Total Yards
NC State462
Syracuse444
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Syracuse at NC State
Sep 30, 2017 • Completed
Season 2017RegularWeek 5
Away
Syracuse
ACC
Final Score
25 - 33
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Passing Yards
NC State206
Syracuse385
Rushing Yards
NC State256
Syracuse59
Turnovers
NC State0
Syracuse1
Game Conditions
Temperature73°F
Wind13 mph NE
Humidity
46%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Box Score Comparison
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Possession Split
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NC State36:29
Syracuse23:31
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
NC State holds off Syracuse 33-25
NC State defeated Syracuse 33-25 in Week 5 of the 2017 regular slate, finishing with a 462-444 edge in total yards, and scoring 1 passing touchdowns and 3 rushing touchdowns.
NC State set the terms early in a game that finished 33-25. Carson Wise 48 yd FG GOOD came with {'seconds': 44, 'minutes': 4} left in the first quarter, giving NC State the first major swing.
NC State's box score carried the story: 462 total yards, 256 rushing yards, and 206 passing yards. Syracuse finished with 444 total yards, including 59 on the ground and 385 through the air.
NC State converted 3-12 on third down, went 2-2 on fourth down, the turnover count was 0-1, NC State led 26-7 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Carson Wise 48 yd FG GOOD.
Key Moments
Field Goal Good
Carson Wise 48 yd FG GOOD (NC State led 6-0 over Syracuse).
Passing Touchdown
Ryan Finley pass complete to Stephen Louis for 20 yds for a TD, (Carson Wise KICK) (NC State led 13-0 over Syracuse).
Field Goal Good
Carson Wise 26 yd FG GOOD (NC State led 3-0 over Syracuse).
Rushing Touchdown
Reggie Gallaspy II run for 10 yds for a TD, (Carson Wise PAT MISSED) (NC State led 19-7 over Syracuse).
Rushing Touchdown
Jaylen Samuels run for 16 yds for a TD, (Carson Wise KICK) (NC State led 26-7 over Syracuse).
Rushing Touchdown
Eric Dungey run for 7 yds for a TD, (Cole Murphy KICK) (Syracuse led 7-13 over NC State).
Stat Callouts
Final score
33-25
NC State defeated Syracuse.
Total yards
462-444
NC State held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
256
NC State averaged 5.4 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
206
NC State averaged 6.1 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
3-12
NC State's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
7-17
Syracuse's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
0-1
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | NC State | Syracuse |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 462 | 444 |
| Passing Yards | 206 | 385 |
| Rushing Yards | 256 | 59 |
| First Downs | 29 | 20 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 3-12 | 7-17 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 2-2 | 3-5 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 6-49 | 12-93 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 1 |
| Completions / Attempts | 21-34 | 30-48 |
| Rushing Attempts | 47 | 30 |
| Passing TDs | 1 | 1 |
| Rushing TDs | 3 | 2 |
| Kicking Points | 9 | 5 |
| Possession Time | 36:29 | 23:31 |