Syracuse football considers quarterback change during bye week
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 18, 2026, 2:00 PM
Last updated Sep 18, 2026
Syracuse football is contemplating a switch at quarterback during their bye week leading up to an October 3 matchup against UConn. Head coach Fran Brown faces pressure to replace Steve Angeli after a lackluster performance in recent games, including multiple turnovers. Amari Odom showed promise in limited play, completing all seven passes during a final drive against Pittsburgh. The bye week offers an opportunity for Odom to build rapport with the starting lineup and implement new offensive strategies ahead of their next game.
- •Syracuse faces UConn on October 3 after a bye week.
- •Steve Angeli's recent performance has raised concerns among coaches.
- •Amari Odom demonstrated potential with a perfect completion rate late against Pittsburgh.
- •QB change aims to boost team performance and attract fans back to the games.
- 2:00 PMYahoo Sports — Syracuse football: it’s time for a quarterback change
"The one benefit of an early bye is making this adjusment easier
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