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Mustangs Hold Off Orange, 31-18 - Syracuse University Athletics

Syracuse rallied with a 15-point fourth quarter but the comeback fell short and SMU emerged with a 31-18 victory at Gerald J. Ford Stadium in Dallas.

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Syracuse football continues to struggle with Rickie Collins at quarterback, falling to SMU

Syracuse traveled to Southern Methodist on Saturday for the first ACC game between the two schools

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Grade Syracuse football performance at SMU, vote on player of game

What grades would you give the Orange for its loss to the Mustangs on Saturday afternoon in Dallas?

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Rickie Collins’ growing pains hold back Syracuse in loss at SMU (Axe’s quick takes)

Brent Axe has quick takes on Syracuse football's 31-18 loss at SMU on Saturday afternoon in Dallas.

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Syracuse receiver exits SMU loss on crutches; coach says ankle is ‘messed up’

Fran Brown described it as an ankle injury with no specifics on severity or a recovery timeline.

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Why was Josh Gattis screaming at Rickie Collins? ‘I’ve got to take my coaching on the field’

Syracuse quality control coach Josh Gattis' reaction to a mistake from quarterback Rickie Collins was one of multiple shows of frustration about the QB's performance.

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What’s wrong with Rickie Collins? ‘He makes his decision a little too quick’

Collins has thrown five interceptions this season and completed just 49% of his passes Saturday. It led to visible frustration within Syracuse's team.

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Axe: Fran Brown should open QB competition with extra week of prep

Brent Axe says that Fran Brown has a key decision to make at quarterback halfway through the 2025 season.

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Syracuse’s Fran Brown questions play calling on defense against SMU (PFF grades/snap counts)

Brown expressed his discontent with Saturday's play calling, hinting that his game plan wasn't followed.

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Syracuse loses 2 straight for 1st time with Fran Brown in SMU loss

Syracuse got crushed by SMU on the road Saturday, falling 31-18. It’s the first time the Orange have lost back-to-back games under Fran Brown.

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Observations from SU’s loss to SMU: 4th downs, Collins’ picks

Rickie Collins threw three interceptions and completed just 49% of his passes as Syracuse fell to SMU 31-18.

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SU allows career-high 4 passing TDs from Kevin Jennings in SMU defeat

In SU’s 31-18 loss to SMU, it allowed quarterback Kevin Jennings to throw for a career-high four touchdowns and complete 83% of his passes.

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Justus Ross-Simmons’ injury vs. SMU deals big blow to Syracuse

Justus Ross-Simmons exited Syracuse’s loss to SMU in the first half with a lower-body injury. He sported a walking boot later, hindering SU.

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Andrews: Angeli’s absence is clearly too much for SU to overcome

Syracuse has lost its last two games since Steve Angeli suffered a season-ending torn Achilles on Sept. 20 against Clemson.

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Orange grades: D-line falters again, coaching outmatched

Syracuse’s defensive line again failed to record a sack while its coaching staff was outmatched for its second straight loss versus SMU.

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Offensive struggles continue as Syracuse football falls to SMU, 31-18

Early missed chances and red zone struggles sink Syracuse football in a 31-18 loss to SMU. Cory Miller breaks down what went wrong in the loss.

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Syracuse falls to SMU 31-18 as turnovers plague Orange offense

The Syracuse Orange faced a tough challenge going up against the SMU Mustangs, and the team couldn't pass the test.The Orange fell 31-18 in Texas. Syracuse, now

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SMU 31-18 Syracuse (Oct 4, 2025) Game Recap - ESPN

Expert recap and game analysis of the SMU Mustangs vs. Syracuse Orange NCAAF game from October 4, 2025 on ESPN.

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Mustangs Defeat Syracuse 31-18 - SMU Athletics

Kevin Jennings passed for 285 yards and a career-high four touchdowns as SMU beat Syracuse 31-18 in the Mustangs' ACC opener on Saturday afternoon.

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