Total Yards
Western Michigan621
Syracuse560
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Syracuse at Western Michigan
Aug 31, 2018 • Completed
Season 2018RegularWeek 1
Away
Syracuse
ACC
Final Score
55 - 42
SWM
Home
Western Michigan
Mid-American
Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
Western Michigan379
Syracuse226
Rushing Yards
Western Michigan242
Syracuse334
Turnovers
Western Michigan2
Syracuse1
Game Conditions
Temperature81°F
Wind7 mph S
Humidity
55%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Box Score Comparison
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Possession Split
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Western Michigan26:07
Syracuse33:53
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
Syracuse beats Western Michigan 55-42
Syracuse defeated Western Michigan 55-42 in Week 1 of the 2018 regular slate, finishing with a 560-621 edge in total yards, and scoring 2 passing touchdowns and 5 rushing touchdowns.
Syracuse set the terms early in a game that finished 55-42. Moe Neal run for 3 yds for a TD (Andre Szmyt KICK) came with {'seconds': 51, 'minutes': 0} left in the first quarter, giving Syracuse the first major swing.
Syracuse's box score carried the story: 560 total yards, 334 rushing yards, and 226 passing yards. Western Michigan finished with 621 total yards, including 242 on the ground and 379 through the air.
Syracuse converted 7-17 on third down, went 2-3 on fourth down, the turnover count was 1-2, Syracuse led 34-7 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Andre Szmyt 43 yd FG GOOD.
Key Moments
Rushing Touchdown
Moe Neal run for 3 yds for a TD (Andre Szmyt KICK) (Syracuse led 24-7 over Western Michigan).
Rushing Touchdown
Moe Neal run for 1 yd for a TD (Andre Szmyt KICK) (Syracuse led 17-0 over Western Michigan).
Passing Touchdown
Eric Dungey pass complete to Jamal Custis for 27 yds for a TD (Andre Szmyt KICK) (Syracuse led 7-0 over Western Michigan).
Field Goal Good
Andre Szmyt 26 yd FG GOOD (Syracuse led 10-0 over Western Michigan).
Rushing Touchdown
LeVante Bellamy run for 7 yds for a TD (Josh Grant KICK) (Western Michigan led 7-17 over Syracuse).
Rushing Touchdown
Dontae Strickland run for 1 yd for a TD (Andre Szmyt KICK) (Syracuse led 31-7 over Western Michigan).
Stat Callouts
Final score
55-42
Syracuse defeated Western Michigan.
Total yards
560-621
Syracuse held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
334
Syracuse averaged 5.4 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
226
Syracuse averaged 8.1 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
7-17
Syracuse's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
2-10
Western Michigan's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
1-2
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Western Michigan | Syracuse |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 621 | 560 |
| Passing Yards | 379 | 226 |
| Rushing Yards | 242 | 334 |
| First Downs | 24 | 26 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 2-10 | 7-17 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 1-2 | 2-3 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 6-45 | 5-45 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 1 |
| Completions / Attempts | 19-36 | 11-28 |
| Rushing Attempts | 28 | 62 |
| Passing TDs | 3 | 2 |
| Rushing TDs | 3 | 5 |
| Kicking Points | 9 | 13 |
| Possession Time | 26:07 | 33:53 |