# Syracuse football prepares for Clemson after SMU upset > Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/syracuse-and-smu-college-football-matchup > Updated: 2026-11-03T20:00:00.000Z. Sources: 15. Developments: 3. Following their 30-27 upset victory over No. 19 SMU, Syracuse football is preparing for a homecoming matchup against Clemson. The win over the Mustangs, secured by a late 2-yard touchdown pass from Steve Angeli to Noah Meyers, brought Syracuse to a 4-4 record. In a recent press conference, Athletic Director Brian Blair addressed crowd attendance, stating a desire to “weaponize the Dome” and calling for community support to ensure a packed house for the upcoming Clemson game. Head Coach Fran Brown provided roster updates, noting that quarterback Malachi Nelson is managing an ankle injury and may require one to two weeks before returning to the field. Brown also commented on the performance of Quinn Olcott and indicated plans for Steve Angeli to return to college football next season. Additionally, 2028 quarterback recruit Zymere Weaver attended the SMU game and expressed interest in the program, citing the team's discipline and toughness. ## Timeline ### 2026-11-03: Syracuse Football prepares for Clemson following win over SMU Following a 30-27 win over SMU, Syracuse football prepares for Clemson. Coach Fran Brown addressed player injuries and recruitment, while Athletic Director Brian Blair called for increased fan attendance. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/syracuse-football-prepares-for-clemson-following-win-over-smu ### 2026-10-30: Syracuse football upsets No. 19 SMU 30-27 Syracuse football upset No. 19 SMU 30-27 on Halloween, led by a late touchdown pass from Steve Angeli to Noah Meyers with 17 seconds remaining. 13 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/smu-mustangs-face-syracuse-orange-in-college-football-matchup ### 2026-10-27: Syracuse Football prepares to host No. 19 SMU Syracuse football hosts No. 19 SMU at the JMA Wireless Dome this Saturday. The Orange enter as underdogs in a Halloween-themed matchup. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/syracuse-football-prepares-to-host-no-19-smu --- Cite as: Syracuse football prepares for Clemson after SMU upset. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/syracuse-and-smu-college-football-matchup