Total Yards
Virginia393
Syracuse334
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Syracuse at Virginia
Oct 17, 2015 • Completed
Season 2015RegularWeek 7
Away
Syracuse
ACC
Final Score
38 - 44
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Virginia
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Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
Virginia234
Syracuse150
Rushing Yards
Virginia159
Syracuse184
Turnovers
Virginia2
Syracuse2
Game Conditions
Temperature61°F
Wind7 mph NW
Humidity
25%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Possession Split
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Virginia32:11
Syracuse27:49
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
Virginia holds off Syracuse 44-38
Virginia defeated Syracuse 44-38 in Week 7 of the 2015 regular slate, finishing with a 393-334 edge in total yards, and scoring 2 passing touchdowns and 3 rushing touchdowns.
Virginia set the terms early in a game that finished 44-38. Taquan Mizzell run for 11 yds for a TD, (Ian Frye KICK) came with {'seconds': 7, 'minutes': 5} left in the quarter 2, giving Virginia the first major swing.
Virginia's box score carried the story: 393 total yards, 159 rushing yards, and 234 passing yards. Syracuse finished with 334 total yards, including 184 on the ground and 150 through the air.
Virginia converted 9-17 on third down, went 1-1 on fourth down, the turnover count was 2-2, Virginia led 14-21 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Taquan Mizzell run for a loss of 4 yards Taquan Mizzell fumbled, forced by Donnie Simmons, recovered by Syrac Antwan Cordy , return for 44 yds, (Cole Murphy KICK).
Key Moments
Rushing Touchdown
Taquan Mizzell run for 11 yds for a TD, (Ian Frye KICK) (Virginia led 7-7 over Syracuse).
Sack
Eric Dungey sacked by Mike Moore for a loss of 7 yards Eric Dungey fumbled, recovered by Virg Wilfred Wahee , return for 0 yards , return for 32 yds, (Ian Frye KICK) (Syracuse led 7-14 over Virginia).
Rushing Touchdown
Eric Dungey run for 26 yds for a TD, (Cole Murphy KICK) (Syracuse led 21-14 over Virginia).
Fumble Recovery (Opponent)
Taquan Mizzell run for a loss of 4 yards Taquan Mizzell fumbled, forced by Donnie Simmons, recovered by Syrac Antwan Cordy , return for 44 yds, (Cole Murphy KICK) (Virginia led 0-7 over Syracuse).
Rushing Touchdown
Jordan Fredericks run for 1 yd for a TD, (Cole Murphy KICK) (Syracuse led 14-14 over Virginia).
Field Goal Good
Cole Murphy 22 yd FG GOOD (Syracuse led 24-14 over Virginia).
Stat Callouts
Final score
44-38
Virginia defeated Syracuse.
Total yards
393-334
Virginia held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
159
Virginia averaged 3.6 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
234
Virginia averaged 6.3 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
9-17
Virginia's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
6-14
Syracuse's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
2-2
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Virginia | Syracuse |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 393 | 334 |
| Passing Yards | 234 | 150 |
| Rushing Yards | 159 | 184 |
| First Downs | 25 | 21 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 9-17 | 6-14 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 1-1 | 1-2 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 7-78 | 4-32 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 2 |
| Completions / Attempts | 24-37 | 16-22 |
| Rushing Attempts | 44 | 43 |
| Passing TDs | 2 | 2 |
| Rushing TDs | 3 | 2 |
| Kicking Points | 8 | 8 |
| Possession Time | 32:11 | 27:49 |