Total Yards
Miami480
Syracuse399
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Data sourced from NCAA game stats archive (2017)
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Syracuse at Miami
Oct 21, 2017 • Completed
Season 2017RegularWeek 8
Away
Syracuse
ACC
Final Score
19 - 27
SM
Home
Miami
ACC
Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
Miami344
Syracuse135
Rushing Yards
Miami136
Syracuse264
Turnovers
Miami1
Syracuse4
Game Conditions
Temperature81°F
Wind15 mph E
Humidity
85%
Precipitation
0.02 in
Player Game Leaders
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Box Score Comparison
Miami vs Syracuse box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
Miami30:41
Syracuse29:19
Stat Dominance
Team comparison across key performance areas
Radar chart comparing team performance across key metrics
Game Story
Miami holds off Syracuse 27-19
Miami defeated Syracuse 27-19 in Week 8 of the 2017 regular slate, finishing with a 480-399 edge in total yards, and scoring 2 passing touchdowns and 1 rushing touchdowns.
Miami set the terms early in a game that finished 27-19. Michael Badgley 18 yd FG GOOD came with {'seconds': 25, 'minutes': 7} left in the first quarter, giving Miami the first major swing.
Miami's box score carried the story: 480 total yards, 136 rushing yards, and 344 passing yards. Syracuse finished with 399 total yards, including 264 on the ground and 135 through the air.
Miami converted 3-13 on third down, went 0-1 on fourth down, the turnover count was 1-4, Miami led 13-3 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Malik Rosier pass complete to Jeff Thomas for 48 yds for a TD, (Michael Badgley KICK).
Key Moments
Field Goal Good
Michael Badgley 18 yd FG GOOD (Miami led 3-0 over Syracuse).
Field Goal Good
Michael Badgley 39 yd FG GOOD (Miami led 13-0 over Syracuse).
Passing Touchdown
Malik Rosier pass complete to Christopher Herndon IV for 10 yds for a TD, (Michael Badgley KICK) (Miami led 10-0 over Syracuse).
Field Goal Good
Cole Murphy 22 yd FG GOOD (Syracuse led 3-13 over Miami).
Rushing Touchdown
Moe Neal run for 15 yds for a TD, (Cole Murphy KICK) (Syracuse led 13-20 over Miami).
Field Goal Good
Cole Murphy 40 yd FG GOOD (Syracuse led 6-13 over Miami).
Stat Callouts
Final score
27-19
Miami defeated Syracuse.
Total yards
480-399
Miami held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
136
Miami averaged 4.3 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
344
Miami averaged 8 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
3-13
Miami's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
9-23
Syracuse's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
1-4
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Miami | Syracuse |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 480 | 399 |
| Passing Yards | 344 | 135 |
| Rushing Yards | 136 | 264 |
| First Downs | 22 | 23 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 3-13 | 9-23 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-1 | 1-2 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 5-42 | 3-22 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 4 |
| Completions / Attempts | 26-43 | 14-42 |
| Rushing Attempts | 32 | 51 |
| Passing TDs | 2 | 0 |
| Rushing TDs | 1 | 1 |
| Kicking Points | 9 | 13 |
| Possession Time | 30:41 | 29:19 |