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Syracuse Football: What's GREAT, What's CONCERNING & Can Steve Angeli Elevate Fran Brown's Team?
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- Aug 25, 2026
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- 1803
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Summary
Syracuse Orange football enters a pivotal season with quarterback Steve Angeli returning to full health and ready to ignite an offense that averaged nearly 30 points per game before his injury. Can Angeli’s All-ACC caliber play be the catalyst for a breakout campaign, or will lingering concerns along the defensive line and unproven running back depth hold the Orange back? The conversation focused on the elite cornerback duo of Chris Peal and Demetres Samuel Jr., who anchor a Syracuse secondary projected to be among the nation’s best. Special teams emerge as a major strength with kicker Tripp Woody and newly appointed coordinator Alex Bayer at the helm. A key theme that emerged was the vulnerability behind Angeli at quarterback, as depth at the position remains a key concern. The discussion explored linebacker and offensive line units that could swing the Orange’s fortunes in the ACC—are these question marks or hidden assets waiting to emerge?