Syracuse Offense in Crisis | Syracuse Orangemen Football News

Syracuse’s offense is in freefall after a brutal 21-18 loss to California, plagued by three turnovers, relentless penalties, and an offensive line that can’t protect the QB or open running lanes. Freshman star Calvin Russell remains sidelined with a torn Achilles, forcing the team to sell a future that’s not delivering now. Quarterback Steve Angeli doubled his career interceptions and was reportedly “mentally and physically assaulted” on the field, while wideout Justus Ross-Simmons battled legal hurdles just to play — underscoring how desperate they are for talent. Facing Pittsburgh’s blitz-heavy defense, their struggles under pressure and inability to run the ball against a team that gave up yards last week make the outlook grim. The clock is ticking — and Syracuse needs answers fast before their tough schedule gets even more daunting. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Sources:https://www.syracuse.com/orangefootball/2026/09/after-just-2-games-syracuses-offense-looks-desperate-for-answers-carlson.html More coverage & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/89bf042280b3e0e6 Report issues to [email protected].