Total Yards
Wake Forest330
Syracuse326
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Syracuse at Wake Forest
Oct 8, 2016 • Completed
Season 2016RegularWeek 6
Away
Syracuse
ACC
Final Score
9 - 28
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Wake Forest
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Passing Yards
Wake Forest140
Syracuse168
Rushing Yards
Wake Forest190
Syracuse158
Turnovers
Wake Forest2
Syracuse2
Game Conditions
ConditionLight Rain
Temperature63°F
Wind17 mph NE
Humidity
97%
Precipitation
0.04 in
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Possession Split
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Wake Forest34:04
Syracuse25:56
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
Wake Forest beats Syracuse 28-9
Wake Forest defeated Syracuse 28-9 in Week 6 of the 2016 regular slate, finishing with a 330-326 edge in total yards, and scoring 0 passing touchdowns and 3 rushing touchdowns.
Wake Forest set the terms early in a game that finished 28-9. TEAM run for a loss of 45 yards for a SAFETY TEAM fumbled, forced by Parris Bennett, recovered by WFrst Dom Maggio for a SAFETY , return for no gain Dom Maggio fumbled, forced by Parris Bennett, recovered by WFrst Charles Argenzi... came with {'seconds': 38, 'minutes': 11} left in the first quarter, giving Wake Forest the first major swing.
Wake Forest's box score carried the story: 330 total yards, 190 rushing yards, and 140 passing yards. Syracuse finished with 326 total yards, including 158 on the ground and 168 through the air.
Wake Forest converted 7-16 on third down, went 1-3 on fourth down, the turnover count was 2-2, Wake Forest led 14-9 at halftime. The explosive highlight was John Wolford run for 37 yds for a TD, (Mike Weaver KICK).
Key Moments
Safety
TEAM run for a loss of 45 yards for a SAFETY TEAM fumbled, forced by Parris Bennett, recovered by WFrst Dom Maggio for a SAFETY , return for no gain Dom Maggio fumbled, forced by Parris Ben... (Wake Forest led 0-2 over Syracuse).
Rushing Touchdown
John Wolford run for 7 yds for a TD, (Mike Weaver KICK) (Wake Forest led 7-2 over Syracuse).
Rushing Touchdown
Dontae Strickland run for 1 yd for a TD, (Cole Murphy KICK) (Syracuse led 9-7 over Wake Forest).
Rushing Touchdown
John Wolford run for 37 yds for a TD, (Mike Weaver KICK) (Wake Forest led 14-9 over Syracuse).
Rushing Touchdown
Cade Carney run for 3 yds for a TD, (Mike Weaver KICK) (Wake Forest led 21-9 over Syracuse).
Fumble Recovery (Opponent)
Eric Dungey pass complete to Jordan Fredericks for 8 yds for a TD Jordan Fredericks fumbled, forced by Brad Watson, recovered by WFrst Cameron Glenn , return for 83 yds, (Mike Weaver KICK) (Syracuse led 9-28 over Wake Forest).
Stat Callouts
Final score
28-9
Wake Forest defeated Syracuse.
Total yards
330-326
Wake Forest held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
190
Wake Forest averaged 3.7 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
140
Wake Forest averaged 6.4 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
7-16
Wake Forest's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
5-16
Syracuse's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
2-2
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Wake Forest | Syracuse |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 330 | 326 |
| Passing Yards | 140 | 168 |
| Rushing Yards | 190 | 158 |
| First Downs | 21 | 14 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 7-16 | 5-16 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 1-3 | 1-1 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 1-5 | 7-63 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 2 |
| Completions / Attempts | 13-22 | 17-26 |
| Rushing Attempts | 51 | 40 |
| Passing TDs | 0 | 0 |
| Rushing TDs | 3 | 1 |
| Kicking Points | 4 | 1 |
| Possession Time | 34:04 | 25:56 |