Syracuse @ SMU Game Overview
SYR vs SMURecords
SYR RecordLast 10
| Date | vs | Result | ATS | O/U |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 27, '25 |
DUKE
|
L 3 - 38 | L 4 | u60.0 |
| Sep 20, '25 |
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CLEM
|
W 34 - 21 | W 17.5 | o54.5 |
| Sep 12, '25 |
COLG
|
W 66 - 24 | W -36.5 | o64.0 |
| Sep 06, '25 |
CONN
|
W 27 - 20 | P -7 | u57.0 |
| Aug 30, '25 |
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TENN
|
L 26 - 45 | L 14 | o52.0 |
| Dec 27, '24 |
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WSU
|
W 52 - 35 | L -18.5 | o57.5 |
| Nov 30, '24 |
MIA
|
W 42 - 38 | W 12 | o67.5 |
| Nov 23, '24 |
CONN
|
W 31 - 24 | L -10 | o53.0 |
| Nov 16, '24 |
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CAL
|
W 33 - 25 | W 10 | p58.0 |
| Nov 09, '24 |
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BC
|
L 31 - 37 | L 3 | o51.5 |
SYR Next 3 Games
SYR vs SMU Preview
Syracuse and SMU will look to rebound from tough defeats on Saturday afternoon when the Atlantic Coast Conference teams battle in Dallas.
The Orange (3-2, 1-1) are coming off a humbling 38-3 trouncing by Duke last weekend. Playing without starting quarterback Steve Angeli (torn Achilles), Syracuse turned to Rickie Collins for his first career start.
Collins finished 24-of-37 passing for 229 yards with an interception, while his top target, Johntay Cook, caught six passes for 74 yards but fumbled twice.
"He had a couple mistakes, but I don't think he struggled," Orange coach Fran Brown said of Collins, a transfer from LSU.
After posting a 10-3 record last season in Brown's first year on the sideline, Syracuse has not been as impressive in 2025. Of course, losing key players to graduation, transfers and injuries doesn't help.
"There's a lot that's going on, but we're still building a program," Brown said. "How many games we played last year? Thirteen -- and five this year. So I've only been there for 18 games, so it just takes time."
SMU (2-2, 0-0) needs a bit more time to get going this year, as well. The Mustangs, who played in the ACC title game a season ago, losing to Clemson, have been idle since a 35-24 defeat at rival TCU on Sept. 20.
SMU led that game with under 10 minutes to play before allowing two late touchdowns -- both on short passes in which TCU's Eric McAlister broke through the defense and sprinted 70 and 44 yards to the end zone.
"The execution on critical down and distances was not there," Mustangs defensive coordinator Scott Symons said. "We've got to execute and understand the importance of situational football."
Kevin Jennings passed for 290 yards, three touchdowns and two interceptions against TCU. The junior has thrown at least one pick in every game and has watched his completion percentage dip from 73.3 percent in the season opener to 72.7, 66.7 and most recently 63.2 in the loss to the Horned Frogs.
The only previous meeting between Syracuse and SMU took place in 1932, with the Mustangs winning 16-6.
--Field Level Media
SYR vs SMUInjury report
Syracuse's Injuries
| Player | POS | Status | Date | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A. Boeheim | OG | Questionable - Undisclosed( Nov 08, '25) | Nov 08, '25 | |
| Boeheim is dealing with an undisclosed injury and is uncertain to take the field for the Orange. | ||||
| E. Ross | WR | Questionable - Undisclosed( Nov 08, '25) | Nov 08, '25 | |
| Ross is battling an undisclosed Injury and and is uncertain to take the field for the Orange. | ||||
| J. Miller | OG | Questionable - Undisclosed( Nov 08, '25) | Nov 08, '25 | |
| Miller is dealing with an undisclosed injury and is uncertain to take the field for the Orange. | ||||
| T. Ferguson | OG | Questionable - Undisclosed( Nov 08, '25) | Nov 08, '25 | |
| Ferguson is dealing with an undisclosed injury and is uncertain to take the field for the Orange. | ||||
| C. Simmons | TE | Questionable - Undisclosed( Nov 08, '25) | Nov 08, '25 | |
| Simmons is dealing with an undisclosed injury and is uncertain to take the field for the Orange. | ||||
| F. Brown Jr. | LS | Questionable - Undisclosed( Nov 08, '25) | Nov 08, '25 | |
| Brown Jr. is dealing with an undisclosed injury and is uncertain to take the field for the Orange. | ||||
| R. Perry | DL | Questionable - Undisclosed( Nov 08, '25) | Nov 08, '25 | |
| Perry is dealing with an undisclosed injury and is uncertain to take the field for the Orange. | ||||
| J. Iak | OG | Questionable - Undisclosed( Nov 08, '25) | Nov 08, '25 | |
| Iak is dealing with an undisclosed injury and is uncertain to take the field for the Orange. | ||||
| M. James | RB | Questionable - Undisclosed( Nov 08, '25) | Nov 08, '25 | |
| James is dealing with an undisclosed injury and is uncertain to take the field for the Orange. | ||||
| N. Prater | CB | Questionable - Undisclosed( Nov 08, '25) | Nov 08, '25 | |
| Prater is dealing with an undisclosed injury and is uncertain to take the field for the Orange. | ||||
| D. McDonald | LB | Questionable - Undisclosed( Nov 08, '25) | Nov 08, '25 | |
| McDonald is dealing with an undisclosed injury and is uncertain to take the field for the Orange. | ||||
| S. Angeli | QB | Out - Achilles( Oct 25, '25) | Oct 25, '25 | |
| Angeli suffered a torn Achilles and will not take the field for the Orange. He will miss the remainder of the 2025 season. | ||||
| T. Russell | WR | Out - Undisclosed( Oct 04, '25) | Oct 04, '25 | |
| Russell is battling an undisclosed injury and will not take the field for the Orange. He will miss the remainder of the 2025 season. | ||||
| J. McFadden | WR | Out - Collarbone( Sep 20, '25) | Sep 20, '25 | |
| McFadden suffered a broken collarbone and will not take the field for the Orange. He will miss the entire 2025 season. | ||||
| M. Petry | OG | Out - Knee( Sep 20, '25) | Sep 20, '25 | |
| Petry suffered a torn ACL and will not take the field for the Orange. He will miss the entire 2025 season. | ||||
SMU's Injuries
| Player | POS | Status | Date | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A. Woods | OG | Questionable - Undisclosed( Nov 08, '25) | Nov 08, '25 | |
| Woods is dealing with an undisclosed injury and is uncertain to take the field for the Mustangs. | ||||
| A. Washington | DL | Questionable - Undisclosed( Nov 08, '25) | Nov 08, '25 | |
| Washington is dealing with an undisclosed injury and is uncertain to take the field for the Mustangs. | ||||
| L. Spencer | CB | Questionable - Undisclosed( Nov 08, '25) | Nov 08, '25 | |
| Spencer is dealing with an undisclosed injury and is uncertain to take the field for the Mustangs. | ||||
| I. Robertson | WR | Questionable - Undisclosed( Nov 08, '25) | Nov 08, '25 | |
| Robertson is dealing with an undisclosed injury and is uncertain to take the field for the Mustangs. | ||||
| C. Robertson | DL | Questionable - Undisclosed( Nov 08, '25) | Nov 08, '25 | |
| Robertson is dealing with an undisclosed injury and is uncertain to take the field for the Mustangs. | ||||
| J. Medlock | LB | Questionable - Undisclosed( Nov 08, '25) | Nov 08, '25 | |
| Medlock is dealing with an undisclosed injury and is uncertain to take the field for the Mustangs. | ||||
| W. Locke | TE | Questionable - Undisclosed( Nov 08, '25) | Nov 08, '25 | |
| Locke is dealing with an undisclosed injury and is uncertain to take the field for the Mustangs. | ||||
| J. Larson | TE | Questionable - Undisclosed( Nov 08, '25) | Nov 08, '25 | |
| Larson is dealing with an undisclosed injury and is uncertain to take the field for the Mustangs. | ||||
| J. Jefferson | DL | Questionable - Undisclosed( Nov 08, '25) | Nov 08, '25 | |
| Jefferson is dealing with an undisclosed injury and is uncertain to take the field for the Mustangs. | ||||
| Z. Gentry | CB | Questionable - Undisclosed( Nov 08, '25) | Nov 08, '25 | |
| Gentry is dealing with an undisclosed injury and is uncertain to take the field for the Mustangs. | ||||
| K. Ferm | LB | Questionable - Undisclosed( Nov 08, '25) | Nov 08, '25 | |
| Ferm is dealing with an undisclosed injury and is uncertain to take the field for the Mustangs. | ||||
| H. Douglass | OG | Questionable - Undisclosed( Nov 08, '25) | Nov 08, '25 | |
| Douglas is dealing with an undisclosed injury and is uncertain to take the field for the Mustangs. | ||||
| M. Barnes Jr. | CB | Questionable - Undisclosed( Nov 08, '25) | Nov 08, '25 | |
| Barnes Jr. is dealing with an undisclosed injury and is uncertain to take the field for the Mustangs. | ||||
| L. Rhodes | WR | Questionable - Undisclosed( Nov 06, '25) | Nov 06, '25 | |
| Rhodes is dealing with an undisclosed injury and is uncertain to take the field for the Mustangs. | ||||
QB Passing StatsRecent Games
| Date | Score | YDS | Att | Comp | Comp % | Y/A | TD/Int | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R.Collins | Sep 27, 2025 | SYR 3 - DUKE 38 | 229 | 37 | 24 | 64.9 | 6.2 | 0/1 | 111.5 |
| S.Angeli | Sep 20, 2025 | CLEM 21 - SYR 34 | 244 | 31 | 18 | 58.1 | 7.9 | 2/0 | 145.5 |
| R.Collins | Sep 20, 2025 | CLEM 21 - SYR 34 | 34 | 8 | 3 | 37.5 | 4.3 | 1/0 | 114.5 |
| S.Angeli | Sep 12, 2025 | SYR 66 - COLG 24 | 382 | 31 | 23 | 74.2 | 12.3 | 5/0 | 230.9 |
| R.Collins | Sep 12, 2025 | SYR 66 - COLG 24 | 65 | 6 | 4 | 66.7 | 10.8 | 1/1 | 179.3 |
| S.Angeli | Sep 6, 2025 | SYR 27 - CONN 20 | 416 | 54 | 34 | 63.0 | 7.7 | 2/1 | 136.2 |
| S.Angeli | Aug 30, 2025 | TENN 45 - SYR 26 | 274 | 40 | 23 | 57.5 | 6.9 | 1/1 | 118.3 |
| Date | Score | YDS | Att | Comp | Comp % | Y/A | TD/Int | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| K.Jennings | Sep 20, 2025 | TCU 35 - SMU 24 | 290 | 38 | 24 | 63.2 | 7.6 | 3/2 | 142.8 |
| K.Jennings | Sep 13, 2025 | MOSU 10 - SMU 28 | 281 | 36 | 24 | 66.7 | 7.8 | 1/1 | 135.8 |
| K.Jennings | Sep 6, 2025 | SMU 45 - BAY 48 | 295 | 22 | 16 | 72.7 | 13.4 | 3/1 | 221.3 |
| K.Jennings | Aug 30, 2025 | SMU 42 - TAMC 13 | 260 | 30 | 22 | 73.3 | 8.7 | 2/1 | 161.5 |
| K.Jennings | Dec 21, 2024 | PSU 38 - SMU 10 | 195 | 36 | 20 | 55.6 | 5.4 | 1/3 | 93.6 |
| K.Luster | Dec 21, 2024 | PSU 38 - SMU 10 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0/0 | 0.0 |
SYR vs SMU Offense vs Defense
Key Stats League ranks in parenthesis
| OFFENSE |
Off. Rank | Stat | Def. Rank | DEFENSE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 441.0 | (64) | Yards | (112) | 449.2 |
| 5.8 | (95) | Yards/Play | (60) | 5.7 |
| 112.0 | (123) | Rush Yds | (15) | 114.8 |
| 34.4 | (99) | Rush Att | (51) | 35.8 |
| 3.3 | (128) | Yards/Rush | (10) | 3.2 |
| 329.0 | (19) | Pass Yds | (136) | 334.5 |
| 41.4 | (10) | Pass Att | (136) | 42.8 |
| 25.8 | (18) | Comp | (131) | 24.8 |
| 62.3 | (115) | Comp% | (22) | 57.9 |
| 12.8 | (53) | Yards/Comp | (116) | 13.5 |
| 7.9 | (80) | Yards/Att | (95) | 7.8 |
| 144.3 | (90) | QB rating | (68) | 135.9 |
| League Avg. |
|---|
| 373.0 |
| 5.7 |
| 153.9 |
| 35.7 |
| 4.3 |
| 220.1 |
| 30.3 |
| 19.0 |
| 62.7 |
| 11.6 |
| 7.3 |
| - |
More Stats
| OFFENSE |
Off. Rank | Stat | Def. Rank | DEFENSE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.6 | (102) | Sacks | (9) | 2.8 |
| 15.0 | (120) | Sack Yds | (--) | 19.0 |
| 0.8 | (132) | Intercepts | (8) | 1.5 |
| 1.0 | (103) | Fumbles | (36) | 0.8 |
| 5.0 | (63) | Penalties | (104) | 8.2 |
| 46.0 | (76) | Penalty Yds | (105) | 70.2 |
| League Avg. |
|---|
| 2.0 |
| 12.8 |
| 0.7 |
| 0.5 |
| 6.1 |
| 53.0 |
Points
| OFFENSE |
Off. Rank | Stat | Def. Rank | DEFENSE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31.2 | (81) | Score | (52) | 26.5 |
| 5.4 | (94) | 1st Q | (19) | 4.2 |
| 11.6 | (73) | 2nd Q | (60) | 7.8 |
| 4.6 | (127) | 3rd Q | (26) | 2.5 |
| 8.2 | (35) | 4th Q | (115) | 9.5 |
| League Avg. |
|---|
| 26.9 |
| 6.0 |
| 8.3 |
| 5.7 |
| 6.7 |
Special Teams
| OFFENSE |
Off. Rank | Stat | Def. Rank | DEFENSE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.6 | (105) | Yards/Punt Ret | (11) | -0.6 |
| 18.4 | (75) | Yards/KO Ret | (36) | 21.7 |
| 7.0 | (103) | FG Att | (67) | 8.0 |
| 6.0 | (89) | FG Made | (65) | 5.0 |
| 85.7 | (31) | FG% | (43) | 62.5 |
| League Avg. |
|---|
| 10.0 |
| 20.7 |
| 36.0 |
| 27.6 |
| 76.6 |