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West Virginia at Syracuse
Sep 4, 2005 • Completed
Away
West Virginia
Big 12

Final Score
15 - 7

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Game Conditions
Humidity
59%
Precipitation
0.00 in
Player Game Leaders
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Stat Dominance
Team comparison across key performance areas
Game Story
West Virginia beats Syracuse 15-7
West Virginia finished ahead of Syracuse 15-7 on Sep 4, 2005. The result came in week 1 of the 2005 season.
West Virginia finished ahead of Syracuse 15-7 on Sep 4, 2005. The result came in week 1 of the 2005 season.
West Virginia built the decisive edge with a 8-point margin, turning the box score into a controlled win.
The statistical profile was led by total yards: West Virginia 339; Syracuse 103. Another key split was passing yards: West Virginia 173; Syracuse 105.
Stat Callouts
Total yards
West Virginia 339; Syracuse 103
Passing yards
West Virginia 173; Syracuse 105
Rushing yards
West Virginia 172; Syracuse 18
Turnovers
West Virginia 5; Syracuse 2
First downs
West Virginia 16; Syracuse 7
Possession time
West Virginia 20:34; Syracuse 16:04
Third downs
West Virginia 1-14; Syracuse 0-15
Completions-attempts
West Virginia 17-27; Syracuse 15-31
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Syracuse | West Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 103 | 339 |
| Passing Yards | 105 | 173 |
| Rushing Yards | 18 | 172 |
| First Downs | 7 | 16 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 0-15 | 1-14 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-1 | 2-2 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 5 |
| Completions / Attempts | 15-31 | 17-27 |
| Rushing Attempts | 26 | 45 |
| Passing TDs | 0 | 0 |
| Rushing TDs | 1 | 0 |
| Kicking Points | 1 | 7 |
| Possession Time | 16:04 | 20:34 |