Overview
- Brown confirmed the 2026 quarterback room will include Steve Angeli, two transfer quarterbacks, and incoming freshman Zaid Lott.
- He said Syracuse needs quarterbacks who can contribute immediately and made clear the portal will be a priority.
- Angeli threw for 1,317 yards and 10 touchdowns before his Sept. 20 Achilles injury and remains in recovery despite shedding his walking boot.
- Inexperienced backups rotated with limited results and turnovers as Syracuse fell to 3-8, including a 70-7 loss to Notre Dame.
- Brown acknowledged missing on some personnel this year and, ahead of Boston College, Syracuse plans to start Joseph Filardi with Rich Belin backing up, while Luke Carney redshirts and Jakhari Williams has yet to appear.