Steve Angeli ready to ‘pick up right where he left off’ for Syracuse in 2026

Steve Angeli once thought he’d be smooth sailing as Notre Dame’s starting quarterback. But, he opted to transfer ahead of the 2025 season and landed at Syracuse, where he earned the starting job. Angeli finally found the right situation after showing flashes in South Bend. But a torn Achilles ended his eason after just four games and there were more questions rather than answers. $19.99 gets you a FULL year of On3 | Rivals national coverage With just four starts under his belt (five in his career), Angeli seemed to be at a crossroads. But the New Jersey native is ready to look forward and shine in 2026, while turning Syracuse around in the process. “My mom kind of helped me the most with this, all that stuff’s in the past,” Angeli said on Sirius XM. “You know, you got to move forward now. It’s great. All that stuff’s good, great, wonderful. But going into 2026 nobody cares. You know, no one’s really gonna remember it as much. You got to go out and prove it again. “And that’s another conversation I had with Coach Fran (Brown). You know, the fire that I have inside of me to go out there and play again, and in my heart, I’m a kid playing a game. You know, I love football. I love going out there and playing with my teammates and representing Syracuse. So, for me, I want to pick up right where I left off and continue on that trajectory. But the work has got to come before that.” Steve Angeli ready to excel for Orange in 2026 Prior to his injury, Angeli threw for 1,316 yards, 10 touchdowns, two interceptions and a 62.8% completion percentage. He was second in all of FBS in passing yards at the time of the injury. In relief in 2023 while with Notre Dame, as well as 2024, Angeli totaled just one start, but threw 80 passes, completing 58 and had 772 yards, 10 touchdowns and one interception. The talent was there, it just took a change of scenery for it to manifest. But of course, there was the injury, giving the Bergen Catholic (N.J.) product another setback. Right now, Angeli ranks No. 7 in On3’s Andy Staples’ ACC QB rankings. He’s quite valuable considering Syracuse was 0-8 last year without him under center. If Angeli delivers on his promise, perhaps Syracuse will be bowl bound or better this year. They open the season on September 5th at home vs. New Hampshire before their ACC opener vs. Cal the following week.