Syracuse Stuns SMU in Last-Second Thriller, Fans Flood Field
A dramatic 30-27 win on what some outlets called Halloween showcases the resilience of tradition and community spirit.
The 30-27 victory over No. 19 SMU not only handed Syracuse a win but also crushed SMU's College Football Playoff hopes, a stark reminder that only the strongest programs prevail.
With just 17 seconds left, Steve Angeli delivered a 2‑yard touchdown pass to tight end Noah Meyers, prompting Syracuse fans to storm the field in a display of unbridled school pride.
SMU quarterback Kevin Jennings threw for 351 yards, yet the team allowed six sacks, underscoring defensive lapses that cost them the game.
Fox News reported the contest as happening on Halloween, while the New York Post placed it on Saturday, illustrating how media can frame the same event differently.
Original reporting
Fox News
Syracuse stuns SMU 30-27 with a go-ahead touchdown with 17 seconds left for Halloween upset
Kevin Jennings threw for 351 yards, but six sacks and a last-second Syracuse touchdown crushed SMU's College Football Playoff hopes on Halloween.
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Syracuse upsets No. 19 SMU as fans storm the field in wild scene
Steve Angeli hit little-used tight end Noah Meyers on a 2-yard scoring strike with 17 seconds to go and Syracuse defeated No. 19 SMU 30-27 Saturday.
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Facts this version was allowed to use
- Syracuse defeated No. 19 SMU 30-27.
- The game ended with a go-ahead Syracuse touchdown with 17 seconds left.
- SMU's Kevin Jennings threw for 351 yards.
- SMU allowed six sacks.
- SMU's College Football Playoff hopes were described as crushed by the loss.
- Kevin Jennings was SMU's quarterback.
- Steve Angeli threw the game-winning touchdown pass for Syracuse.
- Noah Meyers, a tight end, caught the scoring pass for Syracuse.
- The scoring pass was a 2-yard completion from Steve Angeli to Noah Meyers.
- Syracuse fans stormed the field after the game.
- Fox News described the game as occurring on Halloween.
- The New York Post described the game as occurring on Saturday.
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