The Syracuse Orange made incredible noise and continues a unique feat following their 30-27 upset win over the No. 19 SMU Mustangs on Saturday afternoon.

Going into the matchup, Syracuse had a 3-4 overall record that includes a 1-4 display in ACC contests. Despite shaky form, the Orange remains in the mix for bowl eligibility as they need three more wins to secure that.

They were due for a big matchup against SMU, sitting at 19th place in the latest AP Top 25 rankings. It was quite the challenge for the Orange to handle, but they had luck on their side. Not only that, but they also had their mascot, Otto the Orange, on their helmets. Football insider Brett McMurphy noted how historically successful Syracuse are when they have Otto on the helmets.

“Weird stat: Syracuse has never lost when wearing Otto the Orange on its helmets. Orange upset SMU 30-27,” McMurphy wrote.

How Syracuse played against SMU

The Syracuse Orange defended homefield as they pulled off an amazing ranked upset win over the No. 19 SMU Mustangs. This improved their record to 4-4, including a 2-4 mark in ACC action.

Both teams traded blows throughout the course of the game, seeing Syracuse take a 20-10 lead at halftime. SMU tried to take back control in the second half, but the Orange made enough big plays down the stretch to seal the win in their favor.

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Steve Angeli put together a balanced outing with his leadership of the offense. He completed 21 out of 34 passes for 200 yards and a touchdown while rushing three times for 14 yards and a touchdown.

Ahmad Miller and Tylik Hill were active on the ground, combining for 28 rushes for 110 yards and a touchdown. Umari Hatcher led receivers with six catches for 65 yards, Daunte Bacheyie came next with three receptions for 47 yards, while Noah Meyers caught two passes for seven yards and a touchdown.

The Orange will look forward to their next matchup, remaining at home. They host the Clemson Tigers in Week 10 as kickoff commences on Nov. 7 at 12 p.m. ET.