Syracuse scores game-winning touchdown with 17 seconds to go to defeat No. 19 SMU 30-27

Steve Angeli scored a game-winning touchdown with 17 seconds remaining to give Syracuse a 30-27 victory over No. 19 SMU on Saturday. Syracuse, who had been trailing 27-23 earlier in the game, capitalized on a 2-yard strike from Angeli to tight end Noah Meyers. The Orange, ranked 4-4 and 2-4 in the ACC, had not previously defeated a ranked team since November 30, 2024.

Angeli finished the game with 21 completions out of 34 passes for 200 yards. SMU's Kevin Jennings threw for 351 yards with scoring passes to Jalen Hale and Yamir Knight, but it wasn't enough to overcome Syracuse's strong finish. SMU's defense, previously allowing opponents to convert on third down only 27.3% of the time, struggled to stop Syracuse, who went 3 for 3 on fourth down, including a 1-yard run by Ahmad Miller.

Despite a safety awarded to SMU due to a penalty, the Orange held SMU nine points below their average, leading to a memorable win that could propel Syracuse toward a bowl game.