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South Florida at Syracuse

Saturday, November 10, 2007

South Florida beat Syracuse 41–⁠10. It was their third meeting; after it, South Florida led the series 3–⁠0.

AwaySouth Florida9–⁠4 in 2007
41
HomeSyracuse2–⁠10 in 2007
10

Final at JMA Wireless Dome, SyracuseIndoorsAttendance 38,039

Scoring by quarter

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
South Florida71321041
Syracuse037010

Standouts

  • PassingMatt Grothe15 of 22, 181 yards, 2 TD, 1 INTSouth Florida
  • RushingMike Ford28 carries, 134 yards, 2 TDSouth Florida
  • ReceivingMike Williams8 catches, 99 yards, 1 TDSyracuse
  • DefenseAllen Cray1 INTSouth Florida

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Player stats

South Florida

PassingC/AttYdsTDInt
Matt Grothe15/2218121
Grant Gregory4/65500
RushingCarYdsTDLong
Mike Ford28134219
Aston Samuels2101075
Matt Grothe1473116
Moise Plancher81606
ReceivingRecYdsTDLong
Carlton Mitchell661115
Taurus Johnson449122
A.J. Love348036
Jamar Taylor134034
InterceptionsIntYdsTD
Allen Cray100
Jerome Murphy100

Syracuse

PassingC/AttYdsTDInt
Cameron Dantley21/3827612
RushingCarYdsTDLong
Max Suter311011
Paul Chiara1303
Tony Fiammetta1303
Taj Smith1303
ReceivingRecYdsTDLong
Mike Williams899146
Taj Smith364036
Lavar Lobdell336014
Da’Mon Merkerson223013
InterceptionsIntYdsTD
Joe Fields1280

From CollegeFootballData’s box score. Names lead to each player’s page. ★ a career high on file.

Team stats

South FloridaSyracuse
582Total yards291
236Passing yards286
346Rushing yards15
8.4Yards per pass7.3
6.2Yards per rush0.9
26First downs14
7–⁠14Third downs2–⁠11
0–⁠0Fourth downs1–⁠2
1Turnovers4
16–⁠144Penalties8–⁠60
21:44Possession14:56

Efficiency

South FloridaSyracuse
53%Success rate36%
0.25EPA per play−0.21
0.81Explosiveness0.90
0.13Rushing EPA−0.36
0.54Passing EPA−0.12
43%Passing-down success25%
0.04First-down EPA0.19
0.31Second-down EPA−0.80
0.80Third-down EPA−0.07
4%Havoc by its defense1%

From CollegeFootballData.com: each offense’s efficiency, and the havoc each defense caused. The better side of each line is bold.

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

South Florida 76% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Every drive

Syracuse end zoneSouth Florida end zoneQ1 South FloridaTouchdown run, 4 playsQ1 SyracusePunt, 7 playsQ1 South FloridaPunt, 10 playsQ1 SyracusePunt, 7 playsQ2 South FloridaField goal, 5 playsQ2 SyracuseResult not recorded, 3 playsQ2 South FloridaPunt, 3 playsQ2 SyracuseInterception, 2 playsQ2 South FloridaTouchdown pass, 5 playsQ2 SyracusePunt, 3 playsQ2 South FloridaField goal, 13 playsQ2 SyracuseFumble, 1 playQ2 South FloridaInterception, 1 playQ2 SyracuseField goal, 4 playsQ3 South FloridaTouchdown run, 7 playsQ3 SyracuseTouchdown pass, 4 playsQ3 South FloridaTouchdown run, 10 playsQ3 SyracusePunt, 3 playsQ3 South FloridaTouchdown pass, 12 playsQ3 SyracusePunt, 3 playsQ3 South FloridaMissed FG, 10 playsQ4 SyracusePunt, 3 playsQ4 South FloridaPunt, 3 playsQ4 SyracuseInterceptionQ4 South FloridaPunt, 3 playsQ4 SyracuseTurnover on downs, 11 playsQ4 South FloridaEnd of game, 1 play
Solid bars scored; an outline in the other team’s color marks points the defense scored. Syracuse drives left to right, South Florida right to left.
  1. Q1 South FloridaTouchdown run, 4 plays, 26 yards
  2. Q1 SyracusePunt, 7 plays, 32 yards
  3. Q1 South FloridaPunt, 10 plays, 56 yards
  4. Q1 SyracusePunt, 7 plays, 25 yards
  5. Q2 South FloridaField goal, 5 plays, 52 yards
  6. Q2 SyracuseResult not recorded, 3 plays, 1 yard
  7. Q2 South FloridaPunt, 3 plays, −5 yards
  8. Q2 SyracuseInterception, 2 plays, 8 yards
  9. Q2 South FloridaTouchdown pass, 5 plays, 53 yards
  10. Q2 SyracusePunt, 3 plays, −2 yards
  11. Q2 South FloridaField goal, 13 plays, 64 yards
  12. Q2 SyracuseFumble, 1 play, 7 yards
  13. Q2 South FloridaInterception, 1 play, 0 yards
  14. Q2 SyracuseField goal, 4 plays, 47 yards
  15. Q3 South FloridaTouchdown run, 7 plays, 59 yards
  16. Q3 SyracuseTouchdown pass, 4 plays, 71 yards
  17. Q3 South FloridaTouchdown run, 10 plays, 76 yards
  18. Q3 SyracusePunt, 3 plays, −2 yards
  19. Q3 South FloridaTouchdown pass, 12 plays, 82 yards
  20. Q3 SyracusePunt, 3 plays, 8 yards
  21. Q3 South FloridaMissed FG, 10 plays, 48 yards
  22. Q4 SyracusePunt, 3 plays, 3 yards
  23. Q4 South FloridaPunt, 3 plays, −5 yards
  24. Q4 SyracuseInterception, −32 yards
  25. Q4 South FloridaPunt, 3 plays, 8 yards
  26. Q4 SyracuseTurnover on downs, 11 plays, 60 yards
  27. Q4 South FloridaEnd of game, 1 play, −1 yard

Play by play

1st quarter4 drives, then South Florida 7, Syracuse 0
South Florida Touchdown run, 4 plays
15:001st & 10 at opp 26Matt Grothe pass complete to Carlton Mitchell for 2 yards to the Syrac 24, tackled by Dowayne Davis.
15:002nd & 8 at opp 24Mike Ford rush up the middle for 19 yards to the Syrac 5 for a 1ST down, tackled by Vincenzo Giruzzi and Dowayne Davis.
15:001st & goal at opp 5Matt Grothe rush up the middle for 4 yards to the Syrac 1, tackled by Michael Holmes.
13:402nd & goal at opp 1Mike Ford rush up the middle for 1 yard for a TOUCHDOWN.South Florida 6, Syracuse 0
13:40Delbert Alvarado extra point GOOD.South Florida 7, Syracuse 0
13:40Justin Teachey kickoff for 70 yards returned by Max Suter for 20 yards to the Syrac 20, tackled by Sabbath Joseph.
Syracuse Punt, 7 plays
13:401st & 10 at own 20Cameron Dantley screen pass incomplete to Doug Hogue.
13:402nd & 10 at own 20Doug Hogue rush left for 5 yards to the Syrac 25, tackled by Nate Allen.
13:403rd & 5 at own 25Cameron Dantley middle pass complete to Mike Williams for 11 yards to the Syrac 36 for a 1ST down, tackled by Carlton Williams.
13:401st & 10 at own 36Cameron Dantley sideline pass complete to Taj Smith for 36 yards to the SFla 28 for a 1ST down, tackled by Tyller Roberts.
13:401st & 10 at opp 28Syracuse penalty 15 yard tripping accepted.
11:301st & 25 at opp 43Timeout SYRACUSE, clock 11:30.
11:301st & 25 at opp 43Doug Hogue rush up the middle for a loss of 3 yards to the SFla 46, tackled by George Selvie.
11:302nd & 28 at opp 46Doug Hogue rush up the middle for 3 yards to the SFla 43, tackled by Richard Clebert.
11:303rd & 25 at opp 43Cameron Dantley sacked by George Selvie at the SFla 48 for a loss of 5 yards.
11:304th & 30 at opp 48Rob Long punt for 43 yards.
South Florida Punt, 10 plays
11:301st & 10 at own 5Matt Grothe screen pass complete to Carlton Mitchell for 6 yards to the SFla 11, tackled by Joe Fields.
11:302nd & 4 at own 11Matt Grothe rush up the middle for 16 yards to the SFla 27 for a 1ST down, tackled by Joe Fields.
11:301st & 10 at own 27Matt Grothe middle pass complete to Carlton Mitchell for 11 yards to the SFla 38 for a 1ST down.
11:301st & 10 at own 38Mike Ford rush up the middle for 5 yards to the SFla 43, tackled by Arthur Jones.
11:302nd & 5 at own 43Matt Grothe rush up the middle for 6 yards to the SFla 49 for a 1ST down, tackled by Joe Fields and Michael Holmes.
11:301st & 10 at own 49Mike Ford rush up the middle for 2 yards to the Syrac 49, tackled by Jake Flaherty and Joe Fields.
11:302nd & 8 at opp 49Matt Grothe middle pass complete to Carlton Mitchell for 13 yards to the Syrac 36 for a 1ST down, tackled by Joe Fields and Nicholas Chestnut.
11:301st & 10 at opp 36Matt Grothe pass incomplete.
11:302nd & 10 at opp 36Mike Ford rush right for 2 yards to the Syrac 34, tackled by Arthur Jones.
11:303rd & 8 at opp 34South Florida penalty 5 yard false start accepted.
11:303rd & 13 at opp 39Matt Grothe slant pass incomplete to N/A.
11:304th & 13 at opp 39Delbert Alvarado punt for 30 yards.
Syracuse Punt, 7 plays
9:241st & 10 at own 9Cameron Dantley sideline pass complete to Mike Williams for 16 yards to the Syrac 25 for a 1ST down.
9:241st & 10 at own 25Syracuse penalty 10 yard holding accepted.
9:241st & 20 at own 15Syracuse penalty 5 yard false start accepted.
9:241st & 25 at own 10Cameron Dantley deep pass incomplete to Mike Williams.
9:242nd & 25 at own 10Doug Hogue rush right for a loss of 3 yards to the Syrac 7, tackled by George Selvie.
9:243rd & 28 at own 7South Florida penalty 15 yard roughing the kicker accepted.
9:241st & 10 at own 22South Florida penalty 5 yard offside defense accepted.
9:241st & 5 at own 27Cameron Dantley sideline pass complete to Da’Mon Merkerson for 10 yards to the Syrac 37 for a 1ST down, tackled by Justin Teachey.
9:241st & 10 at own 37Doug Hogue rush up the middle for no gain to the Syrac 37, tackled by Ben Moffitt and Brouce Mompremier.
9:242nd & 10 at own 37Syracuse penalty 5 yard false start accepted.
9:242nd & 15 at own 32Taj Smith rush reverse for 3 yards to the Syrac 35, tackled by Carlton Williams.
9:243rd & 12 at own 35Cameron Dantley crossing pass complete to Mike Williams for a loss of 1 yard to the Syrac 34, tackled by Ben Moffitt.
Q2 15:004th & 13 at own 34Rob Long punt for 44 yards downed at the SFla 22.
2nd quarter10 drives, then South Florida 20, Syracuse 3
South Florida Field goal, 5 plays
15:001st & 10 at own 22Aston Samuels rush right for 75 yards to the Syrac 3 for a 1ST down, tackled by Dowayne Davis.
15:001st & goal at opp 3Mike Ford rush up the middle for 2 yards to the Syrac 1, tackled by Jake Flaherty.
15:002nd & goal at opp 1Matt Grothe rush up the middle for no gain to the Syrac 1, tackled by Bud Tribbey.
15:003rd & 0 at opp 1South Florida penalty 5 yard false start accepted.
12:583rd & 0 at opp 6Timeout SYRACUSE, clock 12:58.
12:583rd & 0 at opp 6South Florida penalty 5 yard false start accepted.
12:583rd & 0 at opp 11South Florida penalty 15 yard pass interference accepted.
12:583rd & 0 at opp 26Matt Grothe pass incomplete.
12:344th & 0 at opp 26Delbert Alvarado 42 yard field goal GOOD.South Florida 10, Syracuse 0
12:34Justin Teachey kickoff for 67 yards returned by Max Suter for 29 yards to the Syrac 32, tackled by Sabbath Joseph.
Syracuse Result not recorded, 3 plays
12:341st & 10 at own 32Max Suter rush up the middle for 1 yard to the Syrac 33, tackled by Tyrone McKenzie.
12:342nd & 9 at own 33Cameron Dantley sideline pass incomplete to Mike Williams.
12:343rd & 9 at own 33Cameron Dantley pass incomplete, hurried by Tyrone McKenzie.
12:344th & 9 at own 33LONG, Rob punt 43 yards to the USF24, MURPHY, Jerome return 5 yards to the USF29 (MALJOVEC, Ben), PENALTY USF illegal block declined, PENALTY USF holding 10 yards to the USF19, 1st and 10, USF ball on USF19.
South Florida Punt, 3 plays
12:341st & 10 at own 19South Florida penalty 9 yard holding accepted.
12:341st & 19 at own 10Matt Grothe pass incomplete to Jessie Hester.
12:342nd & 19 at own 10Matt Grothe rush up the middle for 1 yard to the SFla 11, tackled by Mike Mele.
12:343rd & 18 at own 11Matt Grothe rush up the middle for 3 yards to the SFla 14, tackled by Mike Mele.
12:344th & 15 at own 14Delbert Alvarado punt for 50 yards, returned by Ryan Howard for 11 yards to the Syrac 47 out-of-bounds.
Syracuse Interception, 2 plays
11:241st & 10 at own 47South Florida penalty 5 yard offside defense accepted.
11:241st & 5 at opp 48Cameron Dantley rush left for 3 yards to the SFla 45, tackled by Tyrone McKenzie.
11:242nd & 2 at opp 45Cameron Dantley pass intercepted by Allen Cray at the SFla 47, returned for no gain to the SFla 47.
South Florida Touchdown pass, 5 plays
9:211st & 10 at own 47Aston Samuels rush left for 26 yards to the Syrac 27 for a 1ST down, tackled by Dowayne Davis.
9:211st & 10 at opp 27Mike Ford rush up the middle for 6 yards to the Syrac 21, tackled by Joe Fields.
9:212nd & 4 at opp 21Mike Ford rush up the middle for a loss of 1 yard to the Syrac 22, tackled by Andrew Lewis.
9:213rd & 5 at opp 22Matt Grothe middle pass complete to Taurus Johnson for 7 yards to the Syrac 15 for a 1ST down, tackled by Dowayne Davis.
7:191st & 10 at opp 15Matt Grothe middle pass complete to Carlton Mitchell for 15 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.South Florida 16, Syracuse 0
7:19Delbert Alvarado extra point GOOD.South Florida 17, Syracuse 0
7:19Justin Teachey kickoff for 68 yards returned by Max Suter for 27 yards to the Syrac 29, tackled by Jerome Murphy.
Syracuse Punt, 3 plays
7:191st & 10 at own 29Paul Chiara rush up the middle for 3 yards to the Syrac 32, tackled by Nate Allen.
7:192nd & 7 at own 32Cameron Dantley sacked by Allen Cray at the Syrac 27 for a loss of 5 yards.
7:193rd & 12 at own 27Cameron Dantley deep pass incomplete to Taj Smith.
7:194th & 12 at own 27Rob Long punt for 73 yards for a touchback.
South Florida Field goal, 13 plays
7:191st & 10 at own 20Mike Ford rush right for 2 yards to the SFla 22, tackled by Nico Scott.
7:192nd & 8 at own 22Matt Grothe slant pass complete to Marcus Edwards for 12 yards to the SFla 34 for a 1ST down, tackled by Nicholas Chestnut.
7:191st & 10 at own 34Mike Ford rush up the middle for 3 yards to the SFla 37, tackled by Vincenzo Giruzzi and Jake Flaherty.
7:192nd & 7 at own 37Matt Grothe sideline pass complete to Cedric Hill for 8 yards to the SFla 45 for a 1ST down, tackled by Nicholas Chestnut.
7:191st & 10 at own 45Matt Grothe rush up the middle for no gain to the SFla 45, tackled by Mike Mele and Joe Fields.
7:192nd & 10 at own 45Mike Ford rush up the middle for 4 yards to the SFla 49, tackled by Jameel McClain.
7:193rd & 6 at own 49Matt Grothe middle pass complete to Jessie Hester for 13 yards to the Syrac 38 for a 1ST down, tackled by Dowayne Davis.
7:191st & 10 at opp 38Matt Grothe sideline pass complete to Cedric Hill for 4 yards to the Syrac 34, tackled by Mike Mele and Joe Fields.
7:192nd & 6 at opp 34Matt Grothe sideline pass complete to Carlton Mitchell for 14 yards to the Syrac 20 for a 1ST down, tackled by Joe Fields.
7:191st & 10 at opp 20Syracuse penalty 0 yard substitution infraction off-setting accepted, South Florida penalty 0 yard holding off-setting, NO PLAY. accepted, no play.
1:211st & 10 at opp 20Mike Ford rush up the middle for 4 yards to the Syrac 16, tackled by Vincenzo Giruzzi.
1:212nd & 6 at opp 16Timeout USF, clock 01:21.
1:212nd & 6 at opp 16Matt Grothe pass incomplete.
1:213rd & 6 at opp 16Matt Grothe sideline pass incomplete to Marcus Edwards.
1:034th & 6 at opp 16Delbert Alvarado 33 yard field goal GOOD.South Florida 20, Syracuse 0
1:03Delbert Alvarado kickoff for 52 yards returned by Max Suter for 14 yards to the Syrac 32, tackled by Sam Miller.
Syracuse Fumble, 1 play
1:031st & 10 at own 32Syracuse penalty 5 yard ineligible downfield on pass accepted.
1:031st & 15 at own 27Cameron Dantley crossing pass complete to Mike Williams for 8 yards, fumbled at the Syrac 39, forced by Carlton Williams, recovered by Brouce Mompremier at the Syrac 39, tackled by Carlton Williams.
South Florida Interception, 1 play
1:031st & 10 at opp 39GROTHE, Matt deep pass intercepted by FIELDS, Joe at the SYR2, FIELDS, Joe return 28 yards to the SYR30 (HESTER, Jessie), PENALTY USF holding declined, PENALTY SYR illegal block 10 yards to the SYR20, 1st and 10, SYR ball on SYR20.
Syracuse Field goal, 4 plays
0:431st & 10 at own 20Cameron Dantley middle pass complete to Jawad Nesheiwat for 20 yards to the Syrac 40 for a 1ST down, tackled by Nate Allen.
0:431st & 10 at own 40Cameron Dantley sideline pass complete to Taj Smith for 20 yards to the SFla 40 for a 1ST down, tackled by Nate Allen.
0:431st & 10 at opp 40Cameron Dantley sideline pass complete to Mike Williams for 7 yards to the SFla 33 out-of-bounds.
0:032nd & 3 at opp 33Timeout USF, clock 00:03.
0:032nd & 3 at opp 33Patrick Shadle 50 yard field goal GOOD.South Florida 20, Syracuse 3
Q3 15:00Patrick Shadle kickoff for 54 yards returned by Jerome Murphy for 25 yards to the SFla 41, tackled by Bruce Williams.
3rd quarter7 drives, then South Florida 41, Syracuse 10
South Florida Touchdown run, 7 plays
15:001st & 10 at own 41Mike Ford rush up the middle for 5 yards to the SFla 46, tackled by Jameel McClain.
15:002nd & 5 at own 46Mike Ford rush right for 15 yards to the Syrac 39 for a 1ST down, tackled by Mike Mele.
15:001st & 10 at opp 39Matt Grothe rush up the middle for 12 yards to the Syrac 27 for a 1ST down, tackled by Michael Holmes and Dowayne Davis.
15:001st & 10 at opp 27Mike Ford rush up the middle for 2 yards to the Syrac 25, tackled by Parker Cantey.
15:002nd & 8 at opp 25Carlton Mitchell rush reverse for 15 yards to the Syrac 10 for a 1ST down, tackled by Nico Scott.
15:001st & goal at opp 10Mike Ford rush up the middle for 5 yards to the Syrac 5, tackled by Jameel McClain.
12:222nd & goal at opp 5Matt Grothe rush right for 5 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.South Florida 26, Syracuse 3
12:22Delbert Alvarado extra point GOOD.South Florida 27, Syracuse 3
12:22Delbert Alvarado kickoff for 64 yards returned by Max Suter for 23 yards to the Syrac 29, tackled by Moise Plancher.
Syracuse Touchdown pass, 4 plays
12:221st & 10 at own 29South Florida penalty 5 yard offside defense accepted.
12:221st & 5 at own 34Cameron Dantley sideline pass complete to Mike Williams for 46 yards to the SFla 20 for a 1ST down, tackled by Nate Allen out-of-bounds.
12:221st & 10 at opp 20Doug Hogue rush up the middle for a loss of 2 yards to the SFla 22, tackled by Woody George.
12:222nd & 12 at opp 22Cameron Dantley screen pass complete to Doug Hogue for 19 yards to the SFla 3 for a 1ST down, tackled by Trae Williams.
11:071st & goal at opp 3Cameron Dantley crossing pass complete to Mike Williams for 3 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.South Florida 27, Syracuse 9
11:07Patrick Shadle extra point GOOD.South Florida 27, Syracuse 10
11:07Patrick Shadle kickoff for 63 yards returned by Mike Jenkins for 17 yards to the SFla 24, tackled by Quinton Brown.
South Florida Touchdown run, 10 plays
11:071st & 10 at own 24Mike Ford rush up the middle for 9 yards to the SFla 33, tackled by Parker Cantey.
11:072nd & 1 at own 33Mike Ford rush up the middle for 4 yards to the SFla 37 for a 1ST down, tackled by Mike Mele and Michael Holmes.
11:071st & 10 at own 37Matt Grothe rush up the middle for 8 yards to the SFla 45, tackled by Joe Fields and Michael Holmes.
11:072nd & 2 at own 45Mike Ford rush right for 4 yards to the SFla 49 for a 1ST down, tackled by Mike Mele.
11:071st & 10 at own 49Matt Grothe rush up the middle for 8 yards to the Syrac 43, tackled by Michael Holmes.
11:072nd & 2 at opp 43Jamar Taylor rush up the middle for a loss of 2 yards to the Syrac 45, tackled by Joe Fields.
11:073rd & 4 at opp 45Matt Grothe slant pass complete to Taurus Johnson for 22 yards to the Syrac 23 for a 1ST down, tackled by Michael Holmes.
11:071st & 10 at opp 23Mike Ford rush up the middle for 8 yards to the Syrac 15, tackled by Nico Scott and Dowayne Davis.
11:072nd & 2 at opp 15Mike Ford rush up the middle for 14 yards to the Syrac 1 for a 1ST down, tackled by Jake Flaherty.
6:491st & goal at opp 1Mike Ford rush up the middle for 1 yard for a TOUCHDOWN.South Florida 33, Syracuse 10
6:49Delbert Alvarado extra point GOOD.South Florida 34, Syracuse 10
6:49Delbert Alvarado kickoff for 60 yards returned by Max Suter for 29 yards to the SFla 46, tackled by Moise Plancher, South Florida penalty 15 yard illegal block accepted.
Syracuse Punt, 3 plays
6:431st & 10 at opp 46Timeout USF, clock 06:43.
6:431st & 10 at opp 46Cameron Dantley pass incomplete to Mike Williams, broken up by Brouce Mompremier.
6:432nd & 10 at opp 46Cameron Dantley sideline pass incomplete to Mike Williams, broken up by Trae Williams.
6:433rd & 10 at opp 46Cameron Dantley screen pass complete to Paul Chiara for a loss of 2 yards to the SFla 48.
5:474th & 12 at opp 48Rob Long punt for 30 yards, fair catch by Marcus Edwards at the SFla 18.
South Florida Touchdown pass, 12 plays
5:471st & 10 at own 18Matt Grothe rush right for 4 yards to the SFla 22, tackled by Nicholas Chestnut.
5:472nd & 6 at own 22Matt Grothe deep pass complete to Jamar Taylor for 34 yards to the Syrac 44 for a 1ST down, tackled by Joe Fields.
5:471st & 10 at opp 44Mike Ford rush up the middle for 7 yards to the Syrac 37, tackled by Jake Flaherty.
5:472nd & 3 at opp 37Mike Ford rush up the middle for 2 yards to the Syrac 35, tackled by Jameel McClain and Mike Mele.
5:473rd & 1 at opp 35Mike Ford rush up the middle for 2 yards to the Syrac 33 for a 1ST down, tackled by Jake Flaherty.
5:471st & 10 at opp 33Mike Ford rush up the middle for 6 yards to the Syrac 27, tackled by Nico Scott.
5:472nd & 4 at opp 27Matt Grothe rush left for 3 yards to the Syrac 24.
5:473rd & 1 at opp 24Matt Grothe rush up the middle for 3 yards to the Syrac 21 for a 1ST down, tackled by Anthony Perkins.
5:471st & 10 at opp 21Mike Ford rush up the middle for 1 yard to the Syrac 20, tackled by Lee Williams and Jake Flaherty.
5:472nd & 9 at opp 20Matt Grothe middle pass complete to Taurus Johnson for 11 yards to the Syrac 9 for a 1ST down, tackled by Dowayne Davis.
5:471st & goal at opp 9Mike Ford rush up the middle for no gain to the Syrac 9, tackled by Mike Mele.
1:402nd & goal at opp 9Matt Grothe slant pass complete to Taurus Johnson for 9 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.South Florida 40, Syracuse 10
1:40Delbert Alvarado extra point GOOD.South Florida 41, Syracuse 10
1:40Delbert Alvarado kickoff for 57 yards returned by Max Suter for 19 yards to the Syrac 32, tackled by Sabbath Joseph.
Syracuse Punt, 3 plays
1:401st & 10 at own 32Cameron Dantley sideline pass complete to Mike Williams for 5 yards to the Syrac 37, tackled by Tyrone McKenzie.
1:402nd & 5 at own 37Tony Fiammetta rush up the middle for 3 yards to the Syrac 40, tackled by Tyrone McKenzie.
1:403rd & 2 at own 40Cameron Dantley slant pass incomplete to Taj Smith.
1:404th & 2 at own 40Rob Long punt for 37 yards, fair catch by Marcus Edwards at the SFla 23.
South Florida Missed FG, 10 plays
15:001st & 10 at own 23Moise Plancher rush up the middle for 5 yards to the SFla 28, tackled by Michael Holmes.
Q4 15:002nd & 5 at own 28Moise Plancher rush up the middle for 1 yard to the SFla 29, tackled by Bud Tribbey.
Q4 15:003rd & 4 at own 29Grant Gregory pass complete to A.J. Love for 8 yards to the SFla 37 for a 1ST down, tackled by Nicholas Chestnut.
Q4 15:001st & 10 at own 37Moise Plancher rush left for no gain to the SFla 37, tackled by Parker Cantey.
Q4 15:002nd & 10 at own 37Grant Gregory pass incomplete to Taurus Johnson.
Q4 15:003rd & 10 at own 37Grant Gregory deep pass complete to A.J. Love for 36 yards to the Syrac 27 for a 1ST down, tackled by Mike Mele.
Q4 15:001st & 10 at opp 27Moise Plancher rush up the middle for 2 yards to the Syrac 25, tackled by Anthony Perkins and Joe Fields.
Q4 15:002nd & 8 at opp 25Grant Gregory sideline pass complete to A.J. Love for 4 yards to the Syrac 36, tackled by Joe Fields, South Florida penalty 15 yard personal foul accepted.
Q4 15:003rd & 19 at opp 36Grant Gregory screen pass complete to Aston Samuels for 7 yards to the Syrac 29, tackled by Nicholas Chestnut.
Q4 11:364th & 12 at opp 29Delbert Alvarado 46 yard field goal BLOCKED.
4th quarter6 drives, then South Florida 41, Syracuse 10
Syracuse Punt, 3 plays
11:361st & 10 at own 40Cameron Dantley sideline pass complete to Taj Smith for 8 yards to the Syrac 48, tackled by Mike Jenkins and Carlton Williams.
11:362nd & 2 at own 48Cameron Dantley crossing pass incomplete to Paul Chiara.
11:363rd & 2 at own 48Syracuse penalty 5 yard false start accepted.
11:363rd & 7 at own 43Cameron Dantley pass incomplete to N/A.
11:364th & 7 at own 43Rob Long punt for 37 yards, fair catch by Marcus Edwards at the SFla 20.
South Florida Punt, 3 plays
11:361st & 10 at own 20South Florida penalty 10 yard holding accepted.
11:361st & 20 at own 10Moise Plancher rush up the middle for no gain to the SFla 10, tackled by Joe Fields.
11:362nd & 20 at own 10Grant Gregory pass incomplete, broken up by Michael Holmes.
11:363rd & 20 at own 10South Florida penalty holding declined.
11:363rd & 20 at own 10Grant Gregory rush up the middle for 10 yards to the SFla 20, tackled by Bud Tribbey.
11:364th & 10 at own 20South Florida penalty 5 yard false start accepted.
10:144th & 15 at own 15Delbert Alvarado punt for 61 yards, returned by Ryan Howard for 13 yards to the SFla 48, tackled by Matt Aycox, South Florida penalty 15 yard personal foul accepted.
Syracuse Interception
10:141st & 10 at opp 48Cameron Dantley pass complete to Dan Sheeran for 4 yards to the SFla 44, tackled by Trae Williams.
7:392nd & 6 at opp 44Timeout SYRACUSE, clock 07:39.
7:392nd & 6 at opp 44Cameron Dantley deep pass incomplete to Mike Williams.
7:393rd & 6 at opp 44Cameron Dantley middle pass complete to Lavar Lobdell for 12 yards to the SFla 32 for a 1ST down, tackled by Ben Moffitt.
7:391st & 10 at opp 32Doug Hogue rush up the middle for 2 yards to the SFla 30, tackled by Woody George.
6:232nd & 8 at opp 30Cameron Dantley deep pass intercepted by Jerome Murphy at the SFla 0, returned for no gain to the SFla 20.
South Florida Punt, 3 plays
6:231st & 10 at own 20Moise Plancher rush up the middle for 1 yard to the SFla 21, tackled by Andrew Lewis.
6:232nd & 9 at own 21Moise Plancher rush up the middle for 6 yards to the SFla 27, tackled by Dowayne Davis.
6:233rd & 3 at own 27Moise Plancher rush up the middle for 1 yard to the SFla 28, tackled by Quinton Brown.
6:234th & 2 at own 28Delbert Alvarado punt for 42 yards, returned by Ryan Howard for 8 yards to the Syrac 38, tackled by Matt Aycox.
Syracuse Turnover on downs, 11 plays
6:231st & 10 at own 38Max Suter rush up the middle for 11 yards to the Syrac 49 for a 1ST down, tackled by Nate Allen.
6:231st & 10 at own 49Cameron Dantley sideline pass complete to Lavar Lobdell for 14 yards to the SFla 37 for a 1ST down, tackled by Moise Plancher.
6:231st & 10 at opp 37Cameron Dantley slant pass complete to Da’Mon Merkerson for 13 yards to the SFla 24 for a 1ST down, tackled by Donte Spires.
6:231st & 10 at opp 24Max Suter rush up the middle for a loss of 1 yard to the SFla 25, tackled by Terrell Mclain.
6:232nd & 11 at opp 25Cameron Dantley pass incomplete, broken up by Chris Robinson.
6:233rd & 11 at opp 25South Florida penalty 5 yard offside defense accepted.
6:233rd & 6 at opp 20Cameron Dantley pass incomplete, hurried by Donte Spires.
1:134th & 6 at opp 20Cameron Dantley pass complete to Lavar Lobdell for 10 yards to the SFla 10 for a 1ST down, tackled by Louis Gachette.
6:231st & goal at opp 10Cameron Dantley middle pass incomplete to Dan Sheeran.
6:232nd & 0 at opp 10Syracuse penalty 5 yard ineligible downfield on pass accepted.
6:232nd & goal at opp 15Cameron Dantley pass complete to Dan Sheeran for 13 yards to the SFla 2, tackled by Louis Gachette.
1:133rd & 0 at opp 2Timeout USF, clock 01:13.
1:133rd & goal at opp 2Cameron Dantley rush up the middle for no gain to the SFla 2, tackled by Julian Riley.
1:134th & goal at opp 2Cameron Dantley pass incomplete.
South Florida End of game, 1 play
1:131st & 10 at own 2Team rush for a loss of 1 yard to the SFla 1.

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2023South Florida 45, Syracuse 0Boca Raton Bowl
2016South Florida 45, Syracuse 20
2015South Florida 45, Syracuse 24
2012Syracuse 37, South Florida 36
2011South Florida 37, Syracuse 17
2010Syracuse 13, South Florida 9

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