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Syracuse to start Malachi Nelson at quarterback against Virginia

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 10, 2026, 2:21 AM

Last updated Oct 10, 2026

Syracuse to start Malachi Nelson at quarterback against Virginia

Summary

Syracuse football is set to start Malachi Nelson at quarterback for their upcoming game against Virginia. The change comes after Amari Odom, who led the Orange to a 42-41 victory over UConn in Week 5, suffered an injury, joining Steve Angeli on the sidelines. Nelson, a former five-star recruit from USC, transferred to Syracuse this offseason and is looking to revitalize his college career after disappointing performances at his previous institutions. Syracuse is currently 2-2 on the season and faces the 3-2 Cavaliers at Scott Stadium in Charlottesville.

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•Malachi Nelson to start against Virginia
•Amari Odom and Steve Angeli injured
•Syracuse currently 2-2 this season
•Game at Scott Stadium in Charlottesville
•Nelson seeks to revive his career as a starter

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2:21 AMYahoo Sports — Syracuse expected to start ex-USC 5-star at QB amid injuries

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Coach Fran Brown Jr.’s Syracuse football team is 2-2 on the season and recently added a talented former five-star prospect to its playing rotation . Amari Odom led the Orange to a 42-41 win over UConn in Week 5, but joined fellow injured QB Steve Angeli afterward as he suffered an injury, leading to Brown Jr. making a tentative decision on his […] The post Syracuse expected to start ex-USC 5-star at QB amid injuries appeared first on ClutchPoints.
— Yahoo Sports

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