Total Yards
Syracuse241
Boston College239
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Boston College at Syracuse
Nov 28, 2015 • Completed
Season 2015RegularWeek 13
Away
Boston College
ACC
Final Score
17 - 20
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Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
Syracuse86
Boston College9
Rushing Yards
Syracuse155
Boston College230
Turnovers
Syracuse1
Boston College2
Game Conditions
Temperature35°F
Wind9 mph W
Humidity
85%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Possession Split
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Syracuse34:24
Boston College25:36
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Game Story
Syracuse edges Boston College 20-17
Syracuse defeated Boston College 20-17 in Week 13 of the 2015 regular slate, finishing with a 241-239 edge in total yards, and scoring 1 passing touchdowns and 1 rushing touchdowns.
Syracuse set the terms early in a game that finished 20-17. Tyler Rouse run for 1 yd for a TD, (Colton Lichtenberg KICK) came with {'seconds': 21, 'minutes': 2} left in the first quarter, giving Boston College the first major swing.
Syracuse's box score carried the story: 241 total yards, 155 rushing yards, and 86 passing yards. Boston College finished with 239 total yards, including 230 on the ground and 9 through the air.
Syracuse converted 4-13 on third down, went 0-0 on fourth down, the turnover count was 1-2, Syracuse led 10-7 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Cole Murphy 49 yd FG GOOD.
Key Moments
Rushing Touchdown
Tyler Rouse run for 1 yd for a TD, (Colton Lichtenberg KICK) (Boston College led 7-0 over Syracuse).
Rushing Touchdown
Ervin Philips 2 Yd Run (Cole Murphy Kick) (Syracuse led 7-7 over Boston College).
Field Goal Good
Cole Murphy 49 yd FG GOOD (Syracuse led 10-7 over Boston College).
Rushing Touchdown
Tyler Rouse run for 9 yds for a TD, (Colton Lichtenberg KICK) (Boston College led 14-17 over Syracuse).
Passing Touchdown
Zack Mahoney pass complete to Steve Ishmael for 1 yd for a TD, (Cole Murphy KICK) (Syracuse led 17-7 over Boston College).
Field Goal Good
Colton Lichtenberg 43 yd FG GOOD (Boston College led 17-17 over Syracuse).
Stat Callouts
Final score
20-17
Syracuse defeated Boston College.
Total yards
241-239
Syracuse held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
155
Syracuse averaged 3.4 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
86
Syracuse averaged 3.3 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
4-13
Syracuse's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
1-12
Boston College's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
1-2
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Syracuse | Boston College |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 241 | 239 |
| Passing Yards | 86 | 9 |
| Rushing Yards | 155 | 230 |
| First Downs | 17 | 9 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 4-13 | 1-12 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-0 | 1-1 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 6-55 | 11-119 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 2 |
| Completions / Attempts | 11-26 | 1-13 |
| Rushing Attempts | 45 | 40 |
| Passing TDs | 1 | 0 |
| Rushing TDs | 1 | 2 |
| Kicking Points | 8 | 5 |
| Possession Time | 34:24 | 25:36 |