Sat, October 31st at 12:00 PM EDT
October 31, 2026 β’ JMA Wireless Dome, Syracuse
NCAAF PREVIEW β’ October 31, 2026
Featured Matchup
Gridiron Matchup: SMU Mustangs (6-1) takes on Syracuse Orange (3-4) at JMA Wireless Dome, Syracuse.
SMU Mustangs
Visiting Side
Record
6-1
Syracuse Orange
Home Side
Record
3-4
Team Matchup Analysis Tale of the Tape
Circled Game Matchup Projection
47%
SMU Mustangs
VS
53%
Syracuse Orange
Projected Score
SMU 21
-
SYR 32
Data Confidence
Medium
Data Used
1 of 5 categories
SMU Mustangs
STAT
Syracuse Orange
Situational Context Environment
Venue Advantage
Host Syracuse Orange plays on familiar turf at JMA Wireless Dome, Syracuse.
Conditions
Conditions: Dome/Indoor
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Circled Game Analytical Outlook
Circled Game Takeaway
Why SMU Mustangs Could Win
SMU Mustangs will need to win the turnover battle and sustain long drives.
Why Syracuse Orange Could Win
Syracuse Orange has the statistical edge across key metrics.
Deciding Factor
The deciding factor will be which team controls the line of scrimmage and time of possession.
Game Details
JMA Wireless Dome, Syracuse
Dome/Indoor β’ 50Β°F
Attendance
N/A
Closing Odds
Line: SMU -10.5 | O/U: 58.5
Team Leaders
Team Passing Yards
Steve Angeli
77/138, 987 YDS, 6 TD, 5 INT
Team Rushing Yards
Tylik Hill
88 CAR, 461 YDS, 1 TD
Team Passing Yards
Kevin Jennings
156/215, 2,062 YDS, 19 TD, 5 INT
Team Rushing Yards
Kendrick Raphael
121 CAR, 641 YDS, 8 TD
Consensus Pool
Live Poll
Circle Crowd Pick Meter
SMU Mustangs (0.0%)
Syracuse Orange (100.0%)
Total Submissions: 73 circles
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