As the Syracuse Orange gear up for the DIRECTV Holiday Bowl, the transfer portal continues to see comings and goings. This has significant implications for the team's upcoming games and future seasons. Let's take a closer look at the players involved and the potential impact on the squad.

Key Transfer Portal Additions and Their Roles

Kicker Brady Denaburg

In 2024, Denaburg was the Orange starter, but his field goal performance was subpar, going 3 - 6. However, he handled kickoffs throughout the season and was one of the team captains. Currently, Jackson Kennedy and Jadyn Oh are expected to compete for the place-kicking and kickoff jobs in 2025. Kennedy stepped up in the final weeks, going 7 - 9 on field goals and 20 - 21 on extra points. Oh was 11 - 11 on extra point attempts but only 2 - 5 on field goals.

Quarterbacks Carlos Del Rio - Wilson and Braeden Davis

Both CDRW and Davis had made starts for the Orange in 2023. Their presence in the transfer portal adds depth and competition to the quarterback position. If Kyle McCord opts out of the bowl game, Michael Johnson, Jr. and Jakhari Williams would be the top options under center. We'll have more details on the quarterback room coming up later in the week.

Offensive Lineman Noah Rosahac

Noah Rosahac's addition to the transfer portal brings more offensive line options for the Syracuse Orange. A strong offensive line is crucial for the team's success, and his presence could potentially enhance the team's performance on the field.

Transfer Visits and Potential Impact

Quarterbacks Rickie Collins of LSU and Kaidon Salter of Liberty

The visits of Rickie Collins and Kaidon Salter to the Cuse bring new talent and competition to the quarterback position. These transfers could potentially shake up the depth chart and provide the team with different playing styles and strategies.

Offensive Linemen Brady Norton of Cal Poly and Rahtrell Perry of Central Connecticut

The reported visits of Brady Norton and Rahtrell Perry add to the offensive line options for the Syracuse Orange. A solid offensive line is essential for the team's offensive success, and these transfers could strengthen the unit.Stay tuned as the situation continues to develop. By the time this story posts, it will likely need to be updated again to reflect the latest developments in the transfer portal and the bowl game preparations.