Syracuse rallies to defeat UConn 27-20 in overtime

SYRACUSE, N.Y. -- , Steve Angelli threw a 6-yard scoring strike to Justus Ross-Simmons at the right pylon on Syracuse’s first possession of overtime to give the Orange a 27-20 win over UConn on Saturday. Linebacker Antoine Deslauriers broke up Joe Fagnano’s pass on fourth-and-3 from the Syracuse 4 to preserve the win. Chris Freeman’s 41-yard field goal with one second to go tied the game at 20 after Angelli rallied the Orange to a 20-17 advantage with 48 seconds remaining in regulation. Yasin Willis ' 3-yard touchdown run and a two-point conversion to Darrell Gill gave Syracuse (1-1) the 20-17 lead, but UConn (1-1) answered. Starting at its own 25, two big pass plays from Fagnano to Skyler Bell set up Freeman’s tying kick.