The recruiting win sent an unexpected signal to the rest of college football — Syracuse has become a realistic consideration for the country’s top players.

The Oregon Ducks took a bit of a recruiting hit over the weekend, as five-star wide receiver Calvin Russell officially committed to the Syracuse Orange. Russell

College Football Insider Reveals How Syracuse Snagged 5-Star WR From Michigan originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Michigan Wolverines have already put together an impressive 2026 recruiting class with 21 commitments, but one player they recently lost out on was wide receiver Calvin Russell, who on Saturday committed to Syracuse.