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Minnesota at Syracuse

Saturday, September 5, 2009

Minnesota beat Syracuse 23–⁠20 in overtime. It was their third meeting; after it, Minnesota led the series 2–⁠1.

AwayMinnesota6–⁠7 in 2009
23
HomeSyracuse4–⁠8 in 2009
20

Final, overtime at JMA Wireless Dome, SyracuseIndoorsAttendance 48,617

Scoring by quarter

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4OTFinal
Minnesota14033323
Syracuse101000020

Standouts

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Player stats

Minnesota

PassingC/AttYdsTDInt
Adam Weber19/4224811
RushingCarYdsTDLong
Duane Bennett1678116
De’Leon Eskridge829014
Jon Hoese210010
Troy Stoudermire2309
ReceivingRecYdsTDLong
Eric Decker9183053
Brandon Green328011
Troy Stoudermire42219
Nick Tow-Arnett112012
InterceptionsIntYdsTD
Nathan Triplett100

Syracuse

PassingC/AttYdsTDInt
Greg Paulus19/3116711
RushingCarYdsTDLong
Delone Carter2388116
Antwon Bailey531010
ReceivingRecYdsTDLong
Mike Williams794129
Mike Owen21809
Alec Lemon517010
Antwon Bailey115015
InterceptionsIntYdsTD
Michael Holmes100

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

Team stats

MinnesotaSyracuse
360Total yards257
256Passing yards186
112Rushing yards90
5.9Yards per pass5.4
3.5Yards per rush2.6
16First downs15
5–⁠17Third downs1–⁠12
0–⁠1Fourth downs0–⁠0
2Turnovers2
10–⁠61Penalties8–⁠68
18:11Possession18:29

Efficiency

MinnesotaSyracuse
35%Success rate37%
−0.04EPA per play−0.09
0.86Explosiveness0.76
−0.15Rushing EPA−0.06
0.07Passing EPA−0.07
32%Passing-down success29%
−0.06First-down EPA−0.01
0.07Second-down EPA0.14
0.07Third-down EPA−0.59
2%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)

Minnesota 53% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Every drive

Syracuse end zoneMinnesota end zoneQ1 SyracuseFumble, 1 playQ1 MinnesotaTouchdown run, 2 playsQ1 SyracuseField goal, 4 playsQ1 MinnesotaTouchdown pass, 4 playsQ1 SyracusePunt, 3 playsQ1 MinnesotaPunt, 5 playsQ1 SyracusePunt, 6 playsQ1 MinnesotaPunt, 3 playsQ1 SyracuseTouchdown pass, 6 playsQ1 MinnesotaInterception, 5 playsQ2 SyracusePunt, 3 playsQ2 MinnesotaTurnover on downs, 4 playsQ2 SyracuseField goal, 8 playsQ2 MinnesotaPunt, 3 playsQ2 SyracuseTouchdown run, 8 playsQ2 MinnesotaEnd of half, 3 playsQ3 MinnesotaPunt, 5 playsQ3 SyracusePunt, 3 playsQ3 MinnesotaField goal, 8 playsQ3 SyracusePunt, 5 playsQ3 MinnesotaPunt, 3 playsQ3 SyracusePunt, 5 playsQ3 MinnesotaFumble, 6 playsQ4 SyracusePunt, 3 playsQ4 MinnesotaMissed FG, 9 playsQ4 SyracusePunt, 5 playsQ4 MinnesotaField goal, 14 playsQ4 SyracuseResult not recorded, 2 playsQ5 SyracuseInterception, 5 playsQ5 MinnesotaField goal, 3 plays
Solid bars scored; an outline in the other team’s color marks points the defense scored. Syracuse drives left to right, Minnesota right to left.
  1. Q1 SyracuseFumble, 1 play, −13 yards
  2. Q1 MinnesotaTouchdown run, 2 plays, 16 yards
  3. Q1 SyracuseField goal, 4 plays, 9 yards
  4. Q1 MinnesotaTouchdown pass, 4 plays, 43 yards
  5. Q1 SyracusePunt, 3 plays, 9 yards
  6. Q1 MinnesotaPunt, 5 plays, 15 yards
  7. Q1 SyracusePunt, 6 plays, 7 yards
  8. Q1 MinnesotaPunt, 3 plays, −3 yards
  9. Q1 SyracuseTouchdown pass, 6 plays, 63 yards
  10. Q1 MinnesotaInterception, 5 plays, 17 yards
  11. Q2 SyracusePunt, 3 plays, −5 yards
  12. Q2 MinnesotaTurnover on downs, 4 plays, 9 yards
  13. Q2 SyracuseField goal, 8 plays, 34 yards
  14. Q2 MinnesotaPunt, 3 plays, 2 yards
  15. Q2 SyracuseTouchdown run, 8 plays, 67 yards
  16. Q2 MinnesotaEnd of half, 3 plays, 5 yards
  17. Q3 MinnesotaPunt, 5 plays, 18 yards
  18. Q3 SyracusePunt, 3 plays, −3 yards
  19. Q3 MinnesotaField goal, 8 plays, 33 yards
  20. Q3 SyracusePunt, 5 plays, 19 yards
  21. Q3 MinnesotaPunt, 3 plays, −1 yard
  22. Q3 SyracusePunt, 5 plays, 18 yards
  23. Q3 MinnesotaFumble, 6 plays, 53 yards
  24. Q4 SyracusePunt, 3 plays, 1 yard
  25. Q4 MinnesotaMissed FG, 9 plays, 50 yards
  26. Q4 SyracusePunt, 5 plays, 5 yards
  27. Q4 MinnesotaField goal, 14 plays, 79 yards
  28. Q4 SyracuseResult not recorded, 2 plays, −2 yards
  29. Q5 SyracuseInterception, 5 plays, 20 yards
  30. Q5 MinnesotaField goal, 3 plays, −7 yards

Play by play

1st quarter10 drives, then Minnesota 14, Syracuse 10
Syracuse Fumble, 1 play
14:511st & 10 at own 29Team rush for a loss of 13 yards, fumbled, recovered by Minn Cedric McKinley at the Syrac 16.
Minnesota Touchdown run, 2 plays
14:461st & 10 at opp 16Adam Weber pass incomplete.
14:412nd & 10 at opp 16Duane Bennett rush for 16 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Minnesota 6, Syracuse 0
14:41Eric Ellestad extra point GOOD.Minnesota 7, Syracuse 0
14:15Eric Ellestad kickoff for 65 yards returned by Michael Jones for 79 yards to the Minn 16.
Syracuse Field goal, 4 plays
14:151st & 10 at opp 16Delone Carter rush for 1 yard to the Minn 15.
13:482nd & 9 at opp 15Greg Paulus rush for 7 yards to the Minn 8.
13:123rd & 2 at opp 8Delone Carter rush for 1 yard to the Minn 7.
13:014th & 1 at opp 7Ryan Lichtenstein 23 yard field goal GOOD.Minnesota 7, Syracuse 3
13:01Rob Long kickoff for 67 yards returned by Troy Stoudermire Jr. for 54 yards to the Syrac 43.
Minnesota Touchdown pass, 4 plays
12:401st & 10 at opp 43Adam Weber pass complete to Eric Decker for 38 yards to the Syrac 5 for a 1ST down.
12:201st & goal at opp 5Duane Bennett rush for 3 yards to the Syrac 2.
11:582nd & 0 at opp 2Timeout MINNESOTA, clock 11:58.
11:522nd & goal at opp 2Adam Weber pass incomplete.
11:523rd & 0 at opp 2MINNESOTA penalty 5 yard false start accepted.
11:483rd & goal at opp 7Adam Weber pass complete to Troy Stoudermire Jr. for 7 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Minnesota 13, Syracuse 3
11:48Eric Ellestad extra point GOOD.Minnesota 14, Syracuse 3
11:48Eric Ellestad kickoff for 54 yards returned by Michael Jones for 17 yards to the Syrac 33.
Syracuse Punt, 3 plays
11:201st & 10 at own 33Delone Carter rush for 1 yard to the Syrac 34.
11:052nd & 9 at own 34Greg Paulus pass complete to Nick Provo for 5 yards to the Syrac 39.
10:453rd & 4 at own 39Greg Paulus pass complete to Nick Provo for 3 yards to the Syrac 42.
9:594th & 1 at own 42Rob Long punt for 41 yards, fair catch by Marcus Sherels at the Minn 17.
Minnesota Punt, 5 plays
9:301st & 10 at own 17DeLeon Eskridge rush for 3 yards to the Minn 20.
9:052nd & 7 at own 20Troy Stoudermire Jr. rush for 9 yards to the Minn 29 for a 1ST down.
8:451st & 10 at own 29DeLeon Eskridge rush for 3 yards to the Minn 32.
8:252nd & 7 at own 32Adam Weber pass incomplete.
8:183rd & 7 at own 32Adam Weber pass incomplete.
8:084th & 7 at own 32Dan Orseske punt for 41 yards, returned by Donte Davis for 7 yards to the Syrac 34.
Syracuse Punt, 6 plays
7:581st & 10 at own 34Greg Paulus pass incomplete.
7:522nd & 10 at own 34Delone Carter rush for 8 yards to the Syrac 42.
7:103rd & 2 at own 42Delone Carter rush for 2 yards to the Syrac 44 for a 1ST down.
7:101st & 10 at own 44MINNESOTA penalty 5 yard offside accepted.
6:101st & 5 at own 49Delone Carter rush for 1 yard to the 50 yard line.
5:302nd & 4 at the 50Greg Paulus pass complete to Alec Lemon for 1 yard to the Minn 49.
5:303rd & 3 at opp 49SYRACUSE penalty 10 yard holding accepted.
4:373rd & 13 at own 41Greg Paulus pass incomplete.
4:294th & 13 at own 41Rob Long punt for 59 yards for a touchback.
Minnesota Punt, 3 plays
4:001st & 10 at own 20Troy Stoudermire Jr. rush for a loss of 6 yards to the Minn 14.
3:152nd & 16 at own 14Adam Weber pass complete to Duane Bennett for no gain to the Minn 14.
2:453rd & 16 at own 14Adam Weber pass complete to Duane Bennett for 3 yards to the Minn 17.
2:254th & 13 at own 17Dan Orseske punt for 46 yards, fair catch by Donte Davis at the Syrac 37.
Syracuse Touchdown pass, 6 plays
2:001st & 10 at own 37Antwon Bailey rush for 9 yards to the Syrac 46.
1:412nd & 1 at own 46Delone Carter rush for 10 yards to the Minn 44 for a 1ST down.
1:111st & 10 at opp 44Greg Paulus pass incomplete.
1:052nd & 10 at opp 44Greg Paulus pass complete to Donte Davis for 11 yards to the Minn 33 for a 1ST down.
0:511st & 10 at opp 33Delone Carter rush for 4 yards to the Minn 29.
0:322nd & 6 at opp 29Greg Paulus pass complete to Mike Williams for 29 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Minnesota 14, Syracuse 9
0:32Ryan Lichtenstein extra point GOOD.Minnesota 14, Syracuse 10
0:10Rob Long kickoff for 66 yards returned by Troy Stoudermire Jr. for 23 yards to the Minn 27.
Minnesota Interception, 5 plays
0:101st & 10 at own 27Duane Bennett rush for 9 yards to the Minn 36.
Q2 14:452nd & 1 at own 36Jon Hoese rush for 10 yards to the Minn 46 for a 1ST down.
Q2 14:351st & 10 at own 46Adam Weber pass incomplete.
Q2 14:102nd & 10 at own 46Duane Bennett rush for a loss of 2 yards to the Minn 44.
Q2 13:453rd & 12 at own 44Adam Weber pass intercepted by Michael Holmes at the Syrac 30, returned for no gain to the Syrac 30.
2nd quarter6 drives, then Syracuse 20, Minnesota 14
Syracuse Punt, 3 plays
13:101st & 10 at own 30Antwon Bailey rush for 2 yards to the Syrac 32.
12:582nd & 8 at own 32Greg Paulus pass incomplete.
12:303rd & 8 at own 32Greg Paulus sacked by Simoni Lawrence and Lee Campbell for a loss of 7 yards to the Syrac 25.
12:054th & 15 at own 25Rob Long punt for 52 yards, returned by Marcus Sherels for 27 yards to the 50 yard line.
Minnesota Turnover on downs, 4 plays
12:051st & 10 at the 50Adam Weber pass incomplete.
11:502nd & 10 at the 50Adam Weber pass complete to Troy Stoudermire Jr. for 9 yards to the Syrac 41.
11:353rd & 1 at opp 41Timeout MINNESOTA, clock 11:35.
10:553rd & 1 at opp 41Jon Hoese rush for no gain to the Syrac 41.
10:444th & 1 at opp 41Adam Weber rush for no gain to the Syrac 41.
Syracuse Field goal, 8 plays
10:441st & 10 at own 41Timeout MINNESOTA, clock 10:44.
10:201st & 10 at own 41Greg Paulus pass complete to Alec Lemon for 9 yards to the 50 yard line.
9:552nd & 1 at the 50Delone Carter rush for 3 yards to the Minn 47 for a 1ST down.
9:351st & 10 at opp 47Greg Paulus pass complete to Lavar Lobdell for 4 yards to the Minn 43.
8:582nd & 6 at opp 43Antwon Bailey rush for 10 yards to the Minn 33 for a 1ST down.
8:481st & 10 at opp 33Greg Paulus pass incomplete.
8:202nd & 10 at opp 33Greg Paulus pass complete to Mike Owen for 9 yards to the Minn 24.
7:453rd & 1 at opp 24Delone Carter rush for a loss of 1 yard to the Minn 25.
7:264th & 2 at opp 25Ryan Lichtenstein 42 yard field goal GOOD.Minnesota 14, Syracuse 13
7:00Rob Long kickoff for 57 yards returned by Troy Stoudermire Jr. for 17 yards to the Minn 30.
Minnesota Punt, 3 plays
7:001st & 10 at own 30DeLeon Eskridge rush for 4 yards to the Minn 34.
6:002nd & 6 at own 34DeLeon Eskridge rush for 3 yards to the Minn 37.
6:003rd & 3 at own 37MINNESOTA penalty 5 yard false start accepted.
5:333rd & 8 at own 32Adam Weber pass incomplete.
5:234th & 8 at own 32Dan Orseske punt for 41 yards, returned by Donte Davis for 6 yards to the Syrac 33.
Syracuse Touchdown run, 8 plays
5:231st & 10 at own 33SYRACUSE penalty 5 yard false start accepted.
4:551st & 15 at own 28Antwon Bailey rush for 6 yards to the Syrac 34.
4:392nd & 9 at own 34Greg Paulus pass complete to Alec Lemon for 9 yards to the Syrac 43 for a 1ST down.
4:391st & 10 at own 43SYRACUSE penalty 10 yard holding accepted.
3:301st & 20 at own 33Greg Paulus pass complete to Mike Williams for 18 yards to the Minn 49.
3:082nd & 2 at opp 49Delone Carter rush for 3 yards to the Minn 46 for a 1ST down.
2:261st & 10 at opp 46Greg Paulus pass complete to Antwon Bailey for 15 yards to the Minn 31 for a 1ST down.
1:571st & 10 at opp 31Greg Paulus pass complete to Mike Williams for 14 yards to the Minn 17 for a 1ST down.
2:261st & 10 at opp 17Delone Carter rush for 16 yards to the Minn 1 for a 1ST down.
1:391st & goal at opp 1Delone Carter rush for 1 yard for a TOUCHDOWN.Syracuse 19, Minnesota 14
1:39Ryan Lichtenstein extra point GOOD.Syracuse 20, Minnesota 14
1:39Rob Long kickoff for 70 yards returned by Troy Stoudermire Jr. for 18 yards to the Minn 18.
Minnesota End of half, 3 plays
1:151st & 10 at own 18Adam Weber pass complete to Troy Stoudermire Jr. for 7 yards to the Minn 25.
0:352nd & 3 at own 25Adam Weber pass complete to Troy Stoudermire Jr. for a loss of 1 yard to the Minn 24.
0:053rd & 4 at own 24Duane Bennett rush for a loss of 1 yard to the Minn 23.
Q3 14:07Rob Long kickoff for 68 yards returned by Troy Stoudermire Jr. for 27 yards to the Minn 29.
3rd quarter7 drives, then Syracuse 20, Minnesota 17
Minnesota Punt, 5 plays
14:301st & 10 at own 29Kevin Whaley rush for no gain to the Minn 29.
14:072nd & 10 at own 29Adam Weber pass complete to Eric Decker for 12 yards to the Minn 41 for a 1ST down.
13:401st & 10 at own 41Adam Weber pass incomplete.
13:322nd & 10 at own 41Duane Bennett rush for 6 yards to the Minn 47.
12:543rd & 4 at own 47Adam Weber pass incomplete.
12:454th & 4 at own 47Dan Orseske punt for 41 yards, returned by Donte Davis for 3 yards, fumbled, recovered by Syrac at the Syrac 15.
Syracuse Punt, 3 plays
12:251st & 10 at own 15Delone Carter rush for a loss of 1 yard to the Syrac 14.
11:502nd & 11 at own 14Delone Carter rush for 3 yards to the Syrac 17.
11:503rd & 8 at own 17SYRACUSE penalty 5 yard false start accepted.
11:133rd & 13 at own 12Greg Paulus pass incomplete.
11:054th & 13 at own 12Rob Long punt for 30 yards out-of-bounds.
Minnesota Field goal, 8 plays
10:571st & 10 at opp 42Adam Weber pass incomplete.
10:302nd & 10 at opp 42Duane Bennett rush for 3 yards to the Syrac 39.
10:303rd & 7 at opp 39SYRACUSE penalty 13 yard pass interference accepted.
9:551st & 10 at opp 26DeLeon Eskridge rush for 1 yard to the Syrac 25.
9:172nd & 9 at opp 25DeLeon Eskridge rush for 14 yards to the Syrac 11 for a 1ST down.
8:301st & 10 at opp 11DeLeon Eskridge rush for 2 yards to the Syrac 9.
8:122nd & 8 at opp 9Adam Weber pass incomplete.
8:063rd & 8 at opp 9Adam Weber pass incomplete.
8:034th & 8 at opp 9Eric Ellestad 26 yard field goal GOOD.Syracuse 20, Minnesota 17
8:03Eric Ellestad kickoff for 64 yards returned by Michael Jones for 17 yards to the Syrac 23.
Syracuse Punt, 5 plays
7:531st & 10 at own 23Greg Paulus pass incomplete.
7:532nd & 10 at own 23Greg Paulus pass complete to Mike Williams for 2 yards to the Syrac 23, MINNESOTA penalty 15 yard personal foul accepted for a 1ST down.
6:551st & 10 at own 40Antwon Bailey rush for 5 yards to the Syrac 45.
6:082nd & 5 at own 45Donte Davis rush for a loss of 3 yards to the Syrac 42.
5:573rd & 8 at own 42Greg Paulus pass incomplete.
5:574th & 8 at own 42Timeout MINNESOTA, clock 05:57.
5:494th & 8 at own 42Rob Long punt for 58 yards for a touchback.
Minnesota Punt, 3 plays
5:411st & 10 at own 20Adam Weber pass incomplete.
5:152nd & 10 at own 20Adam Weber sacked by Anthony Perkins and Derrell Smith for a loss of 1 yard to the Minn 19.
4:563rd & 11 at own 19Adam Weber pass incomplete.
4:454th & 11 at own 19Dan Orseske punt for 44 yards, returned by Donte Davis for a loss of 2 yards to the Syrac 35.
Syracuse Punt, 5 plays
4:151st & 10 at own 35Delone Carter rush for 4 yards to the Syrac 39.
3:452nd & 6 at own 39Greg Paulus pass complete to Mike Williams for 4 yards to the Syrac 43.
3:313rd & 2 at own 43MINNESOTA penalty 6 yard pass interference accepted.
3:311st & 10 at own 49SYRACUSE penalty 5 yard false start accepted.
1:351st & 15 at own 44Greg Paulus pass complete to Alec Lemon for no gain to the Syrac 44.
2:302nd & 15 at own 44Greg Paulus pass complete to Mike Owen for 9 yards to the Minn 47.
2:073rd & 6 at opp 47Greg Paulus pass incomplete.
1:564th & 6 at opp 47Rob Long punt for 32 yards out-of-bounds.
Minnesota Fumble, 6 plays
1:351st & 10 at own 15Duane Bennett rush for 3 yards to the Minn 18.
1:352nd & 7 at own 18MINNESOTA penalty 5 yard illegal formation accepted.
0:252nd & 12 at own 13Duane Bennett rush for 7 yards to the Minn 20.
Q4 14:553rd & 5 at own 20Adam Weber pass complete to Eric Decker for 7 yards to the Minn 27 for a 1ST down.
Q4 14:231st & 10 at own 27Adam Weber pass complete to Eric Decker for 53 yards to the Syrac 20 for a 1ST down.
Q4 14:231st & 10 at opp 20MINNESOTA penalty 5 yard false start accepted.
Q4 13:341st & 15 at opp 25Adam Weber pass incomplete.
Q4 13:282nd & 15 at opp 25Adam Weber sacked by Brandon Sharpe for a loss of 7 yards, fumbled, recovered by Syrac Derrell Smith at the Syrac 32.
4th quarter5 drives, then Tied at 20
Syracuse Punt, 3 plays
13:001st & 10 at own 32Delone Carter rush for 1 yard to the Syrac 33.
12:492nd & 9 at own 33Greg Paulus pass incomplete.
12:493rd & 9 at own 33Greg Paulus pass incomplete.
12:354th & 9 at own 33Rob Long punt for 47 yards out-of-bounds.
Minnesota Missed FG, 9 plays
12:001st & 10 at own 20Duane Bennett rush for 8 yards to the Minn 28.
12:002nd & 2 at own 28MINNESOTA penalty 5 yard false start accepted.
11:202nd & 7 at own 23Duane Bennett rush for 8 yards to the Minn 31 for a 1ST down.
10:581st & 10 at own 31Adam Weber pass incomplete.
10:302nd & 10 at own 31Duane Bennett rush for 8 yards to the Minn 39.
10:103rd & 2 at own 39Adam Weber pass complete to Eric Decker for 30 yards to the Syrac 31 for a 1ST down.
9:201st & 10 at opp 31Duane Bennett rush for 1 yard to the Syrac 30.
9:042nd & 9 at opp 30Adam Weber pass incomplete.
8:583rd & 9 at opp 30Adam Weber pass incomplete.
8:544th & 9 at opp 30Eric Ellestad 47 yard field goal MISSED.
Syracuse Punt, 5 plays
8:251st & 10 at own 30Delone Carter rush for 4 yards to the Syrac 34.
8:252nd & 6 at own 34SYRACUSE penalty 10 yard holding accepted.
7:402nd & 16 at own 24Greg Paulus pass complete to Mike Williams for 20 yards to the Syrac 44 for a 1ST down.
7:001st & 10 at own 44Delone Carter rush for 7 yards to the Minn 49.
6:462nd & 3 at opp 49Timeout SYRACUSE, clock 06:46.
6:462nd & 3 at opp 49SYRACUSE penalty 10 yard holding accepted.
5:502nd & 13 at own 41Greg Paulus pass complete to Alec Lemon for a loss of 3 yards to the Syrac 38.
5:153rd & 16 at own 38Greg Paulus sacked by Team for a loss of 3 yards to the Syrac 35.
4:454th & 19 at own 35Rob Long punt for 48 yards, fair catch by Troy Stoudermire Jr. at the Syrac 35, MINNESOTA penalty 5 yard illegal fair catch signal accepted.
Minnesota Field goal, 14 plays
4:411st & 10 at own 12Adam Weber pass incomplete.
4:102nd & 10 at own 12Duane Bennett rush for 6 yards to the Minn 18.
4:003rd & 4 at own 18Adam Weber pass complete to Brandon Green for 10 yards to the Minn 28 for a 1ST down.
4:001st & 10 at own 28MINNESOTA penalty 5 yard false start accepted.
3:261st & 15 at own 23Adam Weber pass incomplete.
3:102nd & 15 at own 23Adam Weber pass complete to Eric Decker for 11 yards to the Minn 34.
2:523rd & 4 at own 34Adam Weber pass complete to Brandon Green for 7 yards to the Minn 41 for a 1ST down.
2:301st & 10 at own 41Adam Weber pass complete to Nick Tow-Arnett for 12 yards to the Syrac 47 for a 1ST down.
2:001st & 10 at opp 47Adam Weber pass complete to Eric Decker for 21 yards to the Syrac 26 for a 1ST down.
1:421st & 10 at opp 26Adam Weber pass incomplete.
1:252nd & 10 at opp 26Adam Weber pass complete to Brandon Green for 11 yards to the Syrac 15 for a 1ST down.
1:181st & 10 at opp 15Timeout SYRACUSE, clock 01:18.
1:151st & 10 at opp 15Adam Weber pass complete to Eric Decker for 5 yards to the Syrac 10.
1:052nd & 5 at opp 10Duane Bennett rush for 1 yard to the Syrac 9.
1:013rd & 4 at opp 9Adam Weber pass incomplete.
0:574th & 4 at opp 9Eric Ellestad 26 yard field goal GOOD.Tied at 20
0:57Eric Ellestad kickoff for 65 yards returned by Michael Jones for 15 yards to the Syrac 20.
Syracuse Result not recorded, 2 plays
0:351st & 10 at own 20Greg Paulus pass complete to Mike Williams for 7 yards to the Syrac 27.
0:052nd & 3 at own 27Greg Paulus sacked by D.L. Wilhite for a loss of 9 yards to the Syrac 18.
Overtime2 drives, then Minnesota 23, Syracuse 20
Syracuse Interception, 5 plays
1st & 10 at opp 25Greg Paulus pass complete to Delone Carter for 3 yards to the Minn 22.
2nd & 7 at opp 22Delone Carter rush for 12 yards to the Minn 10 for a 1ST down.
1st & goal at opp 10Delone Carter rush for 5 yards to the Minn 5.
2nd & goal at opp 5Delone Carter rush for no gain to the Minn 5.
3rd & goal at opp 5Greg Paulus pass intercepted by Nathan Triplett at the Minn 0, returned for no gain for a touchback.
Minnesota Field goal, 3 plays
1st & 10 at opp 25Adam Weber pass complete to Eric Decker for 7 yards to the Syrac 18.
2nd & 3 at opp 18Duane Bennett rush for 1 yard to the Syrac 17.
3rd & 2 at opp 17DeLeon Eskridge rush for a loss of 1 yard to the Syrac 18.
4th & 3 at opp 18Timeout MINNESOTA, clock 15:00.
4th & 3 at opp 18Timeout SYRACUSE, clock 15:00.
4th & 3 at opp 18Eric Ellestad 35 yard field goal GOOD.Minnesota 23, Syracuse 20

Play-by-play from CollegeFootballData.com, as its scorers wrote it. The clock is the time left in the quarter; the spot is from the side of the team with the ball.

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Minnesota leads 4–⁠2 in six meetings, counting the three since this game.

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2022Minnesota 28, Syracuse 20Pinstripe Bowl
2013Syracuse 21, Minnesota 17Texas Bowl
2012Minnesota 17, Syracuse 10
2009Minnesota 23, Syracuse 20
1996Minnesota 35, Syracuse 33
1995Syracuse 27, Minnesota 17

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