Total Yards
Virginia Tech437
Syracuse550
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Syracuse at Virginia Tech
Oct 23, 2021 • Completed
Season 2021RegularWeek 8
Away
Syracuse
ACC
Final Score
41 - 36
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Passing Yards
Virginia Tech177
Syracuse236
Rushing Yards
Virginia Tech260
Syracuse314
Turnovers
Virginia Tech0
Syracuse0
Game Conditions
Temperature61°F
Wind7 mph NW
Humidity
54%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Possession Split
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Virginia Tech28:46
Syracuse31:14
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Game Story
Syracuse holds off Virginia Tech 41-36
Syracuse defeated Virginia Tech 41-36 in Week 8 of the 2021 regular slate, finishing with a 550-437 edge in total yards, and scoring 2 passing touchdowns and 4 rushing touchdowns.
Syracuse set the terms early in a game that finished 41-36. Braxton Burmeister pass complete to Drake DeIuliis for 22 yds for a TD, (John Parker Romo KICK) came with {'seconds': 39, 'minutes': 8} left in the first quarter, giving Virginia Tech the first major swing.
Syracuse's box score carried the story: 550 total yards, 314 rushing yards, and 236 passing yards. Virginia Tech finished with 437 total yards, including 260 on the ground and 177 through the air.
Syracuse converted 7-16 on third down, went 4-4 on fourth down, the turnover count was 0-0, Syracuse led 13-19 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Damien Alford 45 Yd pass from Garrett Shrader (Andre Szmyt Kick).
Key Moments
Passing Touchdown
Braxton Burmeister pass complete to Drake DeIuliis for 22 yds for a TD, (John Parker Romo KICK) (Virginia Tech led 7-0 over Syracuse).
Rushing Touchdown
Sean Tucker run for 28 yds for a TD, (Andre Szmyt KICK) (Syracuse led 7-7 over Virginia Tech).
Field Goal Good
John Parker Romo 48 yd FG GOOD (Virginia Tech led 19-13 over Syracuse).
Rushing Touchdown
Garrett Shrader 9 Yd Run (Andre Szmyt PAT blocked) (Syracuse led 13-14 over Virginia Tech).
Rushing Touchdown
Malachi Thomas run for 4 yds for a TD, (John Parker Romo KICK) (Virginia Tech led 14-7 over Syracuse).
Rushing Touchdown
Malachi Thomas 2 Yd Run (John Parker Romo Kick) (Virginia Tech led 26-20 over Syracuse).
Stat Callouts
Final score
41-36
Syracuse defeated Virginia Tech.
Total yards
550-437
Syracuse held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
314
Syracuse averaged 7 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
236
Syracuse averaged 6.9 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
7-16
Syracuse's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
5-12
Virginia Tech's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
0-0
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Virginia Tech | Syracuse |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 437 | 550 |
| Passing Yards | 177 | 236 |
| Rushing Yards | 260 | 314 |
| First Downs | 21 | 25 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 5-12 | 7-16 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-1 | 4-4 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 1-5 | 7-45 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 0 |
| Completions / Attempts | 10-20 | 16-34 |
| Rushing Attempts | 44 | 45 |
| Passing TDs | 1 | 2 |
| Rushing TDs | 3 | 4 |
| Kicking Points | 10 | 5 |
| Possession Time | 28:46 | 31:14 |