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Scores first TD of 2024 Villari recorded three receptions (on four targets) for 40 yards while adding a rushing touchdown during Thursday's 41-13 defeat against Pittsburgh.

Impact Villari's 40 yards were easily his highest total of the season after he'd posted 13 combined through the previous six games. His rushing touchdown was also his first score of the season. Still, it was a wonky game against Pittsburgh, as the Orange buried themselves in a nearly insurmountable hole extremely early with a flurry of pick-sixes. Thus, the tight end's spike in production shouldn't be considered sustainable just yet.

OCTOBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Struggles under center in bowl game Villari completed 4 of 11 passes for 55 yards and two interceptions during Thursday's 45-0 loss against South Florida. He also had 11 rushes for 37 yards.

Impact Villari and the Syracuse offense couldn't produce much in the bowl game. He was part of the mix under center due to Garrett Shrader (shoulder) undergoing surgery and Carlos Del Rio-Wilson (undisclosed) sitting out as well. Villari shared reps with Braden Davis at quarterback but will presumably shift back to tight end moving forward, where he previously played. He's still blocked there by star Oronde Gadsden (knee), who will return to Syracuse for the 2024 campaign, but he should still be involved in some capacity and will likely see an expanded role once Gadsden's college days are done.

JANUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Big day in win Villari completed 2 of 2 passes for 51 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 35-31 victory over Wake Forest. He also had 13 rushes for 51 yards.

Impact The Syracuse offense have gone to a committee style offense as both Garrett Shrader and Villari, have been taking reps under center. Shrader got the lions share in this one but Villari was able to throw for a touchdown on one of his two attempts while also coming down with a 13-yard touchdown reception.

NOVEMBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dan Villari Says 'Culture Things' and 'Discipline Things' Need to Change to Make Syracuse 10-Win Team Syracuse quarterback turned tight end turned quarterback Dan Villari said in previous weeks that his expectations are not to simply make a b...

NOVEMBER 26, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Dan Villari Says 'Culture Things' and 'Discipline Things' Need to Change to Make Syracuse 10-Win Team Syracuse quarterback turned tight end turned quarterback Dan Villari said in previous weeks that his expectations are not to simply make a b...

NOVEMBER 26, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Dan Villari Says 'Culture Things' and 'Discipline Things' Need to Change to Make Syracuse 10-Win Team Syracuse quarterback turned tight end turned quarterback Dan Villari said in previous weeks that his expectations are not to simply make a b...

NOVEMBER 26, 2023 • SUNHERALD.COM

Big day in win Villari completed 14-of-14 passes for 59 yards with 12 carries for 81 yards and a touchdown during Saturday's 31-22 defeat versus Georgia Tech.

Impact In his second game since taking over quarterback duties, Villari put up phenomenal numbers completing all 14 of his pass attempts while also rushing for 81 yards and a touchdown.

NOVEMBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dan Villari, Chris Bleich Named ACC Players of the Week Syracuse tight end Dan Villari was named Co-Running Back of the Week while guard Christopher Bleich was named Offensive Lineman of the Week...

NOVEMBER 14, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Dan Villari, Chris Bleich Named ACC Players of the Week Syracuse tight end Dan Villari was named Co-Running Back of the Week while guard Christopher Bleich was named Offensive Lineman of the Week...

NOVEMBER 14, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

150+ rushing yards in win Villari gathered in 0 of 1 targets for zero yards during Saturday's 28-13 win versus Pittsburgh.

Impact Villari saw some of his first action in the Syracuse backfield on Saturday and burst onto the scene. Villari threw five passes while also leading the Orange in rushing, taking 17 carries for 154 yards while also finding the end zone on the ground.

NOVEMBER 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

After months battling injury, Dan Villari hit his stride in front of a home crowd: 'It's very satisfying' Villari had a career-high 154 rushing yards in Syracuse's win over Pittsburgh.

NOVEMBER 12, 2023 • SYRACUSE.COM

Finds end zone in loss Villari gathered in all four targets for 37 yards and one touchdown during Thursday's 38-10 defeat against Virginia Tech.

Impact Villari tied with wide receiver Damien Alford for the team lead in receptions. The redshirt sophomore connected with quarterback Garrett Shrader on a 6-yard pass in the third quarter. He will look to build off this performance in Friday's matchup against Boston College.

OCTOBER 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dan Villari Making the Most out of Opportunities at Tight End Syracuse, N.Y.-- When Dan Villari transferred to Syracuse during the spring of 2022, he had one goal in mind. Becoming the starting quarterb...

OCTOBER 6, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Dan Villari Making the Most out of Opportunities at Tight End Syracuse, N.Y.-- When Dan Villari transferred to Syracuse during the spring of 2022, he had one goal in mind. Becoming the starting quarterb...

OCTOBER 6, 2023 • SACBEE.COM

Despite failed trick play, Syracuse breaks out tight end Dan Villari for first touchdown against Clemson Dan Villari, a converted quarterback, caught two passes on the drive, including his first touchdown of the season.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 • SYRACUSE.COM

SU football snap counts at Purdue: Key WR limited; bigger role for Villari? See who played the most snaps in Syracuse's 35-20 victory at Purdue on Saturday night.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023 • SYRACUSE.COM

Wes Hoeh and Dan Villari debuted at new positions against UConn. What did Dino Babers think of their performances? Hoeh is the team's replacement for Chris Elmore, who is out for the season.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022 • SYRACUSE.COM

QB Dan Villari is latest Michigan football player to enter NCAA transfer portal Dan Villari became the fifth Michigan football player to enter the NAA transfer portal since Monday.

JANUARY 6, 2022 • FREEP.COM