Our rankings
SMU 63%
SMU #76 vs Syracuse #98 in our rankings (network centrality).
SMU vs Syracuse Prediction
Overall: venue ignored · using games through Oct 31, 2026
Our pick
76
SMU78%
SMU78%22%98
Syracuse
SyracuseOur pick: SMU, 78% to win · projected 32–24
Common opponents
SMU 86%
SMU by 12.5 points here, from 4 comparisons.
Efficiency
SMU 79%
Projected SMU 32, Syracuse 24 from opponent-adjusted points scored and allowed.
SMU vs Syracuse head to head this season
- SMU L 27–30 away, Oct 31
SMU and Syracuse common opponents · 3
Against the same teams: SMU went 2–1, Syracuse went 0–3. The edge compares average margins, as played.
| Opponent | SMU | Syracuse | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
 California |
W 59–20 home, Oct 24 | L 18–21 home, Sep 12 | SMU +42.0 |
 Virginia |
W 23–13 home, Oct 17 | L 25–28 away, Oct 10 | SMU +13.0 |
 Louisville |
L 31–41 away, Sep 19 | L 26–34 home, Oct 17 | SYR +2.0 |