Mike Lynch, Syracuse's running backs coach, is reportedly being hired by Nevada for the same position. He served on staff with former head coach Dino Babers for 12 years between SU and Bowling Green.
Khalil Ahmad worked as the Director of High School Relations under Dino Babers before going to Penn State. After one year with the Nittany Lions, Ahmad returns to SU.
Syracuse, N.Y. — Syracuse football will play South Florida in the Boca Raton Bowl at 8 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 21, in Boca Raton, Florida, Action Network’s Brett McMurphy reported Sunday. This is the first time since 2012-13 that Syracuse (6-6, 2-6 ACC) will play a bowl game in back-to-back years. Last season, SU went to the Pinstripe Bowl where it lost 28-20 to Minnesota. The Orange became bowl .
Boca Raton Bowl Syracuse (6-6, 2-6 ACC) vs. South Florida (6-6, 4-4 American Athletic), Dec. 21, 8 p.m. EST LOCATION: Boca Raton, Florida TOP PLAYERS Syracuse quarterback Garrett Schrader passed from 1,686 yards and 13 touchdowns with six interceptions in 11 games. South Florida QB Byrum Brown passed for 3,078 yards and 23 touchdowns with 11 interceptions.