Joseph Filardi, who is technically a walk-on with Syracuse football, is expected to start at quarterback on Friday night against North Carolina at the JMA Wireless Dome, according to numerous reports, including a post on X from ESPN senior writer Pete Thamel.
The 6-foot, 195-pound Filardi will replace redshirt sophomore Rickie Collins, a transfer from LSU who had started the Orange's past four games, all of which were losses for the 'Cuse. Head coach Fran Brown said earlier this week that there could be a change at quarterback against the Tar Heels.