The Syracuse Orange (2-2) visit the Virginia Cavaliers (3-2) on Saturday, October 10, 2026 at Scott Stadium, Charlottesville, VA. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:30 PM ET, and the game airs on ACC Network. DraftKings lists the spread at UVA -9.5 with a total of 50.5; moneylines are Syracuse +285 · Virginia -360. Below is our Syracuse vs Virginia preview with the latest odds, point spread, moneyline, over/under, kickoff time, TV channel and where to watch, plus a look at each team’s season so far, head coach and key players. Lines may move before kickoff.
Syracuse vs Virginia Odds, Spread, Kickoff Time & TV
| Matchup detail | Line / info |
|---|---|
| Matchup | Syracuse at Virginia |
| Records | Syracuse 2-2 · Virginia 3-2 |
| Spread | UVA -9.5 |
| Moneyline | Syracuse +285 · Virginia -360 |
| Total | 50.5 |
| Venue | Scott Stadium, Charlottesville, VA |
| Date/Time | Saturday, October 10, 2026 · 7:30 PM ET |
| TV / How to Watch | ACC Network |
| Head Coaches | Syracuse: HC Fran Brown, OC Mike Johnson / Jeff Nixon · Virginia: HC Tony Elliott, OC Desmond Kitchings |
Syracuse Preview: Season So Far, Coach & Key Players
Season so far: The Syracuse Orange are 2-2 overall, 0-2 in ACC play. Results to date: Sep 5 — W 66-3 vs New Hampshire; Sep 12 — L 21-18 vs California; Sep 17 — L 27-13 at Pittsburgh; Oct 3 — W 42-41 at UConn. Most recently, Syracuse beat UConn 42-41 on the road. Through 4 games, Syracuse is averaging 34.8 points scored and 23.0 points allowed per game.
Head coach: Fran Brown (head coach since 2024). Offensive coordinators: Mike Johnson / Jeff Nixon. Defensive coordinator: Vince Kehres.
Key players (2026 season stats):
- Passing leader: Steve Angeli (QB) — 57/104, 731 yards, 4 TD, 5 INT
- Rushing leader: Tylik Hill (RB) — 46 carries, 287 yards, 1 TD
- Receiving leader: Umari Hatcher (WR) — 29 receptions, 434 yards, 5 TD
- Sacks leader: Keyshawn Johnson (LB) — 3.5 sacks
- Tackles leader: Chris D'Appolonia (LB) — 26 total tackles
Strengths: An offense averaging 34.8 points per game. Questions: Ball security at quarterback (5 interceptions for Steve Angeli).
Virginia Preview: Season So Far, Coach & Key Players
Season so far: The Virginia Cavaliers are 3-2 overall, 1-1 in ACC play. Results to date: Aug 29 — W 34-8 vs NC State; Sep 11 — W 59-3 vs Norfolk State; Sep 19 — L 38-27 vs West Virginia (neutral site); Sep 26 — W 42-3 vs Delaware; Oct 3 — L 38-7 at Florida State. Most recently, Virginia lost to Florida State 38-7 on the road. Through 5 games, Virginia is averaging 33.8 points scored and 18.0 points allowed per game.
Head coach: Tony Elliott (head coach since 2022). Offensive coordinator: Desmond Kitchings. Defensive coordinator: John Rudzinski.
Key players (2026 season stats):
- Passing leader: Beau Pribula (QB) — 80/118, 961 yards, 12 TD, 1 INT
- Rushing leader: Jekail Middlebrook (RB) — 50 carries, 242 yards, 1 TD
- Receiving leader: Kameron Courtney (WR) — 15 receptions, 166 yards, 2 TD
- Sacks leader: Matthew Fobbs-White (DE) — 3 sacks
- Tackles leader: Jacobie Henderson (CB) — 26 total tackles
Strengths: An offense averaging 33.8 points per game; a defense holding opponents to 18.0 points per game. Questions: The response to a 38-7 loss at Florida State.
How to Watch Syracuse vs Virginia
- Date: Saturday, October 10, 2026
- Kickoff: 7:30 PM ET
- Venue: Scott Stadium, Charlottesville, VA
- TV / Streaming: ACC Network
Odds: DraftKings lines reported via ESPN on October 5, 2026. Lines may move before kickoff. Records, results and season stats via ESPN; coaching staffs per 2026 staff listings. This page is an informational matchup preview only.