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I don't often use the word "content" to describe my feelings following 18-point losses. But after the Syracuse Orange fell 38-20 yesterday to the Florida State Seminoles, I can't help but feel encouraged.
The Orange kinda-sorta hung around for longer than I expected they would, and if it weren't for a few crucial dropped passes, the final score might have been even closer.
From Saturday, let's take a closer look at Syracuse's stats:
Offense
Passing:
- AJ Long: 16-of-27, 167 yards, 2 touchdowns, 2 interceptions; 46.8 QBR
- Austin Wilson: 5-of-9, 89 yards, 0 touchdowns, 1 interception; 28.3 QBR
Rushing: 31 carries (six different rushers), 156 yards, 0 touchdowns
Total Offense: 412 yards
Red Zone: 4 Attempts, 2 FGs
Defense
Yards Allowed: 482 (317 yards passing, 165 yards rushing)
Yards Allowed Per Rush: 4.6 Yard AVG
Red Zone: 5 Attempts, 4 TDs, 1 FG
Turnovers Forced: 2 fumbles recovered
Special Teams
Net Punting: 48.3 Yard AVG (3 punts, 145 yards)
Kickoff Returns: 21.3 Yard AVG (4 returns, 85 yards)
Kick Return Defense: 18.0 Yard AVG (2 returns, 36 yards)
Punt Returns: None
Punt Return Defense: 2.5 Yard AVG (2 returns, 5 yards)
Field Goals: 2 Attempts, 2 FGs (21 and 32 yards)
Time of Possession
Orange Possession: 23:33
Seminole Possession: 36:27
Other Stats
Third Down Efficiency: 7-of-14
Third Down Defense: 6-of-10
Penalties: 7 for 64 yards