SMU and Clemson Games Designated for Saturday
5/15/2026 11:00:00 AM | Football
Game dates for all of Syracuse's 2026 football games have now been determined, following the ACC and ESPN's release of the conference's Friday slate.
Syracuse's home games with SMU (Oct. 31) and Clemson (Nov. 7) have both been selected for Saturdays. The two games were previously announced as flex schedule games with either Friday or Saturday designation.
All six Syracuse home games will be Saturday contests in 2026. Get your tickets today at Cuse.com/FootballTickets for a stacked home slate. Every team visiting the JMA Wireless Dome this season posted a winning record last year and three of Syracuse's six Dome opponents (Notre Dame, Clemson and SMU) have reached the College Football Playoff within the last two years. The six teams on the home schedule posted a combined 65-percent winning percentage last season.
The schedule features some new opponents for fans to see as well, with no team having visited 'Cuse in the Fran Brown era yet. Clemson (2023) is the most recent visitor, while Notre Dame and Louisville last played at Syracuse in 2022. Cal (1967), SMU (1932) and New Hampshire (first meeting) will all be making their first trip to the Dome.
Syracuse returns a core group of players and welcomed exciting transfer and freshmen to its roster for this season. Quarterback Steve Angeli – the nation's leading passer through four games – returns from injury, plus Freshman All-American Antoine Deslauriers at linebacker and lock down corners Demetres Samuel Jr. and Chris Peal are a few of the key pieces that will make a significant impact this year.
Get your tickets today at Cuse.com/FootballTickets!
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Syracuse's home games with SMU (Oct. 31) and Clemson (Nov. 7) have both been selected for Saturdays. The two games were previously announced as flex schedule games with either Friday or Saturday designation.
All six Syracuse home games will be Saturday contests in 2026. Get your tickets today at Cuse.com/FootballTickets for a stacked home slate. Every team visiting the JMA Wireless Dome this season posted a winning record last year and three of Syracuse's six Dome opponents (Notre Dame, Clemson and SMU) have reached the College Football Playoff within the last two years. The six teams on the home schedule posted a combined 65-percent winning percentage last season.
The schedule features some new opponents for fans to see as well, with no team having visited 'Cuse in the Fran Brown era yet. Clemson (2023) is the most recent visitor, while Notre Dame and Louisville last played at Syracuse in 2022. Cal (1967), SMU (1932) and New Hampshire (first meeting) will all be making their first trip to the Dome.
Syracuse returns a core group of players and welcomed exciting transfer and freshmen to its roster for this season. Quarterback Steve Angeli – the nation's leading passer through four games – returns from injury, plus Freshman All-American Antoine Deslauriers at linebacker and lock down corners Demetres Samuel Jr. and Chris Peal are a few of the key pieces that will make a significant impact this year.
Get your tickets today at Cuse.com/FootballTickets!
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