Syracuse Orange quarterback Steve Angeli chose not to spike the ball during the fourth quarter of the team's game against the SMU Mustangs on October 31, 2026, at the JMA Wireless Dome in Syracuse, New York. The decision was influenced by an NCAA rule governing intentional grounding and clock management.
Angeli, wearing number 9, was photographed throwing the ball during the contest. The specific rule interpretation that prevented a traditional spike play was not detailed in the initial report, but such situations typically involve the quarterback being outside the tackle box or the ball not reaching the line of scrimmage.
The game took place as part of the 2026 college football season. Syracuse hosted SMU in a matchup at their home stadium.
