Syracuse football: QB Malachi Nelson expected to start at Virgina
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Key Points:
- Syracuse is expected to start Malachi Nelson at quarterback against Virginia, marking the third different starter this season due to injuries to Amari Odom (doubtful) and Steve Angeli (out).
- Nelson, a former No. 1 high school recruit and five-star prospect, has made six collegiate starts previously at UTEP, throwing for 1,163 yards with eight touchdowns and nine interceptions last season.
- Injured starter Odom showed promise in his first start with 335 passing yards and five touchdowns against UConn, while Angeli has struggled this season with five interceptions in two losses.
- Backup options behind Nelson include Georgetown transfer Danny Lauter, sophomores Joseph Filardi and Rich Belin, and true freshman Zaid Lott.
- Syracuse seeks its first ACC win of the 2026 season in Saturday’s 7:30 pm ET game at Virginia, which will be broadcast on ACC Network.
