Transfer Portal Report: Former Irish QB Leads the Nation in Passing

The transfer portal is changing the landscape of college football, and no one is a better case study than former Notre Dame quarterback Steve Angeli. After transferring to Syracuse, Angeli is proving to be one of the most productive passers in the country, leading the nation with 1,072 passing yards and 357.3 yards per game through the first three weeks of the season.

Angeli’s impressive stats are a testament to his Week 3 performance, where he threw for 382 yards and five touchdowns in a decisive 66-24 victory over Colgate.

This article also provides a rundown of how several other former Notre Dame players are performing at their new schools. The list includes:

• Ty Chan (OL): Saw his first non-starting action at UConn.
• Deion Colzie (WR): Had a bye week with Miami (OH).
• Pat Coogan (OL): Started at center for Indiana in a shutout win.
• Sam Pendleton (OL): Started for Tennessee and had a tough outing with a low pass-blocking grade.
• Rocco Spindler (OL): Started for Nebraska and had a pressure-free game.
• Jaden Mickey (CB), Aiden Gobaira (EDGE), and Andrew Yanoshak (DE) all had bye weeks, while Tyson Ford (DL) has yet to appear in a game for California.
• Jayden Thomas (WR): Played in Virginia’s win but did not record a catch.
• Kennedy Urlacher (LB): Contributed on special teams for USC.
• Zac Yoakam (K): Kicked off nine times for Houston.

The transfer portal continues to be a major factor in college football, giving players a second chance to prove themselves and find a better fit.