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Syracuse Stuns No. 19 SMU on Last-Second TD
31 Oct
Summary
- Syracuse won on a 2-yard touchdown pass with 17 seconds left.
- Steve Angeli threw the game-winning touchdown to Noah Meyers.
- This was Syracuse's first win against a ranked opponent since Nov. 2024.
Syracuse achieved a dramatic 30-27 upset victory against No. 19 SMU on Saturday, sealed by a 2-yard touchdown pass from Steve Angeli to Noah Meyers with only 17 seconds left on the clock. This pivotal score concluded an 11-play drive that began with Syracuse trailing 27-23 with under four minutes to play.
The Orange's triumph represents their first win over a ranked opponent since November 2024. Angeli, who also opened the scoring with a 26-yard run, finished the game with 200 passing yards and contributed significantly to the offensive effort.
SMU had taken a 27-20 lead in the fourth quarter through a touchdown run by Kendrick Raphael, but a field goal from Tripp Woody narrowed the gap for Syracuse, setting the stage for the late-game heroics.
The Mustangs' offense, despite totaling 421 yards, struggled to convert crucial opportunities. Their defense, which had been highly effective on third downs, faced a Syracuse team that succeeded on three of three fourth-down attempts.
