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Former LSU QB Loses Starting Job at Syracuse After Strong Spring
19 Aug
Summary
- Rickie Collins transferred to Syracuse, was on track to be QB1
- Syracuse signed former Notre Dame QB Steve Angeli, who won the starting job
- Collins had limited playing time at LSU, but impressed in Syracuse's spring practice
In December 2024, former LSU football quarterback Rickie Collins transferred to Syracuse University, hoping to win the starting job for the upcoming 2025 season. During spring practice earlier this year, Collins was on track to be the Orange's QB1.
However, just two weeks before the season opener, Syracuse dipped back into the transfer portal and signed former Notre Dame quarterback Steve Angeli. According to ESPN's Pete Thamel, Angeli, a redshirt junior, narrowly beat out Collins for the starting role after an intense competition during preseason camp.
Collins, a four-star recruit in the class of 2023, spent the past two years at LSU, where he saw limited playing time, throwing just seven passes for 38 yards and rushing for 37 yards on seven attempts. All of his action came when the games were already out of hand.
Despite missing out on the starting job, reports indicate that Collins' strong performance during Syracuse's camp could bode well for his future. The Orange are looking to replace quarterback Kyle McCord, who departed for the NFL after a stellar single season with the program.
