Total Yards
SMU370
Syracuse389
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Syracuse at SMU
Oct 4, 2025 • Completed
Season 2025RegularWeek 6
Away
Syracuse
ACC
Final Score
18 - 31
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SMU
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Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
SMU294
Syracuse279
Rushing Yards
SMU76
Syracuse110
Turnovers
SMU1
Syracuse3
Game Conditions
ConditionClear
Temperature88°F
Wind7 mph SE
Humidity
31%
Precipitation
0.00 in
Advanced Box Snapshot
Excitement
3.83
Postgame Win Probability
SMU: 94.3%
Syracuse: 5.7%
Player Game Leaders
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Box Score Comparison
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Possession Split
Possession split chart
SMU28:35
Syracuse31:25
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
SMU beats Syracuse 31-18
SMU defeated Syracuse 31-18 in Week 6 of the 2025 regular slate, finishing with a 370-389 edge in total yards, and scoring 4 passing touchdowns and 0 rushing touchdowns.
SMU set the terms early in a game that finished 31-18. Sam Keltner 26 yd FG GOOD came with 2:34 left in the first quarter, giving SMU the first major swing.
SMU's box score carried the story: 370 total yards, 76 rushing yards, and 294 passing yards. Syracuse finished with 389 total yards, including 110 on the ground and 279 through the air.
SMU converted 5-12 on third down, went 1-2 on fourth down, the turnover count was 1-3, SMU led 24-3 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Sam Keltner 26 yd FG GOOD.
Key Moments
Field Goal Good
Sam Keltner 26 yd FG GOOD (SMU led 3-0 over Syracuse).
Passing Touchdown
Kevin Jennings pass complete to RJ Maryland for 16 yds for a TD (Sam Keltner KICK) (SMU led 17-0 over Syracuse).
Passing Touchdown
Kevin Jennings pass complete to Derrick McFall for 14 yds for a TD (Sam Keltner KICK) (SMU led 24-0 over Syracuse).
Passing Touchdown
Kevin Jennings pass complete to Yamir Knight for 15 yds for a TD (Sam Keltner KICK) (SMU led 10-0 over Syracuse).
Field Goal Good
Tripp Woody 38 yd FG GOOD (Syracuse led 3-24 over SMU).
Rushing Touchdown
Rickie Collins run for 6 yds for a TD (Tripp Woody KICK) (Syracuse led 10-31 over SMU).
Stat Callouts
Final score
31-18
SMU defeated Syracuse.
Total yards
370-389
SMU held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
76
SMU averaged 2.7 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
294
SMU averaged 8.2 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
5-12
SMU's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
6-16
Syracuse's offense struggled to keep drives alive.
Turnovers
1-3
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | SMU | Syracuse |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 370 | 389 |
| Passing Yards | 294 | 279 |
| Rushing Yards | 76 | 110 |
| First Downs | 21 | 18 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 5-12 | 6-16 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 1-2 | 2-5 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 2-15 | 6-60 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 3 |
| Completions / Attempts | 30-36 | 22-45 |
| Rushing Attempts | 28 | 33 |
| Passing TDs | 4 | 1 |
| Rushing TDs | 0 | 1 |
| Kicking Points | 7 | 4 |
| Possession Time | 28:35 | 31:25 |