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A win is a win? SU overcomes itself to beat UConn in OT (Axe’s quick takes)

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Brent Axe (via syracuse.com)
at Pratt & Whitney Stadium Saturday, October 3, 2026, in East Hartford, Conn. Scott Schild | sschild@syracuse.com The Syracuse Orange celebrates a 2-point conversion to defeat the UConn Huskies in overtime 42-41 at Pratt & Whitney Stadium Saturday, October 3, 2026, in East Hartford, Conn. Scott Schild | sschild@syracuse.com Officials review a 2-point conversion to confirm Syracuse’s 42-41 overtime win over the UConn Huskies at Pratt & Whitney Stadium Saturday, October 3, 2026, in East Hartford, Conn. Scott Schild | sschild@syracuse.com Syracuse Orange wide receiver Umari Hatcher (2) celebrates a touchdown in overtime against the UConn Huskies at Pratt & Whitney Stadium Saturday, October 3, 2026, in East Hartford, Conn. Scott Schild | sschild@syracuse.com The Syracuse Orange celebrates a 2-point conversion to defeat the UConn Huskies in overtime 42-41 at Pratt & Whitney Stadium Saturday, October 3, 2026, in East Hartford, Conn. Scott Schild | sschild@syracuse.com The Syracuse Orange react after a missed field goal that leads to overtime against the UConn Huskies at Pratt & Whitney Stadium Saturday, October 3, 2026, in East Hartford, Conn. Syracuse defeated the Huskies 42-41. Scott Schild | sschild@syracuse.com Syracuse Orange quarterback Amari Odom (12), center celebrates a rusting touchdown with wide receiver Umari Hatcher (2), left, and offensive lineman Oluwafunto Akinshilo (69) at Pratt & Whitney Stadium Saturday, October 3, 2026, in East Hartford, Conn. Scott Schild | sschild@syracuse.com Syracuse Orange defensive lineman Tunmise Adeleye (30) and defensive lineman Jartavius Flounoy (98) combine to tackle UConn Huskies quarterback Kalieb Osborne (7) at Pratt & Whitney Stadium Saturday, October 3, 2026, in East Hartford, Conn. Scott Schild | sschild@syracuse.com Syracuse Orange quarterback Amari Odom (12) dives in for a touchdown against the UConn Huskies at Pratt & Whitney Stadium Saturday, October 3, 2026, in East Hartford, Conn. Scott Schild | sschild@syracuse.com Syracuse Orange linebacker Trey Dudley (23) celebrates a play against the UConn Huskies at Pratt & Whitney Stadium Saturday, October 3, 2026, in East Hartford, Conn. Scott Schild | sschild@syracuse.com Syracuse Orange running back Davion Kerr (3) works down the sideline tackled by UConn Huskies wide receiver Logan Barnes (81) at Pratt & Whitney Stadium Saturday, October 3, 2026, in East Hartford, Conn. Scott Schild | sschild@syracuse.com Syracuse Orange quarterback Amari Odom (12) looks to pass against the UConn Huskies at Pratt & Whitney Stadium Saturday, October 3, 2026, in East Hartford, Conn. Scott Schild | sschild@syracuse.com Syracuse Orange tight end Noah Meyers (81) catches for a touchdown chased boy UConn Huskies linebacker John Lista (44) at Pratt & Whitney Stadium Saturday, October 3, 2026, in East Hartford, Conn. Scott Schild | sschild@syracuse.com Syracuse Orange linebacker Chris D'Appolonia (6) and defensive lineman Tunmise Adeleye (30) dive after UConn Huskies running back Trey Cornist (6) at Pratt & Whitney Stadium Saturday, October 3, 2026, in East Hartford, Conn. Scott Schild | sschild@syracuse.com Syracuse Orange quarterback Amari Odom (12) takes a snap against the UConn Huskies at Pratt & Whitney Stadium Saturday, October 3, 2026, in East Hartford, Conn. Scott Schild | sschild@syracuse.com Syracuse Orange place kicker Tripp Woody (47) kicks off against the UConn Huskies at Pratt & Whitney Stadium Saturday, October 3, 2026, in East Hartford, Conn. Scott Schild | sschild@syracuse.com Syracuse Orange tight end David Clement (0) runs the ball against the UConn Huskies at Pratt & Whitney Stadium Saturday, October 3, 2026, in East Hartford, Conn. Scott Schild | sschild@syracuse.com Syracuse Orange wide receiver Matthew Outten (13) runs the ball against the UConn Huskies at Pratt & Whitney Stadium Saturday, October 3, 2026, in East Hartford, Conn. Scott Schild | sschild@syracuse.com Syracuse Orange tight end Noah Meyers (81) chased by UConn Huskies defensive back Ty McKinstry (7) at Pratt & Whitney Stadium Saturday, October 3, 2026, in East Hartford, Conn. Scott Schild | sschild@syracuse.com Syracuse Orange head coach Fran Brown talks things over with an official against the UConn Huskies at Pratt & Whitney Stadium Saturday, October 3, 2026, in East Hartford, Conn. Scott Schild | sschild@syracuse.com Syracuse Orange quarterback Amari Odom (12) celebrates a rushing touchdown with tight end Noah Meyers (81), left and offensive lineman Trevion Mack (75) against the UConn Huskies at Pratt & Whitney Stadium Saturday, October 3, 2026, in East Hartford, Conn. Scott Schild | sschild@syracuse.com Syracuse Orange wide receiver Darius Johnson (6) runs the ball against the UConn Huskies at Pratt & Whitney Stadium Saturday, October 3, 2026, in East Hartford, Conn. Scott Schild | sschild@syracuse.com Syracuse Orange defensive back Bradley Chandler (39) warms up to take on the UConn Huskies at Pratt & Whitney Stadium Saturday, October 3, 2026, in East Hartford, Conn. Scott Schild | sschild@syracuse.com Syracuse Orange quarterback Steve Angeli (9) takes the field for warmups before the Orange take on UConn Huskies at Pratt & Whitney Stadium Saturday, October 3, 2026, in East Hartford, Conn. Scott Schild | sschild@syracuse.com Syracuse Orange wide receiver Calvin Russell III (5) warms up to take on UConn Huskies at Pratt & Whitney Stadium Saturday, October 3, 2026, in East Hartford, Conn. Scott Schild | sschild@syracuse.com Syracuse Orange wide receiver Calvin Russell III (5) warms up to take on UConn Huskies at Pratt & Whitney Stadium Saturday, October 3, 2026, in East Hartford, Conn. Scott Schild | sschild@syracuse.com Syracuse Orange quarterback Steve Angeli (9) takes the field for warmups before the Orange take on the UConn Huskies at Pratt & Whitney Stadium Saturday, October 3, 2026, in East Hartford, Conn. Scott Schild | sschild@syracuse.com

Syracuse, N.Y. — It’s not quite basketball season yet in Syracuse but we were sooooo close to declaring it so as the Syracuse University football team squeaked out a 42-41 win over UConn in overtime on Saturday afternoon.

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