Syracuse athletes in its ‘most visible’ sports will be paid by school, AD says

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  • Updated: Jul. 01, 2025, 8:01 a.m.
  • Published: Jul. 01, 2025, 8:00 a.m.
John Wildhack

Syracuse athletic director John Wildhack said athletes who play football, basketball and lacrosse will be paid by the school during the 2025-26 school year. (N. Scott Trimble | strimble@syracuse.com)N. Scott Trimble | strimble@syracuse.com

Syracuse, N.Y. — Syracuse University will pay athletes in its most high-profile sports over the next year, reflecting the pecking order in the SU hierarchy as the school starts to pay athletes directly.

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