Ross-Simmons Back, Russell’s Return Up in Air | Syracuse Orangemen Football News

Coach Fran Brown dropped major updates on Syracuse football ahead of their ACC opener against Cal, confirming wide receiver Justus Ross-Simmons is cleared to play after a recent court ruling granted him his fifth year of eligibility — a huge boost for the receiving corps. Meanwhile, Calvin Russell’s return remains uncertain, with a Friday test pending; if he plays, it would be an astonishing recovery from his March Achilles tear. The new eligibility rules are reshaping college sports, and fans are getting real-time insight straight from the coach. Syracuse, riding a dominant 66-3 win, heads into conference play at home in the JMA Dome, aiming to make noise against a struggling Cal team looking to rebound. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/fa23076f1d8c96c1