Notre Dame transfer quarterback Steve Angeli visiting Syracuse

Former Notre Dame quarterback Steve Angeli is visiting Syracuse, according to On3’s Pete Nakos and Steve Wiltfong.

Angeli, who entered the transfer portal this past Thursday as a graduate transfer with two years of eligibility remaining, will reportedly be in Syracuse, N.Y. on Monday. He completed 58-of-80 passes for 772 yards, 10 touchdowns and just 1 interception at Notre Dame in 21 games.

The Orange visit South Bend on Nov. 22, which will be Notre Dame’s Senior Night.

Syracuse appears to be a program on the rise under second-year head coach Fran Brown. The Orange are went 9-3 in 2024, led by Ohio State transfer quarterback Kyle McCord. McCord threw for 4,779 yards and 34 touchdowns in his lone season at Syracuse, and he’s expected to be selected in this weekend’s NFL Draft.

The Orange recently named LSU transfer quarterback Rickie Collins their starter, but that situation seems to be fluid if Brown is taking a look at Angeli. Notably, No. 1 wide receiver Trebor Pena entered the transfer portal in part because he didn’t trust Collins.

“He was worrying about things that players don’t worry about,” Brown said on “Orange Nation.” “‘How do you know Rickie’s gonna be good? He’s super talented, but would he be good next year and not this year?’ When they start trying to do your job and thinking too much, you gotta go.”

After sitting for three years at Notre Dame, Angeli is likely looking for an opportunity to start.

More: Angeli says goodbye to Notre Dame

On Saturday, Angeli issued a heartfelt messageon social media to his family, teammates, coaches and fans:

“Dear Notre Dame,

“Thank you for an amazing 3 years in South Bend wearing the blue and gold. It has truly been an incredible journey as a student-athlete at Notre Dame and I am eternally grateful for the memories made along the way.

“To my family, thank you for the continuous love and support on my journey of playing college football.

“To my teammates, the bonds and memories I have made with you all will last a lifetime. I will cherish the brotherhood and have love for everyone who has worn the gold helmet alongside me during my time at Notre Dame.

“To the Coaches and entire Notre Dame Football staff, thank you for giving me an opportunity to play college football and helping me better myself on and off the field.

“To Irish Nation, your passion and support is what makes playing in Notre Dame Stadium so special.

“With that being said, after earning my degree at the end of the semester, I am going to explore the transfer portal and evaluate my options as a graduate transfer.

“Love Thee Forever, Steve Angeli.”

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— Steve Angeli (@SteveAngeli_125) April 20, 2025

Angeli only started one game for the Irish, a 40-8 victory in the Sun Bowl in which he went 15-of-19 for 232 yards and 3 touchdowns. However, his name has a permanent place in Notre Dame history for his relief appearance on Jan. 9, during the Orange Bowl (and national semifinal) against Penn State.

Notre Dame trailed 10-0 when starting quarterback Riley Leonard went down with an apparent head injury after his helmet slammed against the Hard Rock Stadium turf. Angeli entered the game — on which Penn State had a chokehold at that point — and went 6-of-7 for 44 yards as he drove the Irish into field-goal range at the end of the first half.

Those 3 points, after kicker Mitch Jeter‘s 41-yard field goal went in as time expired, gave the Irish confidence and a one-score deficit going into halftime. Leonard returned and led Notre Dame to a 27-24 victory in the second half, but without Angeli’s contributions, it’s possible — likely, even — that none of it would have happened.

With his performance on college football’s second-biggest stage, Angeli made himself a hot commodity in the transfer portal. Syracuse has established itself as a possible destination.