Total Yards
UConn425
Syracuse469
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Game Center
Syracuse at UConn
Sep 24, 2016 • Completed
Season 2016RegularWeek 4
Away
Syracuse
ACC
Final Score
31 - 24
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UConn
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Passing Yards
UConn281
Syracuse407
Rushing Yards
UConn144
Syracuse62
Turnovers
UConn1
Syracuse0
Game Conditions
Temperature66°F
Wind10 mph NE
Humidity
40%
Precipitation
0.00 in
Player Game Leaders
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Box Score Comparison
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Possession Split
Possession split chart
UConn38:29
Syracuse21:31
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
Syracuse holds off UConn 31-24
Syracuse defeated UConn 31-24 in Week 4 of the 2016 regular slate, finishing with a 469-425 edge in total yards, and scoring 2 passing touchdowns and 1 rushing touchdowns.
Syracuse set the terms early in a game that finished 31-24. Eric Dungey pass complete to Amba Etta-Tawo for 57 yds for a TD, (Cole Murphy KICK) came with {'seconds': 9, 'minutes': 14} left in the first quarter, giving Syracuse the first major swing.
Syracuse's box score carried the story: 469 total yards, 62 rushing yards, and 407 passing yards. UConn finished with 425 total yards, including 144 on the ground and 281 through the air.
Syracuse converted 8-15 on third down, went 0-0 on fourth down, the turnover count was 0-1, Syracuse led 17-14 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Eric Dungey pass complete to Amba Etta-Tawo for 57 yds for a TD, (Cole Murphy KICK).
Key Moments
Passing Touchdown
Eric Dungey pass complete to Amba Etta-Tawo for 57 yds for a TD, (Cole Murphy KICK) (Syracuse led 7-0 over UConn).
Passing Touchdown
Eric Dungey pass complete to Amba Etta-Tawo for 30 yds for a TD, (Cole Murphy KICK) (Syracuse led 14-0 over UConn).
Rushing Touchdown
Ron Johnson run for 2 yds for a TD, (Bobby Puyol KICK) (UConn led 7-14 over Syracuse).
Rushing Touchdown
Arkeel Newsome run for 6 yds for a TD, (Bobby Puyol KICK) (UConn led 14-14 over Syracuse).
Field Goal Good
Cole Murphy 47 yd FG GOOD (Syracuse led 17-14 over UConn).
Interception Return Touchdown
Bryant Shirreffs pass intercepted for a TD Cordell Hudson return for 22 yds for a TD, (Cole Murphy KICK) (UConn led 17-24 over Syracuse).
Stat Callouts
Final score
31-24
Syracuse defeated UConn.
Total yards
469-425
Syracuse held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
62
Syracuse averaged 2.4 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
407
Syracuse averaged 10.2 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
8-15
Syracuse's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
8-21
UConn's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
0-1
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | UConn | Syracuse |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 425 | 469 |
| Passing Yards | 281 | 407 |
| Rushing Yards | 144 | 62 |
| First Downs | 23 | 19 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 8-21 | 8-15 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 4-6 | 0-0 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 1-5 | 4-25 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 0 |
| Completions / Attempts | 28-46 | 26-40 |
| Rushing Attempts | 45 | 26 |
| Passing TDs | 1 | 2 |
| Rushing TDs | 2 | 1 |
| Kicking Points | 6 | 7 |
| Possession Time | 38:29 | 21:31 |