Syracuse football enters 2026 seeking a turnaround with Angeli back
Syracuse is looking to improve on last season’s 3-9 record with quarterback Steve Angeli healthy and 19 transfers added to the roster.
By the ClickNNY Sports Desk
Syracuse enters the 2026 season looking to rebound from a 3-9 record. Quarterback Steve Angeli is healthy after missing time with a torn Achilles, and coach Fran Brown added 19 transfers while reshaping the coaching staff.
The Orange return cornerbacks Chris Peal and Demetres Samuel and added quarterback depth with Amari Odom, Malachi Nelson and Danny Lauter. Syracuse also brought in wide receiver Elijah Moore and several defensive transfers. The team’s schedule includes Notre Dame, SMU, Louisville and Pittsburgh.
Reported by ClickNNY and reviewed by an editor before publication.
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