Szmyt’s 5 Field Goals Help Syracuse Overcome Virginia 22–20

Syracuse quarterback Garrett Shrader (6) celebrates with tight end Maximilian Mang and wide receiver Damien Alford (82) after scoring against Virginia during the first half of an NCAA football game in Syracuse, N.Y., Sept. 23, 2022. Adrian Kraus/AP Photo

SYRACUSE, N.Y.—Andre Szmyt knocked in five field goals, including the 31-yard game-winner with just over a minute left, and Syracuse held off Virginia’s second-half comeback to beat the Cavaliers 22–20 on Friday night.

Syracuse led 16–0 at halftime, but Virginia recorded three second-half touchdowns to take a 20–19 lead with just under six minutes remaining in the game.