The Orange will play the Mustangs on Saturday, October 4th, 2025. The matchup takes place at Gerald J. Ford Stadium. Watch this exciting Week 6 matchup at 3:30 pm EDT. Check local listings for coverage on ACC Network.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Paddy O'Parlay
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Recent Meetings
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Team Schedules & Results
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
We're now well into the 2025 college football season. Week 6 action features a matchup between Syracuse and SMU taking place at Gerald J. Ford Stadium. The following are some key season stats to help you size up this game.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - Syracuse has a 93.33 conference power ranking for the 2025 season. The conference power ranking for SMU is 93.67.
- Away Syracuse - Heading into Week 6, Syracuse currently has a 1-0 record as an away team for the 2025 regular season. This ranks them 2nd in the ACC Conference for away team wins. Watch this stat carefully as the season progresses.
- Home SMU - SMU has a 1-1 record as a home team. Looking ahead to this 2025 Week 6 matchup, they rank 4th in the ACC Conference for home team wins. Like the Syracuse away record and ranking, you should continually keep tabs on this stat.
- Points Scored - For the 2025 season, Syracuse ranks 6th (156) in the ACC Conference, with SMU currently ranking 10th (139) for points scored in the ACC Conference.
- Points Against - Also in 2025, Syracuse stands 1st (148) in the ACC Conference for points scored by opponents in 2025. SMU sits at 7th (106) in the ACC Conference for points against in the 2025 season so far.
- Team Records - Syracuse has a 3-2 overall record for the 2025 regular season, with SMU currently 2-2 for the 2025 NCAAF regular season.
Paddy O'Parlay
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Are you ready for a wild matchup between Syracuse and SMU on October 4th?
Get ready for the Week 6 showdown at Gerald J. Ford Stadium - it's going to be epic!
Syracuse and SMU are neck and neck in the Power Rankings - this game could go either way.
With Syracuse at 3-2 and SMU at 2-2, anything can happen on Saturday.
Don't miss out on the action - bet this game at BetRivers, or BetMGM, review this game's prop bets, and compare the odds below.
Best Orange at Mustangs Odds
| Underdog Syracuse | Favorite SMU |
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| Over | Under |
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| Underdog Syracuse | Favorite SMU |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
SMU is a -17.5 -105 point spread favorite at BetMGM, while Syracuse is a +17.5 -115 point spread underdog at BetMGM.
The best over line is 58.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 58.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.
SMU is a -800 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and Syracuse is a +550 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
College Football Odds Example
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Game |
 BetMGMBet |
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Syracuse
SMU
10/04/25 3:30pm EDT | +17.5 -115-17.5 -105 |
Underdog Syracuse - Syracuse bettors risk $100 to win $86.96 at -115 odds.
A +17.5 Syracuse underdog bet wins if they lose by 17 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 18 or more.
Favorite SMU - SMU bettors risk $100 to win $95.24 at -105 odds.
A -17.5 SMU favorite bet wins if they win by 18 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 17 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Syracuse at SMU Prop Bets
Important Note: Some states expressly forbid individual college athlete prop bets. The following wagers may not be available depending on your particular state laws.
| BetMGM Bet |
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Syracuse
SMU
No Touchdown
To Score 1st Touchdown
10/04/25 3:30pm EDT | +240-375+10000Bet |
Syracuse
SMU
Game to Overtime
10/04/25 3:30pm EDT | Yes +1600No -10000Bet |
Syracuse
SMU
Both Teams Score 10+
10/04/25 3:30pm EDT | Yes -900No +525Bet |
Syracuse
SMU
Both Teams Score 20+
10/04/25 3:30pm EDT | Yes -130No +100Bet |
| BetMGM | |
Syracuse
SMU
Both Teams Score 30+
10/04/25 3:30pm EDT | Yes +425No -650Bet |
Recent Meetings Since 2021
| Week | Game | Result | Margin |
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Team Standings
| Team | Conf | Conf% | W | L | PF | PA | Home | Away | Strk |
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| Syracuse | 1-1 | 0.500 | 3 | 2 | 156 | 148 | 2-1 | 1-0 | L1 |
| SMU | 0-0 | 0.000 | 2 | 2 | 139 | 106 | 1-1 | 1-1 | L1 |
Syracuse & SMU Futures Odds
Latest NCAA Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn the best College Football bets.
Syracuse Championship Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Syracuse |
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Team | BetMGM |
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| SMU | +15000 Bet |
Syracuse & SMU Team Pages
Review each team's season schedule and results, season win total odds, futures odds, betting bonuses and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
Team Schedules & Results
| Week | Matchup | Date & Result |
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| Week 1 | Syracuse vs Tennessee | TENN 45, SYR 26 Saturday, August 30th, 2025 |
| Week 2 | UConn vs Syracuse | SYR 27, CONN 20 (OT) Saturday, September 6th, 2025 |
| Week 3 | Colgate vs Syracuse | SYR 66, COLG 24 Friday, September 12th, 2025 |
| Week 4 | Syracuse vs Clemson | SYR 34, CLEM 21 Saturday, September 20th, 2025 |
| Week 5 | Duke vs Syracuse | DUKE 38, SYR 3 Saturday, September 27th, 2025 |
| Week 6 | Syracuse vs SMU | Saturday, October 4th, 2025 3:30 pm EDT |
| Week 8 | Pittsburgh vs Syracuse | Saturday, October 18th, 2025 12:00 am EDT |
| Week 9 | Syracuse vs Georgia Tech | Saturday, October 25th, 2025 12:00 am EDT |
| Week 10 | North Carolina vs Syracuse | Friday, October 31st, 2025 7:30 pm EDT |
| Week 11 | Syracuse vs Miami (FL) | Saturday, November 8th, 2025 12:00 am EST |
| Week 13 | Syracuse vs Notre Dame | Saturday, November 22nd, 2025 3:30 pm EST |
| Week 14 | Boston College vs Syracuse | Saturday, November 29th, 2025 12:00 am EST |
| Week | Matchup | Date & Result |
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| Week 1 | East Texas A&M vs SMU | SMU 42, ETAM 13 Saturday, August 30th, 2025 |
| Week 2 | Baylor vs SMU | BAY 48, SMU 45 (2OT) Saturday, September 6th, 2025 |
| Week 3 | SMU vs Missouri State | SMU 28, MOST 10 Saturday, September 13th, 2025 |
| Week 4 | SMU vs TCU | TCU 35, SMU 24 Saturday, September 20th, 2025 |
| Week 6 | Syracuse vs SMU | Saturday, October 4th, 2025 3:30 pm EDT |
| Week 7 | Stanford vs SMU | Saturday, October 11th, 2025 12:00 pm EDT |
| Week 8 | SMU vs Clemson | Saturday, October 18th, 2025 12:00 am EDT |
| Week 9 | SMU vs Wake Forest | Saturday, October 25th, 2025 12:00 am EDT |
| Week 10 | Miami (FL) vs SMU | Saturday, November 1st, 2025 12:00 am EDT |
| Week 11 | SMU vs Boston College | Saturday, November 8th, 2025 12:00 am EST |
| Week 13 | Louisville vs SMU | Saturday, November 22nd, 2025 12:00 am EST |
| Week 14 | SMU vs California | Saturday, November 29th, 2025 12:00 am EST |
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Syracuse vs SMU College Football Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Saturday, October 4th, 2025 at 3:30 pm EDT, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's College Football page, look for the Syracuse vs SMU Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's College Football page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Syracuse vs SMU Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.
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