Total Yards
Syracuse586
Central Connecticut167
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Data sourced from NCAA game stats archive (2017)
Game Center
Central Connecticut at Syracuse
Sep 1, 2017 • Completed
Season 2017RegularWeek 1
Away
Central Connecticut
Road profile
Final Score
7 - 50
CCS
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Syracuse
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Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
Syracuse431
Central Connecticut113
Rushing Yards
Syracuse155
Central Connecticut54
Turnovers
Syracuse2
Central Connecticut1
Game Conditions
Temperature56°F
Wind7 mph W
Humidity
57%
Precipitation
0.00 in
Player Game Leaders
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Box Score Comparison
Syracuse vs Central Connecticut box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
Syracuse31:35
Central Connecticut28:25
Stat Dominance
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Radar chart comparing team performance across key metrics
Game Story
Syracuse routs Central Connecticut 50-7
Syracuse defeated Central Connecticut 50-7 in Week 1 of the 2017 regular slate, finishing with a 586-167 edge in total yards, and scoring 3 passing touchdowns and 3 rushing touchdowns.
Syracuse set the terms early in a game that finished 50-7. Eric Dungey run for 11 yds for a TD, (Cole Murphy KICK) came with {'seconds': 8, 'minutes': 12} left in the first quarter, giving Syracuse the first major swing.
Syracuse's box score carried the story: 586 total yards, 155 rushing yards, and 431 passing yards. Central Connecticut finished with 167 total yards, including 54 on the ground and 113 through the air.
Syracuse converted 11-19 on third down, went 1-1 on fourth down, the turnover count was 2-1, Syracuse led 31-0 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Eric Dungey pass complete to Moe Neal for 52 yds for a TD, (Cole Murphy KICK).
Key Moments
Rushing Touchdown
Eric Dungey run for 11 yds for a TD, (Cole Murphy KICK) (Syracuse led 7-0 over Central Connecticut).
Passing Touchdown
Eric Dungey pass complete to Ervin Philips for 14 yds for a TD, (Cole Murphy KICK) (Syracuse led 21-0 over Central Connecticut).
Rushing Touchdown
Dontae Strickland run for 6 yds for a TD, (Cole Murphy KICK) (Syracuse led 14-0 over Central Connecticut).
Passing Touchdown
Eric Dungey pass complete to Moe Neal for 52 yds for a TD, (Cole Murphy KICK) (Syracuse led 31-0 over Central Connecticut).
Field Goal Good
Cole Murphy 29 yd FG GOOD (Syracuse led 24-0 over Central Connecticut).
Rushing Touchdown
Eric Dungey run for 2 yds for a TD, (Sterling Hofrichter KICK) (Syracuse led 44-7 over Central Connecticut).
Stat Callouts
Final score
50-7
Syracuse defeated Central Connecticut.
Total yards
586-167
Syracuse held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
155
Syracuse averaged 3.8 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
431
Syracuse averaged 8.3 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
11-19
Syracuse's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
1-15
Central Connecticut's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
2-1
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Syracuse | Central Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 586 | 167 |
| Passing Yards | 431 | 113 |
| Rushing Yards | 155 | 54 |
| First Downs | 34 | 8 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 11-19 | 1-15 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 1-1 | 1-1 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 4-28 | 8-68 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 1 |
| Completions / Attempts | 37-52 | 12-27 |
| Rushing Attempts | 41 | 30 |
| Passing TDs | 3 | 1 |
| Rushing TDs | 3 | 0 |
| Kicking Points | 14 | 1 |
| Possession Time | 31:35 | 28:25 |