Total Yards
Syracuse305
Liberty369
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Liberty at Syracuse
Sep 25, 2021 • Completed
Season 2021RegularWeek 4
Away
Liberty
Conference USA
Final Score
21 - 24
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Passing Yards
Syracuse77
Liberty219
Rushing Yards
Syracuse228
Liberty150
Turnovers
Syracuse0
Liberty1
Game Conditions
ConditionCloudy
Temperature57°F
Wind3 mph SW
Humidity
87%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Box Score Comparison
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Possession Split
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Syracuse31:21
Liberty28:39
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
Syracuse edges Liberty 24-21
Syracuse defeated Liberty 24-21 in Week 4 of the 2021 regular slate, finishing with a 305-369 edge in total yards, and scoring 0 passing touchdowns and 3 rushing touchdowns.
Syracuse set the terms early in a game that finished 24-21. Sean Tucker run for 27 yds for a TD, (Andre Szmyt KICK) came with {'seconds': 51, 'minutes': 9} left in the quarter 2, giving Syracuse the first major swing.
Syracuse's box score carried the story: 305 total yards, 228 rushing yards, and 77 passing yards. Liberty finished with 369 total yards, including 150 on the ground and 219 through the air.
Syracuse converted 4-13 on third down, went 0-0 on fourth down, the turnover count was 0-1, Syracuse led 14-7 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Andre Szmyt 35 yd FG GOOD.
Key Moments
Rushing Touchdown
Sean Tucker run for 27 yds for a TD, (Andre Szmyt KICK) (Syracuse led 14-0 over Liberty).
Rushing Touchdown
Garrett Shrader run for 1 yd for a TD, (Andre Szmyt KICK) (Syracuse led 7-0 over Liberty).
Passing Touchdown
Malik Willis pass complete to Shedro Louis for 7 yds for a TD, (Alex Barbir KICK) (Liberty led 7-14 over Syracuse).
Passing Touchdown
Malik Willis pass complete to CJ Daniels for 23 yds for a TD, (Alex Barbir KICK) (Liberty led 14-21 over Syracuse).
Rushing Touchdown
Garrett Shrader run for 10 yds for a TD, (Andre Szmyt KICK) (Syracuse led 21-7 over Liberty).
Passing Touchdown
Malik Willis pass complete to Demario Douglas for 33 yds for a TD, (Alex Barbir KICK) (Liberty led 21-21 over Syracuse).
Stat Callouts
Final score
24-21
Syracuse defeated Liberty.
Total yards
305-369
Syracuse held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
228
Syracuse averaged 4.3 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
77
Syracuse averaged 5.1 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
4-13
Syracuse's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
5-12
Liberty's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
0-1
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Syracuse | Liberty |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 305 | 369 |
| Passing Yards | 77 | 219 |
| Rushing Yards | 228 | 150 |
| First Downs | 22 | 20 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 4-13 | 5-12 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-0 | 0-1 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 5-37 | 7-69 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 1 |
| Completions / Attempts | 6-15 | 16-21 |
| Rushing Attempts | 53 | 41 |
| Passing TDs | 0 | 3 |
| Rushing TDs | 3 | 0 |
| Kicking Points | 6 | 3 |
| Possession Time | 31:21 | 28:39 |