SMU at Syracuse
Saturday, October 31, 2026 Share
SMU plays at Syracuse on Saturday, October 31. It will be their third meeting; SMU leads the series 2–0.
Game notes: the series, streaks, the coaches and school records within reach, from the research desk.
Kickoff time TBA at JMA Wireless Dome, Syracuse
From the numbers
- SMU is one of five FBS teams that have led at halftime of every game this season, with Nebraska, Ohio State, Utah and Virginia Tech.Share
Computed from every game through Oct 17 and the score after every scoring play; a note appears only when few teams share it. All the numbers.
Players to watch
SMU
- QuarterbackKevin Jennings1,859 passing yards, 16 TDLast: vs. Virginia, 23 of 36, 246 yards, 2 TDNo. 8 in FBS in passing yards
- Running backKendrick Raphael542 rushing yards, 6 TDLast: vs. Virginia, 22 carries, 124 yards; 1 catch, 4 yardsTeam leader in rushing yards
- LinebackerAlex Kilgore35 tacklesLast: vs. Virginia, 10 tacklesTeam leader in tackles
Syracuse
ReceiverUmari Hatcher50 catches, 784 yards, 7 TDLast: vs. Louisville, 13 catches ★, 224 yards ★, 1 TDNo. 3 in FBS in receiving yards- Running backTylik Hill430 rushing yards, 1 TDLast: vs. Louisville, 11 carries, 26 yardsTeam leader in rushing yards
- LinebackerChris D’Appolonia45 tackles, 2 sacksLast: vs. Louisville, 12 tackles ★, 1 sackTeam leader in tackles
Each side’s two top producers this season (national leaders first) and its leading tackler. Photos: Wikimedia Commons, free licenses; credits on each player’s page.
Before kickoff
Our ratings and the line, going in
Our ratings (scores only)
SMU 75% to win.
The line
No line posted yet.
The series
Every SMU–Syracuse gameSMU leads 2–0 in two meetings.
| 2025 | SMU 31, Syracuse 18 | |
| 1932 | SMU 16, Syracuse 6 |
Around this game
SMU
- Next gamevs. Virginia TechNov. 6, 2026
- SeasonSMU in 2026
- ProgramSMU history and records
Syracuse
- Next gamevs. ClemsonNov. 7, 2026
- SeasonSyracuse in 2026
- ProgramSyracuse history and records