Total Yards
Syracuse549
South Florida454
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South Florida at Syracuse
Sep 17, 2016 • Completed
Season 2016RegularWeek 3
Away
South Florida
American Athletic
Final Score
45 - 20
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Syracuse
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Passing Yards
Syracuse350
South Florida220
Rushing Yards
Syracuse199
South Florida234
Turnovers
Syracuse3
South Florida0
Game Conditions
Temperature75°F
Wind9 mph S
Humidity
66%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Possession Split
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Syracuse37:48
South Florida22:12
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Game Story
South Florida pulls away from Syracuse 45-20
South Florida defeated Syracuse 45-20 in Week 3 of the 2016 regular slate, finishing with a 454-549 edge in total yards, and scoring 1 passing touchdowns and 4 rushing touchdowns.
South Florida set the terms early in a game that finished 45-20. Eric Dungey pass complete to Brisly Estime for 47 yds for a TD, (Cole Murphy KICK) came with {'seconds': 40, 'minutes': 6} left in the first quarter, giving Syracuse the first major swing.
South Florida's box score carried the story: 454 total yards, 234 rushing yards, and 220 passing yards. Syracuse finished with 549 total yards, including 199 on the ground and 350 through the air.
South Florida converted 4-13 on third down, went 1-1 on fourth down, the turnover count was 0-3, South Florida led 28-17 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Marlon Mack run for 52 yds for a TD, (Emilio Nadelman KICK).
Key Moments
Passing Touchdown
Eric Dungey pass complete to Brisly Estime for 47 yds for a TD, (Cole Murphy KICK) (Syracuse led 14-0 over South Florida).
Field Goal Good
Cole Murphy 40 yd FG GOOD (Syracuse led 17-0 over South Florida).
Passing Touchdown
Eric Dungey pass complete to Ervin Philips for 24 yds for a TD, (Cole Murphy KICK) (Syracuse led 7-0 over South Florida).
Rushing Touchdown
Rodney Adams run for 9 yds for a TD, (Emilio Nadelman KICK) (South Florida led 21-17 over Syracuse).
Rushing Touchdown
Rodney Adams run for 19 yds for a TD, (Emilio Nadelman KICK) (South Florida led 28-17 over Syracuse).
Passing Touchdown
Quinton Flowers pass complete to Rodney Adams for 27 yds for a TD, (Emilio Nadelman KICK) (South Florida led 7-17 over Syracuse).
Stat Callouts
Final score
45-20
South Florida defeated Syracuse.
Total yards
454-549
South Florida held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
234
South Florida averaged 6.7 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
220
South Florida averaged 7.6 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
4-13
South Florida's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
12-24
Syracuse's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
0-3
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Syracuse | South Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 549 | 454 |
| Passing Yards | 350 | 220 |
| Rushing Yards | 199 | 234 |
| First Downs | 30 | 20 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 12-24 | 4-13 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 2-5 | 1-1 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 10-69 | 4-50 |
| Turnovers | 3 | 0 |
| Completions / Attempts | 32-50 | 14-29 |
| Rushing Attempts | 55 | 35 |
| Passing TDs | 2 | 1 |
| Rushing TDs | 0 | 4 |
| Kicking Points | 8 | 9 |
| Possession Time | 37:48 | 22:12 |