Total Yards
Syracuse258
Rutgers195
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Rutgers at Syracuse
Sep 11, 2021 • Completed
Season 2021RegularWeek 2
Away
Rutgers
Big Ten
Final Score
17 - 7
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Passing Yards
Syracuse191
Rutgers145
Rushing Yards
Syracuse67
Rutgers50
Turnovers
Syracuse3
Rutgers0
Game Conditions
ConditionCloudy
Temperature78°F
Wind12 mph SW
Humidity
45%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Syracuse24:04
Rutgers35:56
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Game Story
Rutgers beats Syracuse 17-7
Rutgers defeated Syracuse 17-7 in Week 2 of the 2021 regular slate, finishing with a 195-258 edge in total yards, and scoring 1 passing touchdowns and 1 rushing touchdowns.
Rutgers set the terms early in a game that finished 17-7. Sean Tucker run for 24 yds for a TD, (Andre Szmyt KICK) came with {'seconds': 54, 'minutes': 5} left in the quarter 3, giving Syracuse the first major swing.
Rutgers's box score carried the story: 195 total yards, 50 rushing yards, and 145 passing yards. Syracuse finished with 258 total yards, including 67 on the ground and 191 through the air.
Rutgers converted 3-15 on third down, went 2-4 on fourth down, the turnover count was 0-3. The explosive highlight was Noah Vedral pass complete to Jovani Haskins for 30 yds for a TD, (Valentino Ambrosio KICK).
Key Moments
Rushing Touchdown
Sean Tucker run for 24 yds for a TD, (Andre Szmyt KICK) (Syracuse led 7-7 over Rutgers).
Rushing Touchdown
Kyle Monangai run for 11 yds for a TD, (Valentino Ambrosio KICK) (Rutgers led 7-0 over Syracuse).
Passing Touchdown
Noah Vedral pass complete to Jovani Haskins for 30 yds for a TD, (Valentino Ambrosio KICK) (Rutgers led 14-7 over Syracuse).
Field Goal Good
Valentino Ambrosio 27 yd FG GOOD (Rutgers led 17-7 over Syracuse).
Stat Callouts
Final score
17-7
Rutgers defeated Syracuse.
Total yards
195-258
Rutgers held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
50
Rutgers averaged 1.2 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
145
Rutgers averaged 5.2 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
3-15
Rutgers's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
2-14
Syracuse's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
0-3
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Syracuse | Rutgers |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 258 | 195 |
| Passing Yards | 191 | 145 |
| Rushing Yards | 67 | 50 |
| First Downs | 14 | 16 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 2-14 | 3-15 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 1-1 | 2-4 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 8-55 | 4-40 |
| Turnovers | 3 | 0 |
| Completions / Attempts | 19-32 | 22-28 |
| Rushing Attempts | 30 | 42 |
| Passing TDs | 0 | 1 |
| Rushing TDs | 1 | 1 |
| Kicking Points | 1 | 5 |
| Possession Time | 24:04 | 35:56 |