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Syracuse Visits SMU to Open ACC Play With Mustangs Heavily Favored

Oddsmakers favor SMU after a bye, with Syracuse turning to Rickie Collins in place of the injured Steve Angeli.

Devin Grant #23 of the Syracuse Orange celebrates his play against the Clemson Tigers with George Rooks #91 of the Syracuse Orange during the third quarter at Memorial Stadium on September 20, 2025 in Clemson, South Carolina.
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Overview

  • Kickoff is at 3:30 p.m. ET at Gerald J. Ford Stadium in Dallas with TV coverage on the ACC Network.
  • Rickie Collins starts again for Syracuse after Steve Angeli’s season-ending Achilles injury, following a 38–3 loss to Duke in which Collins went 24 of 37 for 229 yards with one interception.
  • Sportsbooks list SMU around a 17.5-point favorite, and Dimers’ 10,000-simulation model projects an 86% chance of a Mustangs win.
  • SMU quarterback Kevin Jennings enters ACC play coming off a bye to manage an ankle issue and has thrown five interceptions this season.
  • SMU’s pass defense has allowed roughly 334.5 yards per game, presenting a potential opportunity for Syracuse’s air attack.