil Diggs and others could hear their name called during th...

Nico Iamaleava's entry into the transfer portal is shaking up college football. Could this move redefine the landscape for the Tennessee Volunteers and the ACC? Dive into the latest buzz around college football transfers, where the spotlight is on quarterbacks like Nico Iamaleava and Carson Beck. The discussion covers the NCAA's challenges in regulating transfers and NIL deals, with insights from...

Syracuse Orange Basketball landed Montana State guard Bryce Zephir. Zephir averaged five points-per-game last season, and he shouldn't have much of a role on Adrian Autry's squad next season given that he's also a poorly graded defender. Syracuse also has a ton of guards including JJ Starling, Naithan George and Kiyan Anthony.  Jackson Holzer reacts to Syracuse latest portal addition on this mini...

Syracuse Orange Football Head Coach Fran Brown told the world why All-ACC wide receiver Trebor Pena entered the transfer portal. Coach Brown mentioned how neither Pena, nor Syracuse, could reach a contract agreement. Fran Brown also mentioned that Pena expressed concerns over the team's QB situation, specifically Rickie Collins.  Jackson Holzer reacts to Fran Brown's comments on Trebor Pena leavin...

Syracuse Orange Football has suffered a massive loss to kickoff the Spring transfer portal window. 2024 All-ACC wide receiver Trebor Pena is expected to enter the portal, per multiple reports. Most Syracuse fans are, predictably, not happy about Pena leaving Fran Brown's squad. Pena was named one of the Orange's team captains, and he was set to have a massive role in Syracuse's offense next season...

The Syracuse Orange lose Trebor Peña to the Transfer Portal. A prolific wide receiver, he can help the school he chooses win a national title. Breaking down why Peña produces at such a high level and all of his Pro Football Focus stats, here at The Portal Podcast.   Locked On Syracuse Twitter: https://twitter.com/LO_Syracuse  Jackson Holzer's Twitter: https://twitter.com/JacksonH_52   Support Us B...

Syracuse Orange Football has suffered a massive loss to kickoff the Spring transfer portal window. 2024 All-ACC wide receiver Trebor Pena is expected to enter the portal, per multiple reports. Head Coach Fran Brown had previously confirmed Pena would be back, and he named the wide-out a team captain. How will Syracuse replace Pena? The Orange have in-house options like Justus Ross-Simmons, Darrell...

Syracuse Orange Football has lost quarterback Michael Johnson Jr. to the transfer portal. Syracuse Head Coach Fran Brown recently named Rickie Collins the team's starting QB, and Jakhari Williams appears to be his backup. The Orange are also interested in two players in the portal: Georgia State QB Zach Gibson and Fresno State CB Julian Neal.  Jackson Holzer discusses the latest with Cuse Football...

Syracuse Orange Football's week one matchup with the Tennessee Volunteers just got more interesting. Tennessee quarterback Nico Iamaleava is entering the Spring transfer portal window. That means Fran Brown and company will likely face either Jake Merklinger or George MacIntyre. However, it's possible Iamaleava transfers to the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, which would mean Syracuse would face the st...

Syracuse Orange Basketball isn't yet an NCAA Tournament team on paper. Yes, keeping JJ Starling and Donnie Freeman was important. Plus, Adrian Autry added Naithan George and Nate Kingz in the transfer portal. However, the Orange still lack an elite star and more quality defenders. Perhaps High Point center Juslin Bodo Bodo could fit the profile of an elite defender.  Jackson Holzer doesn't believe...

Duke Blue Devils' shocking loss to Houston in the NCAA Final Four has left fans and analysts buzzing. Did the veteran players falter under pressure, or was it a strategic misstep by Coach John Shire? This episode unpacks the pivotal moments that led to Duke's unexpected exit, spotlighting Cooper Flag's performance and the team's late-game execution. The discussion heats up as hosts Isaac Shade, Ke...

Syracuse Orange Basketball has improved its roster from a year ago, especially with the additions of Naithan George and Nate Kingz in the transfer portal. Adrian Autry also kept JJ Starling and Donnie Freeman from last year. However, Syracuse still needs more in the transfer portal. The Orange could use more help on the defensive end plus they could use a big fish. Player such as: Darrion Williams...

Syracuse Orange Basketball has added four players in this transfer portal cycle: Naithan George, Nate Kingz, William Kyle and Ibrahim Souare. However, Adrian Autry and Alex Kline have five more roster spots open, and Syracuse needs more to get back into the NCAA Tournament. The Orange could use a star on the wing in the transfer portal like Jamir Watkins or Darrion Williams. Plus, Syracuse could u...

Syracuse Orange Football Head Coach Fran Brown has officially named LSU Tigers transfer Rickie Collins as the team's starting quarterback in 2025. Collins is a former top 2023 recruit, but he's only seen limited playing time due to being behind Jayden Daniels and Garrett Nussmeier at LSU. Collins beat out Michael Johnson Jr. and Jakhari Williams for the Syracuse starting QB job, and he's expected...

Syracuse Orange Basketball added Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets Forward/Center Ibrahim Souare from the NCAA Transfer Portal. Souare is Adrian Autry's fourth transfer portal add this offseason. He joins Naithan George, Nate Kingz and William Kyle. Syracuse appears to be done adding at the center position, and its approach was probably a mistake. Plus, Lucas Taylor entered the transfer portal, despite...

Syracuse Orange Basketball center Eddie Lampkin has entered the transfer portal. Lampkin averaged about 12 points and 10 rebounds for Adrian Autry's squad last season. Lampkin was supposed to be playing in his final year, but has reportedly been trying to gain a 6th year of eligibility or it's possible Lampkin received approval from the NCAA.  Jackson Holzer talks about Lampkin entering the portal...

Syracuse Orange Basketball has landed elite transfer portal point guard Naithan George from the Georgie Tech Yellow Jackets, according to On3's Joe Tipton. George led the ACC with 6.5 assists per game in 2024-25 and should be the perfect point guard for Adrian Autry. George figures to slot into the Syracuse starting lineup with JJ Starling, Donnie Freeman, and perhaps Nate Kingz. The Orange have a...