Syracuse running back Devante McFarlane has decided to leave the program, according to Syracuse.com's Stephen Bailey. McFarlane, who would have been a redshirt senior this upcoming season, finishes his three-year Orange career with 563 rushing yards and one touchdown on 5.07 yards-per-carry, in addition to 112 yards receiving.
While many predicted McFarlane could potentially experience a breakout season last year, it was quite the opposite. McFarlane initially lost the starting job to then-freshman Jordan Fredericks in a wide-open competition to start the year, before eventually being dropped further on the depth chart – behind fellow backup running back George Morris II and hybrid running back/wide receiver Ervin Phillips.