Amari Odom News, Rumors, Updates - Syracuse Orange

Out for season Odom underwent shoulder surgery and will miss the remainder of the 2026 season, Javon Edmonds of Syracuse.com reports.

Impact Odom, who's missed the last two games due to this shoulder injury, has now been shut for the remainder of the season after undergoing surgery. He made one start this season, throwing five touchdown passes versus UConn in Week 5. With Malachi Nelson (ankle) also out for multiple weeks, the health of Steve Angeli (undisclosed) is crucial for the Orange.

15 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Not playing versus North Carolina Odom (shoulder) won't be available for Saturday's game versus North Carolina, per the ACC availability report.

Impact Odom will not be an option under center for Syracuse as he deals with a shoulder injury that will prevent him from suiting up in his third consecutive game. Syracuse's quarterback room is banged up, with Steve Angeli (undisclosed) questionable and Malachi Nelson (leg) ruled out.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Not playing versus North Carolina Odom (shoulder) won't be available for Saturday's game versus North Carolina, per the ACC availability report.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Lincoln Kienholz accounts for three scores, leading Louisville to 34-26 win over Syracuse

Lincoln Kienholz ran for two scores and passed for another, Keyjuan Brown rushed for two, and Louisville defeated Syracuse 34-26 Saturday

5 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Out vs. Louisville Odom (shoulder) will not suit up for Saturday's game against the Cardinals.

Impact Odom will miss his second consecutive game on Saturday against the Cardinals due to a shoulder injury. The quarterback is 36-for-47 passing with seven total touchdowns and two interceptions in three games.

OCTOBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Undergoing treatment over surgery Odom (undisclosed) is trying to deal with his injury through treatment rather than surgery, Chris Carlson of The Syracuse Post-Standard reports.

Impact Despite recently receiving negative MRI results, Odom looks like he is giving his body one last go without undergoing a procedure that will presumably keep him out for some time. Syracuse's quarterback room is full of injuries, so now would be a good time for him to step under center and start. Back in Week 5 at UConn, Odom showcased a high ceiling by logging 335 passing yards and six total touchdowns against the Huskies.

OCTOBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Middlebrook's 2 rushing TDs help Virginia overcome 10-point deficit, beat Syracuse 28-24

Jekail Middlebrook rushed for two touchdowns in the fourth quarter, and Virginia overcame a 10-point second-half deficit to beat Syracuse 28-25

OCTOBER 11 • Associated Press

MRI results weren't positive Odom (undisclosed) had an MRI on Saturday and "something might be torn," according to head coach Fran Brown per Chris Carlson of The Syracuse Post-Standard.

Impact Odom was listed as a game-time decision for Saturday's game against Virginia but didn't play, and MRI results suggest the quarterback could be sidelined for an extended period. With Malachi Nelson dealing with an apparent collarbone injury and Steve Angeli (undisclosed) not playing against the Cavaliers, Danny Lauter could be the starting quarterback for Week 7 against Louisville on Saturday, Oct. 17.

OCTOBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Game-time decision Saturday Odom (undisclosed) is listed as a game-time decision for Saturday's game at Virginia.

Impact Odom was previously marked doubtful, though Syracuse will now make a final decision on his availability closer to kickoff. The quarterback is not expected to start if he plays, as Malachi Nelson is projected to take the snaps under center for the Orange.

OCTOBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Downgraded to doubtful Odom (undisclosed) is now listed as doubtful for Saturday's contest at Virginia.

Impact Given Odom's doubtful tag, it appears that the quarterback will not be an option under center for the Orange. Steve Angeli is now in line to start at quarterback against Virginia.

OCTOBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Saturday Odom is listed as questionable for Saturday's game against Virginia.

Impact Odom showed promise last week in his first start with the Orange and may be a bit banged up. His status is worth monitoring as he figures to lead the offense once again Saturday at Virginia.

OCTOBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

4 Things We Learned From Fran Brown's Press Conference as Syracuse Prepares for Virginia From Amari Odom's outlook to locking down discipline ahead of Virginia, here is everything you missed.

OCTOBER 6 • SI.COM

Fran Brown talks up QB Amari Odom and his Orange before Saturday's ACC road test at UVA Syracuse will look to end a long ACC winless streak Saturday, with its new quarterback ready for the job.

OCTOBER 5 • SI.COM

Toss five touchdowns in first start Odom was 27-for-37 passing for 335 yards, five touchdowns and two interceptions during Saturday's 42-41 overtime victory versus Connecticut. He also had seven rushes for negative t...

Impact Odom was given the nod over the mistake-prone QB Steve Angeli, and Odom made the most of his opportunity in a wild OT road win. He really had a nice rapport with WR Umari Hatcher, as the two hooked up 12 times for 152 yards and three scores. Next up is a trip to Virginia on Saturday night, and that figures to be a much stiffer test.

OCTOBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Amari Odom Delivers Five TDs, Syracuse Edges UConn 42-41 in OT Thriller Amari Odom throws for 5 TDs and runs in the game-winning 2-point conversion in OT as Syracuse outlasts UConn 42-41.

OCTOBER 3 • SI.COM

Amari Odom's 6 TDs and 2-point conversion help Syracuse survive UConn 42-41 in overtime

Amari Odom’s sixth touchdown of the game and successful 2-point conversion run on the final play of overtime lifted the Syracuse Orange to a 42-41 win over UConn on Saturday

OCTOBER 3 • Associated Press

Starting quarterback for Week 5 Odom will start over Steve Angeli in Saturday's game at UConn, Tim Leonard of ESPN Syracuse reports.

Impact It is unknown why exactly Odom is starting over Angeli, whether it is because of an injury or Syracuse preferring to start the former under center. In small doses, Odom has shown promise, with nine completions on 10 pass attempts for 56 yards and a touchdown with this year's Orange. The question is whether he can replicate his previous success in a greater setting and with a bigger sample size. Though it may be a temporary endeavor, Odom will look to prove he has what it takes by excelling against the independent UConn.

OCTOBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Georgia, Notre Dame, Miami and Alabama remain unbeaten and mostly untested; Florida falters

Georgia, Notre Dame, Miami and Alabama remained unbeaten — and mostly untested — as top-10 teams

OCTOBER 3 • Associated Press

Evaluating Amari Odom: Should Syracuse Football Make a Change at Quarterback? As Syracuse football enters its bye week at 1-2, quarterback questions loom. Should the Orange turn to Amari Odom over Steve Angeli?

SEPTEMBER 23 • SI.COM

Pitt stays perfect, improves to 3-0 by grinding its way to a 27-13 win over sloppy Syracuse

Pittsburgh continued its perfect start with a 27-13 win over Syracuse

SEPTEMBER 18 • Associated Press

Replaces starter, shows off accuracy Odom completed 7 of 7 passes for 44 yards during Thursday's 27-13 defeat versus Pittsburgh.

Impact Odom did a good job after starter Steve Angeli was benched in the fourth quarter after interceptions on back-to-back drives. He had a lot of high-percentage, short-to-intermediate passes, but he was accurate, and he didn't throw to the other team. Angeli has five interceptions in the past two games, and with more than two full weeks before the next game at UConn, it wouldn't be surprising to see Odom given a shot to start next time out.

SEPTEMBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Commits to Syracuse Odom has committed to Syracuse, Matt Zenitz of CBSSports.com reports.

Impact Odom had a breakout 2025 campaign at Kennesaw State, throwing for 2,594 yards and 19 touchdowns while adding 347 rushing yards. He'll head to Syracuse, where he's likely to slot in as the Orange's starting quarterback. Odom started his career in the ACC with Wake Forest.

JANUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Plans to enter portal Odom plans to enter the NCAA's transfer portal, On3 reports.

Impact 2025 is Odom's first year of FBS football, and he excelled under center, logging almost 3,000 total yards and surpassing 25 touchdowns at an efficient rate. The quarterback has two years of collegiate eligibility remaining and has earned his way up to a more competitive FBS program.

DECEMBER 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Two interceptions during bowl Odom was 18-for-35 passing for 209 yards, one touchdown and two interceptions during Friday's 41-6 defeat against Western Michigan. He also had eight rushes for -29 yards.

Impact Post-November, Odom's passing went back and forth between and good and bad. Odom began the month with five interceptions across two games before logging nine consecutive touchdowns without any INTs until Kennesaw's bowl matchup. Overall, Odom's post-November stats primarily defined his 2025, during which he logged at least 2,500 all-purpose yards and 25 TDs.

DECEMBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Efficient passer in title win Odom was 26-for-32 passing for 246 yards and one touchdown during Friday's 19-15 victory against Jacksonville State. He also had 15 rushes for negative three yards.

Impact Odom recorded his second-best completion percentage of the season in the win over the Gamecocks, and he also led the Owls to a huge conference championship. The redshirt sophomore quarterback closed out his season on a high note, and he'll now focus his efforts on an upcoming bowl game.

DECEMBER 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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Lincoln Kienholz accounts for three scores, leading Louisville to 34-26 win over Syracuse

Middlebrook's 2 rushing TDs help Virginia overcome 10-point deficit, beat Syracuse 28-24

Amari Odom's 6 TDs and 2-point conversion help Syracuse survive UConn 42-41 in overtime

Georgia, Notre Dame, Miami and Alabama remain unbeaten and mostly untested; Florida falters

Pitt stays perfect, improves to 3-0 by grinding its way to a 27-13 win over sloppy Syracuse