Syracuse defeats New Hampshire 66-3 in college football opener

Syracuse defeated New Hampshire 66-3 on September 5, 2026, at the JMA Wireless Dome to open the season. Quarterback Steve Angeli completed 20 of 29 passes for 263 yards and three touchdowns despite a brief second-quarter injury scare. With starting running backs Ahmad Miller and Ju’Juan Johnson unavailable, Shavane Anderson recorded 102 rushing yards and three touchdowns to lead the backfield. The defense, bolstered by UT Martin transfer Keyshawn Johnson’s 2.5 sacks and one forced fumble, held the Wildcats to three points. Syracuse struggled with discipline during the contest, accumulating 12 penalties for 130 total yards. Head coach Fran Brown emphasized a need to manage self-inflicted adversity throughout the remainder of the schedule.

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