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Home field · JMA Wireless Dome
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NH
FCS
Orange
2025 record: 3-9 · ACC
New Hampshire’s trip to Syracuse on Sept. 5 is an opening-week test of how quickly the Orange can turn a healthy quarterback into a settled offense. Steve Angeli said at ACC Kickoff that he is 100% after an Achilles tear, running and participating in drills, and he views himself as Syracuse’s quarterback and a team leader. He had the Orange at 3-1 before the injury, giving this opener a clear checkpoint for his comeback. New Hampshire’s official roster includes Brooks Bentley, Austin Troyer, Matt Festa and Gavin Schwab at quarterback, but does not establish who will take the first snap.
The decisive matchup should be Syracuse’s rebuilt offensive line against New Hampshire’s defensive front, because Angeli’s timing and comfort will shape everything else. Brown said Zach Rice is competing to start and will play regardless, while Angeli praised the offseason work under new line coach Juan Castillo. New Hampshire lists Isaiah Jones, Micah Wing, Darren Burton II and Cameron Garner-Young across its defensive levels, though the roster alone does not establish starting jobs. On the other side, coordinator Vince Kehres can build around Antoine Deslauriers and Toledo transfer Chris D’Appolonia, with Keyshawn Johnson a candidate to add disruption up front.
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Syracuse controls the afternoon by keeping Angeli clean, staying ahead of the sticks and making New Hampshire’s unannounced quarterback work through long third downs inside the Dome. The Orange do not need to force the issue vertically; a steady run game and manageable throws would let their defensive front attack obvious passing situations. New Hampshire’s path is narrower but straightforward: avoid negative plays, protect the ball and turn field position into pressure on an offense reintegrating its quarterback. If the Wildcats can prevent explosives, extend drives on third down and create an extra possession, they can keep the game from becoming a comfortable Syracuse script.