- Matchup: Syracuse Orange vs Virginia Cavaliers
- Date: Saturday, October 10, 2026
- Venue: Scott Stadium, Charlottesville, VA
- Broadcast: ACC Network
- Betting Line: Cavaliers favored by 9.5 points
- Total Points: Over/Under set at 49.5
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On Saturday, October 10, 2026, the Virginia Cavaliers (3-2) will host the Syracuse Orange (2-2) at Scott Stadium. The Cavaliers enter as 9.5-point favorites, while the total points for the game are projected at 49.5.
The Syracuse Orange look to improve their season record to 3-2 after their nail-biting victory against the Connecticut Huskies, where they triumphed 42-41. During the game, the Orange executed 85 plays, accumulating a total of 509 yards. On the ground, Syracuse rushed 48 times for 174 yards, averaging 3.6 yards per carry. Defensively, they allowed 181 yards on 34 rushing attempts (5.3 yards per rush), while yielding 318 passing yards on 40 attempts, leading to a completion rate of 50.0%.
For the season, the Orange have amassed 1,807 total yards. In terms of scoring, they have recorded 10 touchdown passes and 7 rushing touchdowns, alongside 7 turnovers. The team has registered 111 first downs and has been penalized 44 times for 413 yards. Averaging 166.5 rushing yards per game, Syracuse ranks 62nd in Division 1, while scoring an average of 34.8 points per game.
Defensively, the Orange have conceded 722 passing yards, ranking them 15th nationally, allowing an average of 180.5 passing yards per game with a completion percentage of 53.6%. Overall, they surrender 318.8 yards per game, placing them 46th in college football. Syracuse has given up 5 passing touchdowns and 6 rushing touchdowns, allowing 4.2 yards per carry and averaging 138.3 rushing yards allowed per game. In total, they’ve conceded 553 rushing yards across 4 games, ranking them 63rd in the nation for defense with an average of 23.0 points allowed per game.
The Cavaliers enter this matchup with a record of 3-2. In their latest outing, they suffered a defeat against the Florida State Seminoles, finishing the game 38-7. Virginia managed only 37 rushing yards from 40 carries (0.9 yards per attempt) and totaled 205 yards while running 72 plays (averaging 2.8 yards per play). The Cavaliers’ secondary permitted a completion rate of 63.2%, allowing 183 yards on 12 completions out of 19 attempts. On the ground, they surrendered 281 yards on 46 carries, averaging 6.1 yards per attempt.
When it comes to scoring, the Cavaliers rank 52nd nationally, averaging 33.8 points per game. Their offense has posted an average of 398.8 total yards per contest, ranking them 65th in Division 1. The Cavaliers have committed 27 penalties, resulting in 245 lost yards, placing them 100th in the nation. They’ve also thrown 1 interception and lost 1 fumble, while achieving 115 first downs this season. Through the air, Virginia has tallied 1,186 yards, averaging 237.2 passing yards per game, ranking 63rd in Division 1, and has rushed for a total of 808 yards, averaging 161.6 yards per game.
The Cavaliers’ defense has allowed 748 rushing yards (149.6 yards per game) along with 9 rushing touchdowns this season. Additionally, they have surrendered 2 touchdowns via the air and 140.8 yards per game, ranking them 6th in Division 1. To date, Virginia has allowed a total of 90 points, with 1 fumble recovery and 7 interceptions. Their defense has been active on the field for 306 plays, ranking 60th in Division 1, with an average of 18.0 points allowed per game, positioning them 35th in Division 1.
Who’s favored to win in this Orange vs. Cavaliers college football face-off?
Expert Prediction: Bet on the Cavaliers -9.5
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