Athletics

Students Invited to Enter Football T-Shirt Design Contest

The Campus Store is seeking dynamic artwork featuring iconic Syracuse imagery or traditions for a shirt to be worn by fans next season.
News Staff April 14, 2026

Syracuse University, Hendricks Featured in Fox Nation’s ‘America’s Churches’

Hosted by Fox correspondent Benjamin Hall, the documentary captures Hendricks Chapel as a hub of faith, community and athletics and features alumni behind the camera.
News Staff April 3, 2026
Syracuse University, Hendricks Featured in Fox Nation’s ‘America’s Churches’

Gerry McNamara ’06 Is ‘Here to Win. It’s Who I Am.’

McNamara, who helped lead the Orange to the 2003 national title, is back at Syracuse as head coach with a clear mission: bring back winning.
John Boccacino April 1, 2026
Gerry McNamara ’06 Is ‘Here to Win. It’s Who I Am.’

Gerry McNamara ’06 Named Head Coach of Syracuse University Men’s Basketball

A Syracuse legend returns home to lead the Orange. Gerry McNamara helped define Syracuse basketball. Now he'll lead it.
News Staff March 24, 2026
Gerry McNamara ’06 Named Head Coach of Syracuse University Men’s Basketball

Snapshots From Spring Break

Students crisscrossed the country—and the globe—to engage in new experiences.
News Staff March 23, 2026
Snapshots From Spring Break

Bryan Blair Has a Bold Mission to ‘Wake This Sleeping Beast’

The new athletics director has big dreams for ‘one of the top 10 brands in all of college athletics.’ Find out more about him and
John Boccacino March 20, 2026
Bryan Blair Has a Bold Mission to ‘Wake This Sleeping Beast’

‘The Splendid Game of Battle-ball’: A Glimpse at Women’s Athletics on Campus in the 1890s

An 1895 campus newspaper article sheds light on how Syracuse's women students used sports to push back against the expectations of the times.
Dialynn Dwyer March 20, 2026
‘The Splendid Game of Battle-ball’: A Glimpse at Women’s Athletics on Campus in the 1890s

On Syracuse Giving Day, Here Are 5 Unique Ways to Fuel the Orange

These funds benefit students Universitywide, across years, majors and disciplines, and keep the Orange legacy going strong.
Kelly Homan Rodoski March 20, 2026
On Syracuse Giving Day, Here Are 5 Unique Ways to Fuel the Orange

Bryan B. Blair Named Syracuse University Director of Athletics

A new era of Orange Athletics begins as Syracuse welcomes one of college athletics' rising leaders—a proven champion with a record of transformative program-building and
News Staff March 12, 2026
Bryan B. Blair Named Syracuse University Director of Athletics

Andrew Zellar’s 2 Decades of Shaping Lives Through Military Service

In recognition of his service, Zellar, retired Army ROTC instructor, was honored as a Hometown Hero at the Feb. 11 men’s basketball game in the
Kelly Homan Rodoski Feb. 12, 2026
Andrew Zellar’s 2 Decades of Shaping Lives Through Military Service

Chancellor Syverud Appoints Search Committee for University’s Next Director of Athletics

Steve Ballentine '83 chairs search following announcement of John Wildhack's July 2026 retirement, with committee seeking input from student-athletes, coaches, alumni and faculty.
News Staff Feb. 12, 2026
Chancellor Syverud Appoints Search Committee for University’s Next Director of Athletics

Syracuse University Athletics Director John Wildhack ’80 to Retire July 1

After 10 transformative years leading Orange Athletics, the ESPN veteran and Syracuse alumnus will end his tenure, following unprecedented academic and facilities achievements.
News Staff Feb. 11, 2026
Syracuse University Athletics Director John Wildhack ’80 to Retire July 1

How the Orange Will Be Represented in Women’s Ice Hockey at the 2026 Olympics 

Coach Britni Smith, video coach Melissa Piacentini '16 and defender Akane Hosoyamada '15 will compete in Italy.
Dialynn Dwyer Feb. 4, 2026
How the Orange Will Be Represented in Women’s Ice Hockey at the 2026 Olympics 

Chef Jeff Dover Has Built a Team to Transform the Athletic Dining Program

The team provides the nutrition that helps fuel hundreds of student-athletes every week in an atmosphere that builds team culture and leads to success.
Jennifer DeMarchi Jan. 8, 2026
Chef Jeff Dover Has Built a Team to Transform the Athletic Dining Program
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