Syracuse football coaches are going to target various positions in the transfer portal, which will be open from January 2 to January 16. At or near the top will likely be the running back spot.
This week, leading rusher Yasin Willis, a sophomore in the 2025 campaign, said that he plans to transfer. Other running backs on the Orange's 2025 roster who plan to enter the portal include fellow sophomores Jaden Hart and Malachi James.
Looking ahead to the 2026 season, the 'Cuse running back room could include freshman Malachi Coleman, fellow freshman Tylik Hill and redshirt sophomore Tyler Chandler.