As is the case with every position battle, there is always a starting point. The intrigue around this quarterback competition began as soon as the 2024 college football season ended. With Riley Leonard off to the NFL and Notre Dame choosing not to bring in a transfer portal quarterback, the winner was going to be a homegrown talent.

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The Syracuse Orange have a new starting quarterback. Steve Angeli, who transferred from Notre Dame, has won the job according to ESPN's Pete Thamel.

The Fighting Irish announced their starting quarterback ahead of their Week 1 opener at Miami. Their pick has not yet thrown a college pass.

Notre Dame coach Marcus Freeman has named second-year quarterback CJ Carr his starting quarterback over Kenny Minchey for the season opener against Miami.