By Jerry Ratcliffe

Photo: Syracuse.com

Syracuse is expected to start its third team quarterback, Malachi Nelson, in Saturday night’s game at Virginia (7:30 p.m., ACC Network).

Amari Odom, who set a Syracuse record by throwing five touchdown passes in the Orange’s 42-41 overtime win over UConn last week, has been bothered by soreness in his throwing shoulder all week.

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