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Halloween Horror: Syracuse Stuns No. 19 SMU
31 Oct
Summary
- Syracuse upset No. 19 SMU 30-27 on a last-second touchdown.
- SMU's offensive line allowed six sacks on quarterback Kevin Jennings.
- The loss severely damaged SMU's chances for an ACC Championship.
SMU's No. 19 ranking and playoff aspirations took a significant hit following a surprising 30-27 Halloween loss to Syracuse. The Mustangs, who had been generating considerable buzz for a potential College Football Playoff appearance, faltered in central New York.
Key issues for SMU included significant pressure on quarterback Kevin Jennings, who was sacked six times despite throwing for 351 yards and two touchdowns. Syracuse's Steve Angeli led the decisive drive, connecting with tight end Noah Meyers for the go-ahead touchdown with just 17 seconds remaining.
The defeat marked SMU's second of the season and, coming against an unranked opponent with a sub-.500 record prior to the game, is expected to significantly hurt their chances with the CFP committee. The loss has seriously damaged their hopes for both an ACC Championship Game appearance and a College Football Playoff berth.
