Syracuse stuns SMU 30-27 with a go-ahead touchdown with 17 seconds left for Halloween upset

SMU, ranked No. 19, suffered a significant blow to their ACC Championship and College Football Playoff aspirations with a 30-27 loss to Syracuse. Quarterback Kevin Jennings had a strong performance with 351 passing yards, but the offensive line allowed six sacks, and Syracuse scored the winning touchdown with just 17 seconds remaining. This marks SMU’s second loss of the season, making their CFP case more difficult against an unranked opponent.

• SMU, ranked No. 19, lost to Syracuse 30-27, significantly hurting their chances for an ACC Championship Game appearance and potentially a College Football Playoff spot.
• Syracuse scored the go-ahead touchdown with 17 seconds left on the clock.
• SMU’s quarterback Kevin Jennings threw for 351 yards and two touchdowns but was sacked six times.
• This was SMU’s second loss of the season, the first being against Louisville.
• The loss to an unranked team with a losing record presents a difficult challenge for SMU’s CFP committee selection.