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When Steve Angeli transferred from the Notre Dame football team to Syracuse, this day seemed inevitable. Now it's official. The former Irish quarterback will face off against his old squad this fall.

Angeli spent several seasons with Notre Dame, biding his time and hoping to earn a starting spot. He entered the spring in a three-person battle with CJ Carr and Kenny Minchey, but when the smoke cleared on that practice session, he decided it was in his best interest to go elsewhere.

Steve Angeli named Syracuse starter sets up a Notre Dame football reunion

Angeli was named the Orange's starting quarterback for the 2025 season on Monday morning, making it clear that if playing time over championship contention was key for him, then his decision to leave was the right decision.