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Syracuse Elevates Rickie Collins to QB1 After Steve Angeli’s Season-Ending Achilles Tear

Coach Fran Brown publicly backs the LSU transfer’s readiness for his first start.

Overview

  • Steve Angeli tore his Achilles in Syracuse’s Week 4 win at Clemson, ending his season.
  • Rickie Collins replaced Angeli and went 3-for-8 for 34 yards and a touchdown.
  • Fran Brown praised Collins on The Rich Eisen Show for staying prepared after losing the job in camp.
  • Collins, a former four-star LSU signee, was the spring starter before Angeli won the fall competition.
  • Collins is set for his first start at home against Duke in Jeff Nixon’s high-volume passing offense.