Former LSU football quarterback Rickie Collins transferred to Syracuse in December with a chance to win the starting job. During spring practice, Collins was on track to be QB1.
But Syracuse dipped back into the portal and signed former Notre Dame QB Steve Angelli. With kickoff less than two weeks away, ESPN’s Pete Thamel reported that Steve Angeli was named the starter.
“Angeli, a redshirt junior, narrowly beat out LSU transfer Rickie Collins, who played well during camp. Per sources, the quarterbacks were informed of the decision early Monday morning,” Thamel wrote.
Syrauce is trying to replace quarterback Kyle McCord, who went to the NFL after a stellar single season with the Orange. Angeli and Collins are both Power Four-level transfers, though experience is limited.
Collins spent two years at LSU, throwing just seven passes for 38 yards. Collins carried it seven times for 37 yards on the ground. All of Collins’s action came when the game was already out of hand.
Collins signed with LSU in 2023 as a four-star recruit. Per the Rivals Industry Rankings, Collins was the No. 17-ranked quarterback in the class and No. 13-ranked prospect in Louisiana.
Despite losing the QB battle, reports of Collins’ strong play in camp could mean good things for his future.
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