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Syracuse University 2026 fall athletic season commencement

Overview

Syracuse University has successfully opened its 2026 fall athletic season with a dominant performance by the football program. On September 5, the Orange defeated the New Hampshire Wildcats 66-3 at the JMA Wireless Dome.

The offense produced 513 total yards, highlighted by quarterback Steve Angeli, who completed 20 of 29 passes for 263 yards and three touchdowns. Umari Hatcher led the receiving corps with 147 yards and two scores, while freshman Shavane Anderson Jr. contributed 102 rushing yards and three touchdowns on 10 carries.

Defensively, Syracuse recorded 11 sacks and limited New Hampshire to just 155 total yards. For the Wildcats, linebacker Trevor Barry recorded 11 tackles.

This victory follows the university’s introduction of several stadium upgrades and fan experiences, such as the ‘Cuse on the Quad’ and the Toyota Fun Zone. Other Syracuse Olympic sports continue their seasons, with field hockey holding a 2-0 record, men’s soccer at 2-1, women’s soccer at 3-1-2, and volleyball at 0-2.

Entities

Syracuse University · Steve Angeli · Fran Brown · Umari Hatcher · New Hampshire

Timeline

  1. 6 days ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Syracuse football defeats New Hampshire 66-3

    Syracuse University defeated New Hampshire 66-3 in college football, led by Steve Angeli’s 263 passing yards and Shavane Anderson Jr.’s three rushing touchdowns.

  2. 12 days ago

    [SPORTS] 4 sources
    Syracuse football prepares for season opener against New Hampshire

    Syracuse football begins its 2026 season at the JMA Wireless Dome against New Hampshire, featuring quarterback Steve Angeli and navigating recent depth chart changes and player eligibility updates.

  3. 20 days ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Syracuse football concludes third week of training camp

    Syracuse University football has completed its third week of training camp ahead of its September 5 season opener against New Hampshire.

Sources

deadspin.com · nunesmagician.com · si.com · suathletics.com · unhwildcats.com

This summary has been updated 3 times: see revision history