Nunzio Campanile is on the move again, this time heading to UConn to take over as offensive coordinator, according to reports. After a rollercoaster tenure at Syracuse that saw him wear multiple hats, Campanile is stepping into a new chapter - one that gives him the keys to an offense of his own.
Campanile originally joined the Orange in 2023 as the tight ends coach under Dino Babers. When Babers was dismissed, Campanile briefly served as interim head coach before Fran Brown took over.
Brown kept Campanile on staff, initially shifting him to quarterbacks coach for the 2024 season - a season that turned out to be one of the most productive in recent Syracuse memory. The Orange finished 10-3, and Kyle McCord led the nation in passing under Campanile’s guidance.
That kind of production doesn’t happen by accident - it was a testament to Campanile’s ability to develop quarterbacks and tailor schemes to his personnel.
But the 2025 season brought another shift. Midway through the year, Campanile was reassigned to coach tight ends once again.
While the reasoning behind the move wasn’t publicly detailed, it marked a significant change in responsibilities during an ongoing season. Now, Campanile is heading to UConn, where he’ll finally get a chance to lead an offense from the top - calling plays, setting the tone, and shaping the identity of the Huskies’ attack.
His departure adds to a growing list of changes within the Syracuse coaching staff. Since the end of the season, the Orange have made sweeping moves on both sides of the ball.
There’s a new defensive coordinator, as well as new coaches for the defensive line, edges, defensive backs, and offensive line. With Campanile gone, Syracuse is now also in the market for another offensive assistant.
One of the key questions moving forward is how Syracuse will handle the quarterback room. Will they look externally for a new quarterbacks coach, or could Mike Johnson - currently on staff - slide into that role?
If that happens, the Orange would then need to fill the tight ends coaching spot instead. Either way, it’s another piece of the puzzle Fran Brown and his staff will need to figure out as they look to build on a strong 10-win season.
Before his time at Syracuse, Campanile spent five seasons at Rutgers, where he built a reputation as a versatile and respected assistant. Now, he gets his shot at running an offense - and UConn gets a coach with experience, adaptability, and a track record of helping quarterbacks thrive.