Fran Brown’s Syracuse Receives Surprising Verdict in Steve Angeli’s Absence The question isn’t whether Cuse will crater without Steve Angeli. It’s whether QB2 can channel his raw talent into steady le

With confirmation that Syracuse quarterback Steve Angeli will miss the rest of the 2025 season with a torn Achilles and certainly this weekend’s matchup against Duke, the message around the program remains: “Cuse will be alright.” The timing is brutal, as the Orange lose their QB1 in Angeli, a Notre Dame transfer who had quickly emerged as one of the nation’s most efficient passers. Even so, head coach Fran Brown met the setback head-on, steady in the face of a tough break.

Those around the program aren’t ready to hit the panic button just yet. Yahoo Sports ’ Ross Dellenger didn’t shy away from pointing out the challenge ahead, but still gave Syracuse his trust. He picked the spread Duke vs. Syracuse with (+5.5) “because of Fran Brown and trust in those South Louisiana boys.” That