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Syracuse Football: New DB coach from stout Toledo defense; Nunzio Campanile departs

More staff changes at Syracuse football arrived on Friday.

Perry Eliano has come on board with the Orange as the team's defensive backs coach, according to his X page. Pete Thamel of ESPN and Mike McAllister of 247Sports also reported this development.

A huge congrats and welcome from 'Cuse Nation to Coach Eliano! Most recently, he served as the cornerbacks coach at Toledo. In the 2025 season, the Rockets had one of the country's top defenses.

Sources: Syracuse is expected to hire veteran coach Perry Eliano as the school’s defensive backs coach.