Total Yards
Syracuse326
Central Michigan520
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Central Michigan at Syracuse
Sep 19, 2015 • Completed
Season 2015RegularWeek 3
Away
Central Michigan
Mid-American
Final Score
27 - 30
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Passing Yards
Syracuse161
Central Michigan430
Rushing Yards
Syracuse165
Central Michigan90
Turnovers
Syracuse1
Central Michigan2
Game Conditions
Temperature80°F
Wind15 mph S
Humidity
49%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Syracuse20:54
Central Michigan39:06
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Game Story
Syracuse edges Central Michigan 30-27
Syracuse defeated Central Michigan 30-27 in Week 3 of the 2015 regular slate, finishing with a 326-520 edge in total yards, and scoring 2 passing touchdowns and 2 rushing touchdowns.
Syracuse set the terms early in a game that finished 30-27. Brian Eavey 34 yd FG GOOD came with {'seconds': 38, 'minutes': 8} left in the first quarter, giving Central Michigan the first major swing.
Syracuse's box score carried the story: 326 total yards, 165 rushing yards, and 161 passing yards. Central Michigan finished with 520 total yards, including 90 on the ground and 430 through the air.
Syracuse converted 1-8 on third down, went 0-0 on fourth down, the turnover count was 1-2, Syracuse led 24-10 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Eric Dungey pass complete to Dontae Strickland for 25 yds for a TD, (Cole Murphy KICK).
Key Moments
Field Goal Good
Brian Eavey 34 yd FG GOOD (Central Michigan led 3-0 over Syracuse).
Field Goal Good
Cole Murphy 21 yd FG GOOD (Syracuse led 3-3 over Central Michigan).
Rushing Touchdown
Eric Dungey run for 4 yds for a TD, (Cole Murphy KICK) (Syracuse led 10-3 over Central Michigan).
Passing Touchdown
Cooper Rush pass complete to Joe Bacci for 2 yds for a TD, (Brian Eavey KICK) (Central Michigan led 10-17 over Syracuse).
Passing Touchdown
Eric Dungey pass complete to Dontae Strickland for 25 yds for a TD, (Cole Murphy KICK) (Syracuse led 17-3 over Central Michigan).
Passing Touchdown
Austin Wilson pass complete to Jamal Custis for 7 yds for a TD, (Cole Murphy KICK) (Syracuse led 24-10 over Central Michigan).
Stat Callouts
Final score
30-27
Syracuse defeated Central Michigan.
Total yards
326-520
Syracuse held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
165
Syracuse averaged 5.5 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
161
Syracuse averaged 9.5 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
1-8
Syracuse's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
5-17
Central Michigan's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
1-2
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Syracuse | Central Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 326 | 520 |
| Passing Yards | 161 | 430 |
| Rushing Yards | 165 | 90 |
| First Downs | 11 | 30 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 1-8 | 5-17 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-0 | 3-3 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 6-60 | 5-44 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 2 |
| Completions / Attempts | 11-17 | 37-51 |
| Rushing Attempts | 30 | 40 |
| Passing TDs | 2 | 2 |
| Rushing TDs | 2 | 1 |
| Kicking Points | 6 | 9 |
| Possession Time | 20:54 | 39:06 |