{
  "id": 17464695,
  "title": "Syracuse scores game-winning touchdown with 17 seconds to go to defeat No. 19 SMU 30-27",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/31/syracuse-scores-game-winning-touchdown-with-17-seconds-to-go-to",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-31T20:17:23.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/syracuse-scores-game-winning-touchdown-201723219.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Syracuse secured a thrilling 30-27 victory over No. 19 SMU on Saturday, thanks to a game-winning touchdown with 17 seconds remaining. Quarterback Kevin Jennings led the Mustangs with two touchdowns and 351 passing yards, while tight end Kendrick Raphael contributed with five receptions for 33 yards and 51 total yards.\n\nSyracuse, the 4-4 Orange (2-4 ACC), took control of the game with an 11-play, 200-yard drive led by little-used tight end Noah Meyers. Meyers scored his first touchdown for Syracuse on a 2-yard strike from quarterback Steve Angeli with just 3:36 left on the clock.\n\nSMU, the fourth-lowest third-down conversion team in the country, was trailing 27-23 heading into the fourth quarter. Kevin Jennings threw a crucial 29-yard touchdown pass to Jalen Hale with nine minutes remaining, tying the game at 27-27. However, Tripp Woody answered with a 20-yard field goal, giving SMU a 27-30 lead.\n\nSyracuse's defense stepped up, holding SMU to just 4 of 17 on third downs. The Orange went 3 for 3 on fourth downs, including a clutch 1-yard run by Ahmad Miller. SMU managed a comeback with a touchdown and a two-point conversion, leading 27-20. Despite the late push, Syracuse held on to claim the win and extend their winning streak to two games.",
  "summary": "(AP) — Steve Angeli hit little-used tight end Noah Meyers on a 2-yard scoring strike with 17 seconds to go and Syracuse defeated No.The Orange (4-4, 2-4 ACC) got the ball on their own 32-yard line with 3:36 remaining while trailing 27-23.",
  "key_points": [
    "Syracuse defeats No. 19 SMU 30-27 in thrilling game-winner",
    "Kevin Jennings leads Mustangs with two touchdowns and 351 yards",
    "Syracuse defense holds SMU to 4 of 17 on third downs"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "title": "Syracuse scores game-winning touchdown with 17 seconds to go to defeat No. 19 SMU 30-27",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/31/syracuse-scores-game-winning-touchdown-with-17-seconds-to-go-to-17467248",
        "published": "2026-10-31T20:18:09.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}