Cal beats Syracuse 21-18 in Atlantic Coast Conference opener
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Last updated Sep 13, 2026
Cal defeated Syracuse 21-18 at the JMA Wireless Dome on Friday in the opening game of the Atlantic Coast Conference schedule for the Orange. Syracuse held a 12-0 lead in the second quarter before Cal rallied to take the lead in the third. Quarterback Steve Angeli struggled for Syracuse, completing 24 of 49 passes for 306 yards with three interceptions, one of which was returned for a touchdown. The Orange were further hampered by 15 penalties for 132 yards and two missed field goals in the fourth quarter. Running back Tylik Hill left the game early due to an injury after only two carries. Syracuse, now 1-1 on the season, travels to face Pitt on Thursday.
- •Cal finished with a 21-18 victory over Syracuse at the JMA Wireless Dome.
- •Steve Angeli threw for 306 yards and three interceptions for the Orange.
- •Syracuse accumulated 15 penalties for 132 yards during the contest.
- •Tylik Hill exited the game in the first half with an injury.
- •Syracuse plays its next game on Thursday against Pitt.
- 1:00 AMYahoo Sports — Three takeaways from Syracuse’s loss to Cal
- 11:46 PMYahoo Sports — Eight Takeaways From Syracuse Football's Disappointing Loss to Cal
"The Orange raced out to a 12-0 lead at the JMA Wireless Dome, but were unable to secure a win in the ACC opener.
"Orange give away a game they should have won
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 13, 2026, 1:00 AMThree takeaways from Syracuse’s loss to Cal
Orange give away a game they should have won
- Yahoo SportsSep 12, 2026, 11:46 PMEight Takeaways From Syracuse Football's Disappointing Loss to Cal
The Orange raced out to a 12-0 lead at the JMA Wireless Dome, but were unable to secure a win in the ACC opener.
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