Virginia hosts Syracuse in ACC football matchup tonight

Virginia Cavaliers (3-2, 1-1 ACC) face Syracuse Orange (2-2, 0-2 ACC) tonight at 7:30 PM at Scott Stadium. Virginia enters as a 13.5-point favorite. Syracuse will start Malachi Nelson at quarterback with Amari Odom doubtful and Steve Angeli sidelined. The Cavaliers have struggled with quarterback rushing touchdowns, giving up all nine rushing touchdowns allowed to quarterbacks this season. For Syracuse, the focus will be on improving their zone defense and addressing their red zone issues, as highlighted by their recent performances against Pitt and UConn.

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