Can Syracuse Football land 5-star WR Calvin Russell? The Orange's 2026 recruiting class hangs in the balance.

Syracuse Orange Football's pursuit of top talent heats up as they chase Calvin Russell, a 6'5" wide receiver from Miami. The Orange find themselves in an unofficial "Final Four" with Oregon, Michigan, and Florida State for Russell's commitment. Key recruits CJ Hester and Julius Miles also factor into Syracuse's recruiting strategy. Host Jackson Holzer breaks down the Orange's chances, analyzes recent commit Walt Frazier, and examines Syracuse's current #26 national ranking for the 2026 class.

Tune in for expert analysis on how landing Russell could catapult Syracuse into the top 20 recruiting classes nationally.

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