Pitt Opponent Dismisses Star WR

Syracuse won't bring back their leading receiver when they face the Pitt Panthers this year.

PITTSBURGH -- The Pitt Panthers' Week 9 matchup with the Syracuse Orange looks a little easier now with their opponents having suffered a massive loss this week. 

According to a report from ESPN's Pete Thamel, Syracuse has dismissed leading returning receiver Damien Alford, giving the Panthers one less dangerous wideout to deal with when the Orange visit town. 

Sources: Syracuse has dismissed Damien Alford, who was the school's leading receiver in 2023. In his four seasons, he played in 42 games with 67 catches and 1,291 yards.

— Pete Thamel (@PeteThamel) February 12, 2024

"Alford had considered entering the portal after Syracuse's bowl game this year before ultimately returning this spring, in part to graduate, a source said," Thamel reported. "He is expected to have a strong market for his services, considering his production in recent seasons."

Alford caught 67 passes for 1,291 yards (19.3 yards per catch) and seven touchdowns in 42 games over three seasons with the Orange. He played Pitt three times and caught three passes for 57 yards in those games. 

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