Virginia Hosts Syracuse in ACC Homecoming Game

Virginia hosted Syracuse in an ACC football matchup on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026, at Scott Stadium in Charlottesville, Virginia, with the Cavaliers seeking another home victory and the Orange testing a new quarterback situation.

According to virginiasports.com, the teams entered the seventh meeting in series history tied at three wins apiece, while Virginia had won three of the previous four matchups. Syracuse last visited Scott Stadium in 2015.

Virginia entered the game with a strong defensive record, allowing 140.8 passing yards per game, which ranked first in the ACC and sixth nationally, according to virginiasports.com. The Cavaliers also had seven interceptions in 2026, tied for the most in the conference.

Syracuse arrived after a 42-41 overtime win over UConn, where quarterback Amari Odom recorded 335 passing yards, five passing touchdowns and one rushing touchdown, according to syracuse.com. The Orange averaged 285 passing yards per game through their first four contests.

Syracuse coach Fran Brown said roster changes could extend beyond the quarterback position after the UConn game.

"No one is safe," said Fran Brown, Syracuse coach.

Syracuse entered the matchup with concerns at several positions, including a field-goal unit that had missed more attempts than any team in the country, according to syracuse.com. The team was also evaluating its quarterback rotation after Steve Angeli struggled early in 2026.

Virginia carried a four-game home winning streak into the contest, according to virginiasports.com. The Cavaliers had won nine of their last 10 games at Scott Stadium dating back to the previous season.

Virginia's defense had forced at least one turnover in 14 of its last 16 games, producing 26 takeaways during that span, including 20 interceptions and six fumble recoveries, according to virginiasports.com.

The Cavaliers also prepared for a Homecoming event that marked the program's 101st such game. Virginia was scheduled to recognize former wide receiver Herman Moore during the matchup ahead of his National Football Foundation Hall of Fame induction.