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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. 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.

Following a bye week, head coach Fran Brown has addressed the team’s preparation for the upcoming game against the UConn Huskies. Despite media speculation regarding a change at the quarterback position, Brown confirmed that Steve Angeli will remain the starter, noting that Angeli is “better prepared and showing improved movement during practice.”

The coaching staff has focused on addressing pre-snap penalties, missed tackles, and offensive consistency. Personnel updates include the return of top recruit Calvin Russell and an expected increased role for Ahmad Miller, while Shay Barker is set to handle place-kicking duties. Brown also noted that the offensive line is working to resolve struggles in long-yardage situations.

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

Steve Angeli · Syracuse University · Fran Brown · UConn Huskies · Umari Hatcher

Timeline

  1. [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Syracuse coach Fran Brown retains Steve Angeli as starting quarterback

    Syracuse head coach Fran Brown will stick with Steve Angeli as starting quarterback for the game against UConn, focusing on discipline and offensive line improvement following a bye week.

  2. [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.

  3. [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.

  4. [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 4 times: see revision history