Total Yards
Syracuse579
Central Michigan382
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Central Michigan at Syracuse
Sep 16, 2017 • Completed
Season 2017RegularWeek 3
Away
Central Michigan
Mid-American
Final Score
17 - 41
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Passing Yards
Syracuse279
Central Michigan277
Rushing Yards
Syracuse300
Central Michigan105
Turnovers
Syracuse3
Central Michigan3
Game Conditions
Temperature80°F
Wind0 mph N
Humidity
58%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Box Score Comparison
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Possession Split
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Syracuse29:46
Central Michigan30:14
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Game Story
Syracuse pulls away from Central Michigan 41-17
Syracuse defeated Central Michigan 41-17 in Week 3 of the 2017 regular slate, finishing with a 579-382 edge in total yards, and scoring 2 passing touchdowns and 2 rushing touchdowns.
Syracuse set the terms early in a game that finished 41-17. Michael Armstrong 30 yd FG GOOD came with {'seconds': 33, 'minutes': 2} left in the first quarter, giving Central Michigan the first major swing.
Syracuse's box score carried the story: 579 total yards, 300 rushing yards, and 279 passing yards. Central Michigan finished with 382 total yards, including 105 on the ground and 277 through the air.
Syracuse converted 7-19 on third down, went 1-1 on fourth down, the turnover count was 3-3, Syracuse led 24-17 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Cole Murphy 41 yd FG GOOD.
Key Moments
Field Goal Good
Michael Armstrong 30 yd FG GOOD (Central Michigan led 10-3 over Syracuse).
Passing Touchdown
Shane Morris pass complete to Cameron Cole for 56 yds for a TD, (Michael Armstrong KICK) (Central Michigan led 7-3 over Syracuse).
Interception Return Touchdown
Shane Morris pass intercepted for a TD Evan Foster return for 24 yds for a TD, (Cole Murphy KICK) (Central Michigan led 10-10 over Syracuse).
Field Goal Good
Cole Murphy 41 yd FG GOOD (Syracuse led 3-0 over Central Michigan).
Rushing Touchdown
Dontae Strickland run for 9 yds for a TD, (Cole Murphy KICK) (Syracuse led 24-17 over Central Michigan).
Passing Touchdown
Shane Morris pass complete to Jonathan Ward for 17 yds for a TD, (Michael Armstrong KICK) (Central Michigan led 17-10 over Syracuse).
Stat Callouts
Final score
41-17
Syracuse defeated Central Michigan.
Total yards
579-382
Syracuse held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
300
Syracuse averaged 6.8 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
279
Syracuse averaged 8 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
7-19
Syracuse's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
3-16
Central Michigan's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
3-3
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Syracuse | Central Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 579 | 382 |
| Passing Yards | 279 | 277 |
| Rushing Yards | 300 | 105 |
| First Downs | 18 | 22 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 7-19 | 3-16 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 1-1 | 1-2 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 9-104 | 5-38 |
| Turnovers | 3 | 3 |
| Completions / Attempts | 19-35 | 23-46 |
| Rushing Attempts | 44 | 34 |
| Passing TDs | 2 | 2 |
| Rushing TDs | 2 | 0 |
| Kicking Points | 11 | 5 |
| Possession Time | 29:46 | 30:14 |