Syracuse, N.Y. -- A controversial decision made by the Notre Dame coaching staff could ultimately become Syracuse football's gain.
TJ Sheffield, one of the nation's top wide receiver prospects, had his commitment reneged by the Fighting Irish on Wednesday -- five days after it was initially accepted, according to his Twitter.
The Orange didn't wait more than a day to extend a scholarship offer, seemingly becoming the first team to do so.
The 5-foot-10, 170-pound Independence (Thompson's Station, Tenn.) High School prospect is rated four stars and the No. 38 wideout in the Class of 2019 cycle.