Total Yards
Syracuse426
Rhode Island64
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Data sourced from NCAA game stats archive (2015)
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Rhode Island at Syracuse
Sep 4, 2015 • Completed
Season 2015RegularWeek 1
Away
Rhode Island
Road profile
Final Score
0 - 47
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Syracuse
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Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
Syracuse114
Rhode Island60
Rushing Yards
Syracuse312
Rhode Island4
Turnovers
Syracuse1
Rhode Island4
Game Conditions
Temperature80°F
Wind6 mph NE
Humidity
56%
Precipitation
0.00 in
Player Game Leaders
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Tackles
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Possession Split
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Syracuse40:14
Rhode Island18:18
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
Syracuse routs Rhode Island 47-0
Syracuse defeated Rhode Island 47-0 in Week 1 of the 2015 regular slate, finishing with a 426-64 edge in total yards, and scoring 2 passing touchdowns and 2 rushing touchdowns.
Syracuse set the terms early in a game that finished 47-0. Paul Mroz pass intercepted for a TD Corey Winfield return for 24 yds for a TD, (Cole Murphy KICK) came with {'seconds': 56, 'minutes': 10} left in the first quarter, giving Rhode Island the first major swing.
Syracuse's box score carried the story: 426 total yards, 312 rushing yards, and 114 passing yards. Rhode Island finished with 64 total yards, including 4 on the ground and 60 through the air.
Syracuse converted 11-19 on third down, went 1-1 on fourth down, the turnover count was 1-4, Syracuse led 31-0 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Eric Dungey pass complete to Ervin Philips for 32 yds for a TD, (Cole Murphy KICK).
Key Moments
Interception Return Touchdown
Paul Mroz pass intercepted for a TD Corey Winfield return for 24 yds for a TD, (Cole Murphy KICK) (Rhode Island led 0-7 over Syracuse).
Passing Touchdown
Eric Dungey pass complete to Ervin Philips for 32 yds for a TD, (Cole Murphy KICK) (Syracuse led 14-0 over Rhode Island).
Passing Touchdown
Eric Dungey pass complete to Ervin Philips for 9 yds for a TD, (Cole Murphy KICK) (Syracuse led 24-0 over Rhode Island).
Field Goal Good
Cole Murphy 23 yd FG GOOD (Syracuse led 17-0 over Rhode Island).
Punt
Connor McHugh punt for 40 yds , Brisly Estime returns for 74 yds for a TD, (Cole Murphy KICK) (Rhode Island led 0-31 over Syracuse).
Safety
Team Safety (Rhode Island led 0-40 over Syracuse).
Stat Callouts
Final score
47-0
Syracuse defeated Rhode Island.
Total yards
426-64
Syracuse held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
312
Syracuse averaged 5.4 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
114
Syracuse averaged 5.7 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
11-19
Syracuse's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
1-11
Rhode Island's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
1-4
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Syracuse | Rhode Island |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 426 | 64 |
| Passing Yards | 114 | 60 |
| Rushing Yards | 312 | 4 |
| First Downs | 23 | 2 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 11-19 | 1-11 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 1-1 | 0-0 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 3-36 | 4-40 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 4 |
| Completions / Attempts | 10-20 | 10-20 |
| Rushing Attempts | 58 | 20 |
| Passing TDs | 2 | 0 |
| Rushing TDs | 2 | 0 |
| Kicking Points | 9 | 0 |
| Possession Time | 40:14 | 18:18 |