Otto the Orange is the mascot for the Syracuse Orange, the athletic teams of Syracuse University in Syracuse, New York, USA. Otto is an anthropomorphism of the color orange, wearing a large blue hat and blue pants. Otto can often be seen at Syracuse sporting events in the JMA Wireless Dome and other venues.

Meet Otto the Orange, the beloved mascot of Syracuse University. With their bright orange exterior and contagious energy, Otto has been the pride and joy of Syracuse fans since the early 1980s. Since Otto’s debut, more than 100 team members have taken on the role of Otto, with the goal of “bringing joy to the orange community every day.”

Syracuse University mascot Otto the Orange is well known in college sports for cheering on SU basketball, football and other teams — but now it’s time to cheer for Otto. Otto the Orange has been voted into the national Mascot Hall of Fame, the hall announced Friday night.