Calvin Russell III to debut for Syracuse football against UConn on Oct. 3
ESPN NCAAF • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 17, 2026, 5:08 PM
Last updated Sep 17, 2026
Calvin Russell III, a freshman standout in both football and another sport, is set to make his collegiate football debut with Syracuse University against UConn on October 3. Coach Fran Brown confirmed the news today. Russell's dual-sport capabilities have garnered attention, making his first appearance for the football team highly anticipated. This debut marks a significant step in his athletic career.
- •Calvin Russell III will compete in his first football game for Syracuse.
- •Syracuse faces UConn on October 3.
- •Russell is a freshman known for his two-sport talent.
- •Coach Fran Brown announced the debut today.
- 5:19 PMESPN NCAAF — Two-sport standout Russell to make Syracuse football debut vs. UConn
"Heralded Syracuse freshman two-sport standout Calvin Russell III is expected to make his debut for the football team vs. UConn on Oct. 3, coach Fran Brown said.
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