Syracuse Leading Rusher Yasin Willis Says He Will Enter Transfer Portal
His planned exit leaves a thin running back depth chart heading into the NCAA’s Jan. 2–15 transfer window.
Overview
- Willis announced his intent Tuesday on social media, with his name eligible to be listed when the portal opens Jan. 2.
- He led Syracuse in 2025 with 558 rushing yards on 129 carries and has two seasons of eligibility remaining.
- The call comes after he missed three games with concussions and reverses his late-season indication that he would return in 2026.
- Syracuse now expects to seek portal help at running back while awaiting a medical-hardship ruling for Will Nixon, with youngsters Tylik Hill and Malachi Coleman among the remaining options.
- Willis is part of a broader roster turnover that outlets track at 17 to 18 Orange players planning portal entries.