Syracuse dome ‘might be the biggest trap’ in college football (what they’re saying)

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Syracuse Orange tight end Noah Meyers (81) celebrates a touchdown against the Southern Methodist University Mustangs at the JMA Wireless Dome Saturday, October 31, 2026, in Syracuse, N.Y. 
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Syracuse football fans rush the field after the Orange defeated the Southern Methodist University Mustangs at the JMA Wireless Dome Saturday, October 31, 2026, in Syracuse, N.Y. 
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Syracuse Orange quarterback Steve Angeli (9) runs in a touchdown against the Southern Methodist University Mustangs at the JMA Wireless Dome Saturday, October 31, 2026, in Syracuse, N.Y. 
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Syracuse Orange wide receiver Calvin Russell III (5) catches for a touchdown called back because he lands on the pylon against the Southern Methodist University Mustangs at the JMA Wireless Dome Saturday, October 31, 2026, in Syracuse, N.Y. 
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Syracuse Orange defensive back Demetres Samuel Jr. (1) tackles Southern Methodist University Mustangs wide receiver Jalen Hale (2) at the JMA Wireless Dome Saturday, October 31, 2026, in Syracuse, N.Y. 
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Syracuse Orange quarterback Steve Angeli (9) celebrates a touchdown run against the Southern Methodist University Mustangs at the JMA Wireless Dome Saturday, October 31, 2026, in Syracuse, N.Y. 
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Syracuse Orange quarterback Steve Angeli (9) against the Southern Methodist University Mustangs at the JMA Wireless Dome Saturday, October 31, 2026, in Syracuse, N.Y. 
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Syracuse Orange defensive back Davien Kerr (3) scoops up a fumble against the Southern Methodist University Mustangs at the JMA Wireless Dome Saturday, October 31, 2026, in Syracuse, N.Y. 
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Syracuse Orange defensive back Braheem Long Jr. (0) tackles Southern Methodist University Mustangs wide receiver Yamir Knight (8) at the JMA Wireless Dome Saturday, October 31, 2026, in Syracuse, N.Y. 
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The Syracuse student section cheers against the Southern Methodist University Mustangs at the JMA Wireless Dome Saturday, October 31, 2026, in Syracuse, N.Y. 
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Syracuse fans cheer against the Southern Methodist University Mustangs at the JMA Wireless Dome Saturday, October 31, 2026, in Syracuse, N.Y. 
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Syracuse Orange head coach Fran Brown against the Southern Methodist University Mustangs at the JMA Wireless Dome Saturday, October 31, 2026, in Syracuse, N.Y. 
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Syracuse Orange tight end Noah Meyers (81) runs in a touchdown against the Southern Methodist University Mustangs at the JMA Wireless Dome Saturday, October 31, 2026, in Syracuse, N.Y. 
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Syracuse football fans rush the field after the Orange defeated the Southern Methodist University Mustangs at the JMA Wireless Dome Saturday, October 31, 2026, in Syracuse, N.Y. 
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Syracuse Orange quarterback Steve Angeli (9) drops to pass against the Southern Methodist University Mustangs at the JMA Wireless Dome Saturday, October 31, 2026, in Syracuse, N.Y. 
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Southern Methodist University Mustangs wide receiver Yannick Smith (3) just misses a catch defended by Syracuse Orange defensive back Chase Geter (4) at the JMA Wireless Dome Saturday, October 31, 2026, in Syracuse, N.Y. 
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Syracuse takes the field against the Southern Methodist University Mustangs at the JMA Wireless Dome Saturday, October 31, 2026, in Syracuse, N.Y. 
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Syracuse Orange defensive back Demetres Samuel Jr. (1) celebrates breaking up a pass intended agro Southern Methodist University Mustangs wide receiver Jalen Hale (2) at the JMA Wireless Dome Saturday, October 31, 2026, in Syracuse, N.Y. 
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Syracuse Orange running back Tylik Hill (20) runs the ball against the Southern Methodist University Mustangs at the JMA Wireless Dome Saturday, October 31, 2026, in Syracuse, N.Y. 
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Syracuse Orange kicker Quinn Olcott (32) Kicks off against the Southern Methodist University Mustangs at the JMA Wireless Dome Saturday, October 31, 2026, in Syracuse, N.Y. 
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Syracuse Orange tight end David Clement (0) and tight end Elijah Washington-Baker (84) celebrates a play against the Southern Methodist University Mustangs at the JMA Wireless Dome Saturday, October 31, 2026, in Syracuse, N.Y. 
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Syracuse Orange kicker Quinn Olcott (32) against the Southern Methodist University Mustangs at the JMA Wireless Dome Saturday, October 31, 2026, in Syracuse, N.Y. 
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Syracuse Orange running back Tylik Hill (20) against the Southern Methodist University Mustangs at the JMA Wireless Dome Saturday, October 31, 2026, in Syracuse, N.Y. 
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Syracuse Orange running back Ahmad Miller (22) makes a catch Southern Methodist University Mustangs safety Sael Reyes (22) at the JMA Wireless Dome Saturday, October 31, 2026, in Syracuse, N.Y. 
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A Syracuse fan in costume for Halloween against the Southern Methodist University Mustangs at the JMA Wireless Dome Saturday, October 31, 2026, in Syracuse, N.Y. 
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Syracuse Orange linebacker Keyshawn Johnson (14) and defensive lineman Tunmise Adeleye (30) sack Southern Methodist University Mustangs quarterback Kevin Jennings (7)  at the JMA Wireless Dome Saturday, October 31, 2026, in Syracuse, N.Y. 
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Syracuse fans cheer against the Southern Methodist University Mustangs at the JMA Wireless Dome Saturday, October 31, 2026, in Syracuse, N.Y. 
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Syracuse Orange defensive back Demetres Samuel Jr. (1) signals a first down against the Southern Methodist University Mustangs at the JMA Wireless Dome Saturday, October 31, 2026, in Syracuse, N.Y. 
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Southern Methodist University Mustangs defensive lineman Christian Davis (97) looses his helmet against the Syracuse Orange at the JMA Wireless Dome Saturday, October 31, 2026, in Syracuse, N.Y. 
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Syracuse Orange head coach Fran Brown against the Southern Methodist University Mustangs at the JMA Wireless Dome Saturday, October 31, 2026, in Syracuse, N.Y. 
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Syracuse Orange kicker Tripp Woody (47) against the Southern Methodist University Mustangs at the JMA Wireless Dome Saturday, October 31, 2026, in Syracuse, N.Y. 
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Syracuse Orange head coach Fran Brown against the Southern Methodist University Mustangs at the JMA Wireless Dome Saturday, October 31, 2026, in Syracuse, N.Y. 
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Syracuse Orange defensive lineman Tunmise Adeleye (30) celebrates a sack against the Southern Methodist University Mustangs at the JMA Wireless Dome Saturday, October 31, 2026, in Syracuse, N.Y. 
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Syracuse Orange tight end Daunte Bacheyie (19) breaks two tackles against the Southern Methodist University Mustangs at the JMA Wireless Dome Saturday, October 31, 2026, in Syracuse, N.Y. 
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Syracuse Orange wide receiver Umari Hatcher (2) wears a cowboy hat during the SMU post game press conference at the JMA Wireless Dome Saturday, October 31, 2026, in Syracuse, N.Y. 
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Syracuse football fans rush the field after the Orange defeated the Southern Methodist University Mustangs at the JMA Wireless Dome Saturday, October 31, 2026, in Syracuse, N.Y. 
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Syracuse football fans rush the field after the Orange defeated the Southern Methodist University Mustangs at the JMA Wireless Dome Saturday, October 31, 2026, in Syracuse, N.Y. 
Scott Schild | sschild@syracuse.com 
Syracuse football fans rush the field after the Orange defeated the Southern Methodist University Mustangs at the JMA Wireless Dome Saturday, October 31, 2026, in Syracuse, N.Y. 
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Syracuse soccer play Quinn Olcott (32) warms up in his first football game to take on the Southern Methodist University Mustangs at the JMA Wireless Dome Saturday, October 31, 2026, in Syracuse, N.Y. 
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The Syracuse Orange wear new Otto helmets and Orange uniforms to take on against the Southern Methodist University Mustangs at the JMA Wireless Dome Saturday, October 31, 2026, in Syracuse, N.Y. 
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Syracuse soccer play Quinn Olcott (32) warms up in his first football game to take on the Southern Methodist University Mustangs at the JMA Wireless Dome Saturday, October 31, 2026, in Syracuse, N.Y. 
Scott Schild | sschild@syracuse.com 
The Syracuse Orange wear new Otto helmets and Orange uniforms to take on against the Southern Methodist University Mustangs at the JMA Wireless Dome Saturday, October 31, 2026, in Syracuse, N.Y. 
Scott Schild | sschild@syracuse.com 
Syracuse soccer play Quinn Olcott (32) warms up in his first football game to take on the Southern Methodist University Mustangs at the JMA Wireless Dome Saturday, October 31, 2026, in Syracuse, N.Y. 
Scott Schild | sschild@syracuse.com 
Syracuse soccer play Quinn Olcott (32) warms up in his first football game to take on the Southern Methodist University Mustangs at the JMA Wireless Dome Saturday, October 31, 2026, in Syracuse, N.Y. 
Scott Schild | sschild@syracuse.com 
Syracuse soccer play Quinn Olcott (32) warms up in his first football game to take on the Southern Methodist University Mustangs at the JMA Wireless Dome Saturday, October 31, 2026, in Syracuse, N.Y. 
Scott Schild | sschild@syracuse.com 
Syracuse soccer play Quinn Olcott (32) warms up in his first football game to take on the Southern Methodist University Mustangs at the JMA Wireless Dome Saturday, October 31, 2026, in Syracuse, N.Y. 
Scott Schild | sschild@syracuse.com 
Syracuse soccer play Quinn Olcott (32) warms up in his first football game to take on the Southern Methodist University Mustangs at the JMA Wireless Dome Saturday, October 31, 2026, in Syracuse, N.Y. 
Scott Schild | sschild@syracuse.com 
Syracuse soccer play Quinn Olcott (32) warms up in his first football game to take on the Southern Methodist University Mustangs at the JMA Wireless Dome Saturday, October 31, 2026, in Syracuse, N.Y. 
Scott Schild | sschild@syracuse.com 
Syracuse soccer play Quinn Olcott (32) warms up in his first football game to take on the Southern Methodist University Mustangs at the JMA Wireless Dome Saturday, October 31, 2026, in Syracuse, N.Y. 
Scott Schild | sschild@syracuse.com 
Syracuse soccer play Quinn Olcott (32) warms up in his first football game to take on the Southern Methodist University Mustangs at the JMA Wireless Dome Saturday, October 31, 2026, in Syracuse, N.Y. 
Scott Schild | sschild@syracuse.com 
The Syracuse Orange wear new Otto helmets and Orange uniforms to take on against the Southern Methodist University Mustangs at the JMA Wireless Dome Saturday, October 31, 2026, in Syracuse, N.Y. 
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Syracuse, N.Y. — Syracuse football is 4-4 after a 30-27 victory against No. 19 SMU on Saturday afternoon in the JMA Wireless Dome.