Steve Angeli’s Notre Dame Exit Sparks Big Social Media Reactions

Steve Angeli leaves Notre Dame after Orange Bowl heroics, but a talent rise for Irish at quarterback

Apr 12, 2025; Notre Dame, IN, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish quarterback Steve Angeli (18) throws a pass during the Blue-Gold game at Notre Dame Stadium. | Michael Caterina-Imagn Images

Notre Dame's quarterback race is down to two after veteran Steve Angeli is reportedly set to enter the transfer portal. Angeli had the most experience of Notre Dame's three contending quarterbacks entering this spring, as he was battling with CJ Carr and Kenny Minchey to potentially earn the starting job.

After last weekend's annual Blue-Gold Game however, Angeli has entered the transfer portal. Angeli will now choose his next college football destination after pulling some heroics last season during the Orange Bowl and helping kickstart Notre Dame's comeback win against Penn State.

Social media was alive following the news of Angeli's departure. Some were speculating on his future while others were praising his efforts in blue and gold. Below are some of the best social media reactions to the news.

Steve Angeli's Orange Bowl Heroics

Notre Dame. Penn State. CFP Orange Bowl.

Steve Angeli: 6-of-7, 44 yards, architect of a drive resulting in the Fighting Irish’s first three points.

ND might not make it to the national championship game without No. 18’s late-half heroics.

Never forget. pic.twitter.com/GN4h6u56Kn

— Tyler Horka (@tbhorka) April 17, 2025

Mad Respect for Steve Angeli

Angeli deserves all the respect in the world for what he did for Notre Dame.

Answered the bell every time his number was called and gave the offense a huge spark against Penn State.

However, this is the right decision from HCMF

I’ll be excited to watch him lead his new team ☘️ pic.twitter.com/8URgYTheGK

— Mason (@MasonPlummer_) April 17, 2025

Steve Angeli: Praise and Appreciation

Angeli deserves a ton of praise and appreciation from Irish Nation. He was a stabilizing force in a QB room that has been chaotic for the last few years, worked hard, did his job, never ran his mouth, and stepped up in a big way whenever his number was called.

Best of luck to… https://t.co/N8UyhjESB3

— The 4 Horsemen Podcast (@HorsemenPod) April 17, 2025

Competition Narrows, Respect to Angeli

Once Marcus Freeman said he wanted to narrow the competition to two quarterbacks, this is what I expected to happen.

CJ Carr and Kenny Minchey are simply much better quarterbacks than Steve Angeli.

Thank you to Steve for all he’s done. Wish him nothing but the best. https://t.co/bOBuvn75F8

— Notre Dame Recruiting (@NDrecruiting01) April 17, 2025

Where Will Steve Angeli Land Next?

It’s CJ Carr or Kenny Minchey for QB1 at Notre Dame.

Angeli has the qualities to be a starter somewhere and two years of eligibility to do it. Have heard AAC and Big 10 possibilities in play. https://t.co/J96xrOwEyK

— Pete Sampson (@PeteSampson_) April 17, 2025

CJ Carr Time in South Bend?

Steve Angeli will enter the transfer portal.. Good luck to, Steve, we truly hope he goes somewhere and kills it! Now it’s time to #StartTheCarr☘️ pic.twitter.com/3hpj2TxVea

— Dos Leprechauns (@dosleprechauns) April 17, 2025

Nothing but Respect for Steve Angeli

Respect to Notre Dame’s Steve Angeli. Coolest QB under pressure, and leaving with his degree! Go be great! Forever Irish ☘️

— Jay Lehman ☘️ (@PeloJase) April 17, 2025

Peanut Butter Angeli Time Ends at Notre Dame

I’m sad they I can’t use this gif during ND football games anymore. Good luck to Angeli. He was a huge factor in that Penn St win. Going to be great somewhere. ☘️ pic.twitter.com/qIeLAMyMec

— ☘️ Irish Vet ☘️ (@NavyVet4ND) April 17, 2025

Angeli Good Enough to Start Elsewhere

This would seem to indicate C.J. Carr is QB1 in South Bend.

But Angeli is probably good enough to start for someone this year. https://t.co/B5hxlHEQjp

— Andy Staples (@Andy_Staples) April 17, 2025

Where Will Steve Angeli Go?

#NotreDame QB Steve Angeli has entered the transfer portal

The former 3 star QB played his high school football at Bergen Catholic in New Jersey

He has played well when he has gotten time

232 yards 15/19 for 3 touchdowns vs Oregon State

Where should he go?? pic.twitter.com/2rOr87s1sM

— CFBTalkDaily (@CFBTalkDaily) April 17, 2025

Steve Angeli: An Appreciation

Steve Angeli appreciation post pic.twitter.com/mWPqADaWZ8

— marc with glasses (@marcwithglasses) April 6, 2025

Steve Angeli's Drive Was Nice, But Not That Nice

Can we stop acting like the Angeli drive against Penn State was the greatest drive in Notre Dame history?

— Ethan Broome (@CoachBroomee) April 17, 2025

All the best to Angeli wherever he ends up next. Although sorry to see him go, it's a sign that Notre Dame continues to improve at quarterback as it looks to end its national championship drought.