Syracuse Orange football quarterback Steve Angeli was ranked among the top quarterbacks among power four conference quarterbacks heading into spring football practices, according to a recent story from ESPN. 

Angeli was ranked as the 32nd-best quarterback Power Four quarterback in the nation after finishing the 2025 campaign with 1,317 passing yards, 10 touchdown and two interceptions.

However, there are questions moving forward. Let's dive in:

The Notre Dame transfer won the starting quarterback job in August over Rickie Collins. In just four starts for the Orange, Angeli helped lead the team to a 3-1 record including a victory over the Clemson Tigers. Angeli suffered an Achilles tendon tear and missed the remainder of the season. Syracuse suffered eight straight losses following the injury and finished 3-9 overall. 

With Angeli back in the fold for 2026, things should look significantly better for Fran Brown's group. In addition to Angeli's return, the Orange have brought in a handful of exciting new coaches, including Vince Kehres (defensive coordinator) and Sean Ryan (quarterbacks coach). 

These coaching hires are on top of an experienced crop of transfer portal additions.

(with help from cfbdepth.com)

Ahmad Miller, RB (Jackson State)

Jartavius Flounoy, DT (Georgia State)

Cole Weaver, WR (Miami of Ohio)

Ju'Juan Johnson, RB (LSU)

Chris D'Appolonia, LB (Toledo)

Elijah Moore, WR (Florida State)

Keyshawn Johnson, Edge (UT-Martin)

Dillan Fontus, DL (Maryland)

Amari Odom, QB (Kennesaw State) 

Amare Snowden, DB (Toledo)

Tunmise Adeleye, DE (UNLV)

Nazir Ward, DB (Western Kentucky)

Matthew Outten, WR (Penn State)

The Orange begin spring football practice on Thursday March 20. Brown's team will hold 10 practices between March 20 and their spring game in mi-April. Syracuse's spring game will be held on April 11.

Syracuse kicks off their season on Saturday, Sept. 5 against New Hampshire at the JMA Wireless Dome. Kickoff time for the game is still to be determined. 

Syracuse fans should be aware of a few other names ESPN mentioned in the prseeason preview. Notre Dame quarterback CJ Carr ranks as the number one quarterback in the country. The Orange and Fighting Irish are scheduled to face off on Nov. 28.

California quarterback Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele ranks 22nd. The Golden Bears are set to visit the JMA Wireless Dome on Sept. 12. SMU quarterback Kevin Jennings follows Sagapolutele on the list at 23. The Mustangs travel to take on Syracuse for an Oct.30 game. 

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