Syracuse Football: Thrilling Victory Over UConn and Retirement of Art Monk's Jersey
Drama Victory Over UConn in Overtime
The Syracuse Orange achieved a thrilling victory over the UConn Huskies with a score of 27–20 after overtime, in a game held at the JMA Wireless Dome.
The team was trailing 17–6 in the fourth quarter before Steve Angeli successfully threw a long pass of 53 yards to Justus Ross-Simmons.
Yasin Willis added a crucial touchdown with a successful two-point conversion by Darrell Gill.
In overtime, Ross-Simmons returned to score the winning goal, while Antoine Deslauriers managed to intercept a defensive pass that ended the game.
Pre-Game Predictions and Syracuse's Performance
The team entered the game as a 6.5 point favorite, with expectations of a total score reaching 57.5.
Despite a slow start, the team showed high resilience, especially on the defensive level, which played a key role in the comeback and achieving victory.
Syracuse Announces Retirement of Art Monk's Jersey
The university announced the retirement of jersey number 45 belonging to the legend Art Monk, which will be raised to the ceiling of the JMA Wireless Dome during the last game of the season against Boston College on November 29, 2025.
Art Monk is considered one of the greatest players in Syracuse's history, having had a successful career at both the collegiate and professional levels.
This honor embodies the rich history of the program and provides a morale boost for current players.
Conclusion: Between the Exciting Present and the Glorious Past
The Syracuse Football program combines the current excitement after the victory over UConn in a dramatic game, with honoring its rich history through the tribute to Art Monk. This combination gives fans an additional reason to take pride in the team and increases the enthusiasm to follow the rest of the season.
