Syracuse Edges No. 19 SMU 30-27

Syracuse defeated the ranked SMU Mustangs 30-27 in a game drawing 33,396 fans.

Updated on Oct. 31, 2026 in Football

Syracuse beat No. 19 SMU 30-27 on October 31, 2026. Syracuse quarterback Angeli passed 21 of 34 for 200 yards without an interception, while SMU quarterback Jennings threw for 351 yards on 29 of 36 passing.

Why it matters

The win over a ranked opponent is a notable result for Syracuse in its football season. It also highlights the strong passing output of SMU, which still fell short in a close contest.

The game box score shows Syracuse won 30-27 with 200 passing yards from Angeli and 56 rushing yards from Miller, while SMU's Jennings threw for 351 yards. The extraction does not say how the result affects either team's ranking or postseason path.

The players

Syracuse Orange

Syracuse University's football program, representing the university in Atlantic Coast Conference play.

SMU Mustangs

Southern Methodist University's football program, which was ranked No. 19 entering the game.

The details

Syracuse scored first on Angeli's 26-yard touchdown run with 10:04 left in a quarter. SMU answered with Jennings' 9-yard touchdown pass to Hale and later a 14-yard touchdown pass to Knight, while Raphael added a 13-yard touchdown run. Syracuse closed with Miller's 1-yard touchdown run and Woody's field goals.

October 31, 2026: Syracuse defeated SMU 30-27.

Season Trajectory

A win over a ranked opponent can shift a team's standing in the rankings. The extraction does not provide the season record or conference context needed to place this result further.

The result puts Syracuse ahead in a close game against a ranked opponent, with 200 passing yards from Angeli and 56 rushing yards from Miller among the leading figures. Fans tracking the team can use the box score to review the individual performances from the win.

The takeaway

The win shows Syracuse can hold off a ranked opponent in a high-scoring game. Readers following the team can track how this result affects its ranking in coming weeks.