Total Yards
Syracuse159
South Florida407
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Data sourced from NCAA game stats archive (2023)
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South Florida at Syracuse
Dec 22, 2023 • Completed • Neutral Site
RoofClaim.com Boca Raton Bowl
Season 2023PostseasonWeek 1
Away
South Florida
American Athletic
Final Score
45 - 0
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Syracuse
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Passing Yards
Syracuse139
South Florida246
Rushing Yards
Syracuse20
South Florida161
Turnovers
Syracuse4
South Florida1
Game Conditions
ConditionFair
Temperature66°F
Wind21 mph NE
Humidity
68%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Box Score Comparison
Syracuse vs South Florida box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
Syracuse30:06
South Florida29:54
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
South Florida routs Syracuse 45-0
South Florida defeated Syracuse 45-0 in Week 1 of the 2023 postseason slate, finishing with a 407-159 edge in total yards, and scoring 3 passing touchdowns and 1 rushing touchdowns.
South Florida set the terms early in a game that finished 45-0. Byrum Brown pass complete to Sean Atkins for 13 yds for a TD (John Cannon KICK) came with {'seconds': 49, 'minutes': 7} left in the first quarter, giving South Florida the first major swing.
South Florida's box score carried the story: 407 total yards, 161 rushing yards, and 246 passing yards. Syracuse finished with 159 total yards, including 20 on the ground and 139 through the air.
South Florida converted 5-15 on third down, went 2-2 on fourth down, the turnover count was 1-4, South Florida led 31-0 at halftime. The explosive highlight was John Cannon 40 yd FG GOOD.
Key Moments
Passing Touchdown
Byrum Brown pass complete to Sean Atkins for 13 yds for a TD (John Cannon KICK) (South Florida led 7-0 over Syracuse).
Fumble Recovery (Opponent)
Brady Denaburg run for a loss of 10 yards Brady Denaburg fumbled, recovered by USF Aamaris Brown , return for 64 yds (John Cannon KICK) (Syracuse led 0-14 over South Florida).
Sack
Braden Davis sacked by Daquan Evans for a loss of 9 yards Braden Davis fumbled, forced by Daquan Evans, recovered by USF Tramel Logan , return for 0 yards , return for 61 yds (John Cannon K... (Syracuse led 0-31 over South Florida).
Passing Touchdown
Byrum Brown pass complete to Khafre Brown for 31 yds for a TD (John Cannon KICK) (South Florida led 21-0 over Syracuse).
Field Goal Good
John Cannon 40 yd FG GOOD (South Florida led 24-0 over Syracuse).
Passing Touchdown
Byrum Brown pass complete to Sean Atkins for 35 yds for a TD (John Cannon KICK) (South Florida led 38-0 over Syracuse).
Stat Callouts
Final score
45-0
South Florida defeated Syracuse.
Total yards
407-159
South Florida held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
161
South Florida averaged 3.7 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
246
South Florida averaged 7.9 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
5-15
South Florida's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
1-17
Syracuse's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
1-4
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Syracuse | South Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 159 | 407 |
| Passing Yards | 139 | 246 |
| Rushing Yards | 20 | 161 |
| First Downs | 9 | 21 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 1-17 | 5-15 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 1-3 | 2-2 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 7-50 | 9-84 |
| Turnovers | 4 | 1 |
| Completions / Attempts | 10-24 | 22-31 |
| Rushing Attempts | 41 | 44 |
| Passing TDs | 0 | 3 |
| Rushing TDs | 0 | 1 |
| Kicking Points | 0 | 9 |
| Possession Time | 30:06 | 29:54 |