Syracuse, Angeli and Notre Dame
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As we prepare for the 2025 Syracuse Orange football season to begin, we bring back a TNIAAM staple this week. These previews are not our actual predictions, but rather a look at how the Orange could end up with a certain record this season.
Former LSU quarterback Rickie Collins elected to enter the NCAA Transfer Portal last December in search of a new home after two seasons in Baton Rouge. The redshirt-freshman appeared in three games with the LSU Tigers during the 2024 season where he tallied 35 total yards on five passing attempts.
Settling the quarterback position before Week 1 gives Syracuse a clearer identity as it begins a demanding schedule. Facing Tennessee out of the gate is no small task, and stability at quarterback is crucial to staying competitive in a game where every possession will matter.
Kyle McCord and Andre Szmyt, two recent Orange stars, each made a cool case for an NFL roster spot. McCord was up first. The Eagles took him in the sixth round of April's NFL Draft after his prolific season at Syracuse, which followed starting experience at Ohio State.
After anointing Collins as the starting quarterback April 7 at the conclusion of spring practice, Brown convinced Angeli (New Jersey native) to consider Syracus
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SB Nation on MSNBC Football Countdown to Kickoff: Syracuse Preview
Boston College Football will be squaring off against the Syracuse Orange to conclude their regular season. With the game being the last for both teams, it has the potential to be a highly anticipated match-up. The Eagles are 23-34 versus the Orange all-time, dating back for a one hundred year history.