Syracuse’s upset win over Clemson on Saturday was bittersweet, as it also came with devastating news for the Orange.
Starting quarterback Steve Angeli will miss the rest of the season after tearing his Achilles during the 34-21 victory, ESPN’s Pete Thamel reported.
The injury, which occurred in the second half, overshadowed what should have been a program-defining road win for head coach Fran Brown.
Angeli had been off to a hot start in 2025, throwing for more than 900 yards across four games. LSU transfer Rickie Collins now steps in as the starter with a daunting stretch of ACC matchups ahead.
The off-field news didn’t stop there . On Sunday, the ACC issued a $25,000 fine and public reprimand to Syracuse after determining the team had feigned injuries late in the contest to slow Cl