Total Yards
Syracuse461
UConn416
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UConn at Syracuse
Sep 6, 2025 • Completed
Season 2025RegularWeek 2
Away
UConn
FBS Independents
Final Score
20 - 27
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Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
Syracuse417
UConn274
Rushing Yards
Syracuse44
UConn142
Turnovers
Syracuse2
UConn0
Game Conditions
ConditionOvercast
Temperature65°F
Wind9 mph W
Humidity
66%
Precipitation
0.00 in
Advanced Box Snapshot
Excitement
6.60
Postgame Win Probability
Syracuse: 21.2%
UConn: 78.8%
Player Game Leaders
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Box Score Comparison
Syracuse vs UConn box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
Syracuse26:26
UConn33:34
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
Syracuse holds off UConn 27-20
Syracuse defeated UConn 27-20 in Week 2 of the 2025 regular slate, finishing with a 461-416 edge in total yards, and scoring 2 passing touchdowns and 1 rushing touchdowns.
Syracuse set the terms early in a game that finished 27-20. Tripp Woody 38 yd FG GOOD came with 3:37 left in the quarter 2, giving Syracuse the first major swing.
Syracuse's box score carried the story: 461 total yards, 44 rushing yards, and 417 passing yards. UConn finished with 416 total yards, including 142 on the ground and 274 through the air.
Syracuse converted 5-15 on third down, went 1-3 on fourth down, the turnover count was 2-0, Syracuse led 6-14 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Steve Angeli pass complete to Justus Ross-Simmons for 53 yds for a TD (Two-Point Conversion failed).
Key Moments
Field Goal Good
Tripp Woody 38 yd FG GOOD (Syracuse led 3-7 over UConn).
Passing Touchdown
John Neider pass complete to Alex Honig for 15 yds for a TD (Chris Freeman KICK) (UConn led 7-0 over Syracuse).
Rushing Touchdown
Mel Brown run for 45 yds for a TD (Chris Freeman KICK) (UConn led 14-3 over Syracuse).
Field Goal Good
Tripp Woody 32 yd FG GOOD (Syracuse led 6-14 over UConn).
Field Goal Good
Chris Freeman 35 yd FG GOOD (UConn led 17-6 over Syracuse).
Passing Touchdown
Steve Angeli pass complete to Justus Ross-Simmons for 53 yds for a TD (Two-Point Conversion failed) (Syracuse led 12-17 over UConn).
Stat Callouts
Final score
27-20
Syracuse defeated UConn.
Total yards
461-416
Syracuse held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
44
Syracuse averaged 1.5 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
417
Syracuse averaged 7.9 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
5-15
Syracuse's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
4-17
UConn's offense struggled to keep drives alive.
Turnovers
2-0
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Syracuse | UConn |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 461 | 416 |
| Passing Yards | 417 | 274 |
| Rushing Yards | 44 | 142 |
| First Downs | 24 | 20 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 5-15 | 4-17 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 1-3 | 2-4 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 4-28 | 4-32 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 0 |
| Completions / Attempts | 33-53 | 25-44 |
| Rushing Attempts | 29 | 34 |
| Passing TDs | 2 | 1 |
| Rushing TDs | 1 | 1 |
| Kicking Points | 7 | 8 |
| Possession Time | 26:26 | 33:34 |