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Syracuse vs. Penn State

Saturday, August 31, 2013

Penn State beat Syracuse 23–⁠17. It was their 71st meeting; Penn State leads the series 43–⁠23–⁠5.

Neutral siteSyracuse7–⁠6 in 2013
17
Neutral sitePenn State7–⁠5 in 2013
23

FinalTV: ABC, ESPN2Attendance 61,202

Officials
Referee Mike Defee; umpire Robert Richeson; head linesman Al Green; line judge Walt Coleman IV; side judge Shane Standley; field judge Mike Cuttone; back judge Terry WhiteGame officials: stats.ncaa.org box scores, via SportsDataverse

Scoring by quarter

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Syracuse037717
Penn State0671023

Standouts

Photos: Wikimedia Commons, free licenses; credits on each player’s page.

Player stats

Syracuse

PassingC/AttYdsTDInt
Drew Allen16/3718902
RushingCarYdsTDLong
Jerome Smith1673222
Tyson Gulley1224010
George Morris1404
Ashton Broyld1303
ReceivingRecYdsTDLong
Jeremiah Kobena155055
Ashton Broyld446027
Christopher Clark123023
Jarrod West322010
InterceptionsIntYdsTD
Jeremi Wilkes1210
Robert Welsh1310

Penn State

PassingC/AttYdsTDInt
Christian Hackenberg22/3127822
Tyler Ferguson1/11800
RushingCarYdsTDLong
Zach Zwinak2461011
Bill Belton619011
Ryan Keiser1505
ReceivingRecYdsTDLong
Allen Robinson7133151
Geno Lewis262154
Brandon Felder64009
Matt Zanellato221018
InterceptionsIntYdsTD
Stephen Obeng-Agyapong140
Trevor Williams100

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

Team stats

SyracusePenn State
260Total yards353
189Passing yards296
71Rushing yards57
5.1Yards per pass9.3
1.9Yards per rush1.5
11First downs14
6–⁠20Third downs1–⁠16
0–⁠2Fourth downs2–⁠2
3Turnovers4
8–⁠70Penalties4–⁠20
28:53Possession30:32

Efficiency

SyracusePenn State
21%Success rate39%
−0.15EPA per play−0.01
1.63Explosiveness0.69
−0.38Rushing EPA−0.28
0.05Passing EPA0.30
21%Passing-down success32%
−0.44First-down EPA−0.07
−0.18Second-down EPA−0.10
0.47Third-down EPA−0.06
3%Havoc by its defense3%

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 and the line, going in

Our ratings (scores only)

Penn State 55% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

The line

Syracuse −5, over/under 50.5.

The last line on file before kickoff: the consensus line when the books publish one, otherwise a single major sportsbook’s.

Before kickoff, the win chances were Syracuse 63%, Penn State 37%. CollegeFootballData.com’s estimate from the point spread.

Every drive

Penn State end zoneSyracuse end zoneQ1 Penn StatePunt, 7 playsQ1 SyracusePunt, 9 playsQ1 Penn StatePunt, 6 playsQ1 SyracuseTurnover on downs, 6 playsQ1 Penn StateFumble, 3 playsQ1 SyracuseField goal, 8 playsQ2 Penn StatePunt, 3 playsQ2 SyracuseTurnover on downs, 4 playsQ2 Penn StateInterception, 2 playsQ2 SyracuseFumble, 2 playsQ2 Penn StateField goal, 9 playsQ2 SyracusePunt, 3 playsQ2 Penn StateField goal, 8 playsQ2 SyracuseEnd of half, 3 playsQ3 SyracusePunt, 8 playsQ3 Penn StateTouchdown pass, 2 playsQ3 SyracuseTouchdown run, 2 playsQ3 Penn StatePunt, 3 playsQ3 SyracusePunt, 6 playsQ3 Penn StateFumble, 7 playsQ3 SyracuseMissed FG, 3 playsQ3 Penn StatePunt, 3 playsQ3 SyracuseInterception, 3 playsQ3 Penn StateField goal, 4 playsQ4 SyracusePunt, 5 playsQ4 Penn StateTouchdown pass, 1 playQ4 SyracusePunt, 6 playsQ4 Penn StateInterception, 5 playsQ4 SyracuseTouchdown run, 1 playQ4 Penn StatePunt, 3 playsQ4 SyracusePunt, 4 playsQ4 Penn StatePunt, 3 playsQ4 SyracuseInterception, 3 playsQ4 Penn StateEnd of game, 3 plays
Solid bars scored; an outline in the other team’s color marks points the defense scored. Penn State drives left to right, Syracuse right to left.
  1. Q1 Penn StatePunt, 7 plays, 66 yards
  2. Q1 SyracusePunt, 9 plays, 77 yards
  3. Q1 Penn StatePunt, 6 plays, 19 yards
  4. Q1 SyracuseTurnover on downs, 6 plays, 57 yards
  5. Q1 Penn StateFumble, 3 plays, 61 yards
  6. Q1 SyracuseField goal, 8 plays, 8 yards
  7. Q2 Penn StatePunt, 3 plays, 0 yards
  8. Q2 SyracuseTurnover on downs, 4 plays, 37 yards
  9. Q2 Penn StateInterception, 2 plays, 29 yards
  10. Q2 SyracuseFumble, 2 plays, 2 yards
  11. Q2 Penn StateField goal, 9 plays, 18 yards
  12. Q2 SyracusePunt, 3 plays, −9 yards
  13. Q2 Penn StateField goal, 8 plays, 27 yards
  14. Q2 SyracuseEnd of half, 3 plays, 5 yards
  15. Q3 SyracusePunt, 8 plays, 20 yards
  16. Q3 Penn StateTouchdown pass, 2 plays, 76 yards
  17. Q3 SyracuseTouchdown run, 2 plays, 65 yards
  18. Q3 Penn StatePunt, 3 plays, 7 yards
  19. Q3 SyracusePunt, 6 plays, 13 yards
  20. Q3 Penn StateFumble, 7 plays, 36 yards
  21. Q3 SyracuseMissed FG, 3 plays, 3 yards
  22. Q3 Penn StatePunt, 3 plays, 4 yards
  23. Q3 SyracuseInterception, 3 plays, 6 yards
  24. Q3 Penn StateField goal, 4 plays, 21 yards
  25. Q4 SyracusePunt, 5 plays, 5 yards
  26. Q4 Penn StateTouchdown pass, 1 play, 54 yards
  27. Q4 SyracusePunt, 6 plays, 14 yards
  28. Q4 Penn StateInterception, 5 plays, 18 yards
  29. Q4 SyracuseTouchdown run, 1 play, 1 yard
  30. Q4 Penn StatePunt, 3 plays, 8 yards
  31. Q4 SyracusePunt, 4 plays, 14 yards
  32. Q4 Penn StatePunt, 3 plays, −2 yards
  33. Q4 SyracuseInterception, 3 plays, 0 yards
  34. Q4 Penn StateEnd of game, 3 plays, −7 yards

Play by play

1st quarter6 drives, then Tied at 0
Penn State Punt, 7 plays
14:551st & 10 at own 26PENN ST penalty 5 yard False Start on Matt Lehman accepted.
14:301st & 15 at own 21Christian Hackenberg pass complete to Zach Zwinak for 5 yards to the PnSt 26.
14:132nd & 10 at own 26Zach Zwinak rush for 9 yards to the PnSt 35.
13:503rd & 1 at own 35Zach Zwinak rush for no gain to the PnSt 35.
13:334th & 1 at own 35Christian Hackenberg pass complete to Matt Lehman for 16 yards to the Syrac 49 for a 1ST down.
13:251st & 10 at opp 49Christian Hackenberg pass complete to Geno Lewis for 8 yards to the Syrac 41.
13:002nd & 2 at opp 41Zach Zwinak rush for no gain to the Syrac 41.
12:203rd & 2 at opp 41Zach Zwinak rush for a loss of 1 yard to the Syrac 42.
11:594th & 3 at opp 42Christian Hackenberg punt for 42 yards for a touchback.
Syracuse Punt, 9 plays
11:501st & 10 at own 20Drew Allen rush for a loss of 3 yards to the Syrac 17.
11:222nd & 13 at own 17Drew Allen pass complete to Beckett Wales for 10 yards to the Syrac 27.
11:153rd & 3 at own 27Drew Allen pass complete to Jerome Smith for 7 yards to the Syrac 34 for a 1ST down.
10:511st & 10 at own 34Jerome Smith rush for 1 yard to the Syrac 35.
9:582nd & 9 at own 35Drew Allen pass complete to Ashton Broyld for 3 yards to the Syrac 38.
9:483rd & 6 at own 38Drew Allen pass complete to Adrian Flemming for 13 yards to the PnSt 49 for a 1ST down.
9:301st & 10 at opp 49Prince-Tyson Gulley rush for 1 yard to the PnSt 48.
8:512nd & 9 at opp 48Prince-Tyson Gulley rush for a loss of 1 yard to the PnSt 49.
8:013rd & 10 at opp 49Drew Allen pass complete to Prince-Tyson Gulley for 2 yards to the PnSt 47.
7:164th & 8 at opp 47Riley Dixon punt for 36 yards, fair catch by Jesse Della Valle at the PnSt 11.
Penn State Punt, 6 plays
7:101st & 10 at own 11Zach Zwinak rush for 8 yards to the PnSt 19.
6:352nd & 2 at own 19Christian Hackenberg pass complete to Matt Lehman for 1 yard to the PnSt 20.
6:003rd & 1 at own 20Christian Hackenberg pass complete to Matt Zanellato for 3 yards to the PnSt 23 for a 1ST down.
5:451st & 10 at own 23Christian Hackenberg pass complete to Brandon Felder for 3 yards to the PnSt 26.
5:302nd & 7 at own 26Christian Hackenberg pass incomplete to Matt Lehman.
5:003rd & 7 at own 26Zach Zwinak rush for 4 yards to the PnSt 30.
4:244th & 3 at own 30Alex Butterworth punt for 40 yards, fair catch by Ritchy Desir at the Syrac 30.
Syracuse Turnover on downs, 6 plays
4:141st & 10 at own 30Jerome Smith rush for 3 yards to the Syrac 33.
3:452nd & 7 at own 33Jerome Smith rush for 22 yards to the PnSt 45 for a 1ST down.
3:321st & 10 at opp 45SYRACUSE penalty 5 yard False Start on Nick Robinson accepted.
3:031st & 15 at the 50Jerome Smith rush for 4 yards to the PnSt 46.
2:382nd & 11 at opp 46Drew Allen pass complete to Jarrod West for 8 yards to the PnSt 38.
2:163rd & 3 at opp 38Jerome Smith rush for 1 yard to the PnSt 37.
1:414th & 2 at opp 37Drew Allen pass incomplete.
Penn State Fumble, 3 plays
1:351st & 10 at own 37Bill Belton rush for a loss of 5 yards to the PnSt 32.
1:032nd & 15 at own 32Tyler Ferguson pass complete to Matt Zanellato for 20 yards to the Syrac 48 for a 1ST down.
0:521st & 10 at opp 48Tyler Ferguson sacked by Team for a loss of 9 yards, fumbled, recovered by Syrac Micah Robinson at the PnSt 43.
Syracuse Field goal, 8 plays
0:451st & 10 at opp 43Prince-Tyson Gulley rush for 3 yards to the PnSt 40.
0:302nd & 7 at opp 40Prince-Tyson Gulley rush for no gain to the PnSt 40.
0:053rd & 7 at opp 40SYRACUSE penalty 10 yard Holding accepted.
Q2 14:552nd & 17 at the 50Prince-Tyson Gulley rush for 2 yards to the PnSt 48.
Q2 14:233rd & 15 at opp 48Drew Allen pass complete to Ashton Broyld for 27 yards to the PnSt 21 for a 1ST down.
Q2 14:041st & 10 at opp 21Drew Allen pass incomplete to Ashton Broyld.
Q2 13:502nd & 10 at opp 21Adrian Flemming rush for a loss of 3 yards to the PnSt 24.
Q2 13:203rd & 13 at opp 24Timeout SYRACUSE, clock 13:20.
Q2 13:103rd & 13 at opp 24Jerome Smith rush for 9 yards to the PnSt 15.
Q2 12:324th & 4 at opp 15Ross Krautman 32 yard field goal GOOD.Syracuse 3, Penn State 0
Q2 12:32Ryan Norton kickoff for 65 yards returned by Bill Belton for 18 yards to the PnSt 18.
2nd quarter8 drives, then Penn State 6, Syracuse 3
Penn State Punt, 3 plays
12:211st & 10 at own 18Christian Hackenberg rush for 1 yard to the PnSt 19.
12:012nd & 9 at own 19Christian Hackenberg pass incomplete.
12:013rd & 9 at own 19PENN ST penalty 5 yard False Start on Miles Dieffenbach accepted.
11:523rd & 14 at own 14Zach Zwinak rush for 4 yards to the PnSt 18.
11:194th & 10 at own 18Alex Butterworth punt for 38 yards, returned by Ritchy Desir for 10 yards to the PnSt 46.
Syracuse Turnover on downs, 4 plays
11:151st & 10 at opp 46Drew Allen pass incomplete to Brisly Estime.
11:152nd & 10 at opp 46SYRACUSE penalty 5 yard Illegal Formation accepted.
10:362nd & 15 at own 49Prince-Tyson Gulley rush for 10 yards to the PnSt 41.
10:033rd & 5 at opp 41Drew Allen pass incomplete to Adrian Flemming.
9:594th & 5 at opp 41Team rush for a loss of 17 yards to the Syrac 42.
Penn State Interception, 2 plays
9:451st & 10 at opp 42Zach Zwinak rush for 5 yards to the Syrac 37.
9:212nd & 5 at opp 37Christian Hackenberg pass intercepted by Jeremi Wilkes at the Syrac 26, returned for 21 yards to the Syrac 47.
Syracuse Fumble, 2 plays
9:201st & 10 at own 47Jerome Smith rush for 2 yards to the Syrac 49.
8:522nd & 8 at own 49Jerome Smith rush for no gain, fumbled, forced by Stephen Obeng-Agyapong, recovered by PnSt Stephen Obeng-Agyapong at the Syrac 49.
Penn State Field goal, 9 plays
8:451st & 10 at opp 49Bill Belton rush for 11 yards to the Syrac 38 for a 1ST down.
8:301st & 10 at opp 38Christian Hackenberg pass complete to Brandon Felder for 7 yards to the Syrac 31.
7:453rd & 7 at opp 35Christian Hackenberg pass complete to Jesse James for 5 yards to the Syrac 30.
7:154th & 2 at opp 30Timeout SYRACUSE, clock 7:15.
7:104th & 2 at opp 30Ryan Keiser rush for 5 yards to the Syrac 25 for a 1ST down.
6:451st & 10 at opp 25Zach Zwinak rush for 1 yard to the Syrac 24.
6:212nd & 9 at opp 24Christian Hackenberg pass incomplete to Geno Lewis.
6:103rd & 9 at opp 24Christian Hackenberg pass complete to Jesse James for 5 yards to the Syrac 19.
5:594th & 4 at opp 19Sam Ficken 36 yard field goal GOOD.Tied at 3
5:59Sam Ficken kickoff for 65 yards for a touchback.
Syracuse Punt, 3 plays
5:551st & 10 at own 25Drew Allen pass incomplete.
5:452nd & 10 at own 25Prince-Tyson Gulley rush for 1 yard to the Syrac 26.
5:133rd & 9 at own 26Drew Allen pass incomplete to Jarrod West.
5:104th & 9 at own 26SYRACUSE penalty 10 yard Holding accepted, no play.
4:554th & 19 at own 16Jonathan Fisher punt for 42 yards, returned by Von Walker for a loss of 1 yard to the PnSt 41.
Penn State Field goal, 8 plays
4:501st & 10 at own 41Christian Hackenberg pass complete to Alex Kenney for 8 yards to the PnSt 49.
4:402nd & 2 at own 49Zach Zwinak rush for 5 yards to the Syrac 46 for a 1ST down.
3:581st & 10 at opp 46Zach Zwinak rush for 11 yards to the Syrac 35 for a 1ST down.
3:471st & 10 at opp 35Christian Hackenberg pass complete to Brandon Felder for 8 yards to the Syrac 27.
3:272nd & 2 at opp 27Zach Zwinak rush for 4 yards to the Syrac 23 for a 1ST down.
3:051st & 10 at opp 23Zach Zwinak rush for 2 yards to the Syrac 21.
2:232nd & 8 at opp 21Bill Belton rush for 3 yards to the Syrac 18.
1:533rd & 5 at opp 18Bill Belton rush for no gain to the Syrac 18.
1:004th & 5 at opp 18Timeout PENN ST, clock 1:00.
0:554th & 5 at opp 18Sam Ficken 35 yard field goal GOOD.Penn State 6, Syracuse 3
0:55Sam Ficken kickoff for 65 yards for a touchback.
Syracuse End of half, 3 plays
0:491st & 10 at own 25Jerome Smith rush for 2 yards to the Syrac 27.
0:492nd & 8 at own 27Timeout PENN ST, clock 0:49.
0:452nd & 8 at own 27Jerome Smith rush for 4 yards to the Syrac 31.
0:453rd & 4 at own 31Timeout PENN ST, clock 0:45.
0:353rd & 4 at own 31Devante McFarlane rush for a loss of 1 yard to the Syrac 30.
Q3 15:00Sam Ficken kickoff for 65 yards for a touchback.
3rd quarter10 drives, then Penn State 13, Syracuse 10
Syracuse Punt, 8 plays
14:521st & 10 at own 25Prince-Tyson Gulley rush for 1 yard to the Syrac 26.
14:302nd & 9 at own 26Drew Allen pass complete to Jarrod West for 10 yards to the Syrac 36 for a 1ST down.
14:051st & 10 at own 36Prince-Tyson Gulley rush for 2 yards to the Syrac 38.
13:302nd & 8 at own 38Prince-Tyson Gulley rush for a loss of 2 yards to the Syrac 36.
13:003rd & 10 at own 36Timeout SYRACUSE, clock 13:00.
12:453rd & 10 at own 36Drew Allen pass complete to Ashton Broyld for 14 yards to the 50 yard line for a 1ST down.
12:401st & 10 at the 50Drew Allen pass incomplete.
12:372nd & 10 at the 50Drew Allen pass incomplete to Ashton Broyld.
12:313rd & 10 at the 50Drew Allen pass incomplete to Adrian Flemming.
12:314th & 10 at the 50SYRACUSE penalty 5 yard Delay of Game accepted.
12:204th & 15 at own 45Jonathan Fisher punt for 46 yards, returned by Jesse Della Valle for 15 yards to the PnSt 24.
Penn State Touchdown pass, 2 plays
12:151st & 10 at own 24Christian Hackenberg pass complete to Allen Robinson for 25 yards to the PnSt 49 for a 1ST down.
11:461st & 10 at own 49Christian Hackenberg pass complete to Allen Robinson for 51 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Penn State 12, Syracuse 3
11:46Sam Ficken extra point GOOD.Penn State 13, Syracuse 3
11:46Sam Ficken kickoff for 65 yards returned by George Morris II for 35 yards to the Syrac 35.
Syracuse Touchdown run, 2 plays
11:141st & 10 at own 35Drew Allen pass complete to Jeremiah Kobena for 55 yards to the PnSt 10 for a 1ST down.
11:051st & goal at opp 10Jerome Smith rush for 10 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Penn State 13, Syracuse 9
11:05Ross Krautman extra point GOOD.Penn State 13, Syracuse 10
11:05Riley Dixon kickoff for 65 yards returned by Bill Belton for 26 yards to the PnSt 26.
Penn State Punt, 3 plays
11:001st & 10 at own 26Zach Zwinak rush for 2 yards to the PnSt 28.
10:302nd & 8 at own 28Christian Hackenberg pass complete to Brandon Felder for 6 yards to the PnSt 34.
10:003rd & 2 at own 34Zach Zwinak rush for a loss of 1 yard to the PnSt 33.
9:284th & 3 at own 33Alex Butterworth punt for 35 yards, fair catch by Ritchy Desir at the Syrac 32.
Syracuse Punt, 6 plays
9:201st & 10 at own 32Prince-Tyson Gulley rush for 3 yards to the Syrac 35.
8:492nd & 7 at own 35Drew Allen pass complete to Ashton Broyld for 4 yards to the Syrac 39.
8:303rd & 3 at own 39Drew Allen pass complete to Prince-Tyson Gulley for 4 yards to the Syrac 43 for a 1ST down.
8:101st & 10 at own 43Prince-Tyson Gulley rush for 2 yards to the Syrac 45.
7:442nd & 8 at own 45Drew Allen pass incomplete to Adrian Flemming.
7:413rd & 8 at own 45Drew Allen pass incomplete to Prince-Tyson Gulley.
7:344th & 8 at own 45Jonathan Fisher punt for 41 yards, fair catch by Jesse Della Valle at the PnSt 14.
Penn State Fumble, 7 plays
7:281st & 10 at own 14Christian Hackenberg pass incomplete to Jesse James.
7:172nd & 10 at own 14Zach Zwinak rush for 5 yards to the PnSt 19.
7:003rd & 5 at own 19SYRACUSE penalty 15 yard Pass Interference on Keon Lyn accepted.
6:311st & 10 at own 34Christian Hackenberg pass complete to Brandon Felder for 9 yards to the PnSt 43.
6:152nd & 1 at own 43Christian Hackenberg pass complete to Allen Robinson for 6 yards to the PnSt 49 for a 1ST down.
5:301st & 10 at own 49PENN ST penalty 5 yard False Start on Donovan Smith accepted.
5:161st & 15 at own 44Christian Hackenberg pass incomplete.
5:062nd & 15 at own 44Christian Hackenberg pass complete to Allen Robinson for 6 yards to the 50 yard line.
4:153rd & 9 at the 50Christian Hackenberg pass complete to Allen Robinson, fumbled, forced by Brandon Reddish, recovered by Syrac Brandon Reddish at the Syrac 27, Brandon Reddish for 46 yards, to the PnSt 27.
Syracuse Missed FG, 3 plays
4:121st & 10 at opp 27Drew Allen pass incomplete.
3:592nd & 10 at opp 27Jerome Smith rush for 1 yard to the PnSt 26.
3:253rd & 9 at opp 26Drew Allen pass incomplete.
3:204th & 9 at opp 26Ross Krautman 43 yard field goal MISSED.
Penn State Punt, 3 plays
3:151st & 10 at own 26Zach Zwinak rush for no gain to the PnSt 26.
2:302nd & 10 at own 26Christian Hackenberg pass complete to Allen Robinson for 4 yards to the PnSt 30.
2:223rd & 6 at own 30Christian Hackenberg pass incomplete.
2:154th & 6 at own 30Alex Butterworth punt for 36 yards, fair catch by Ritchy Desir at the Syrac 34.
Syracuse Interception, 3 plays
1:521st & 10 at own 34George Morris II rush for 3 yards to the Syrac 37.
1:342nd & 7 at own 37Drew Allen pass complete to Josh Parris for 3 yards to the Syrac 40.
1:063rd & 4 at own 40Drew Allen pass intercepted by Stephen Obeng-Agyapong at the Syrac 47, returned for 4 yards to the Syrac 43.
Penn State Field goal, 4 plays
1:061st & 10 at opp 43SYRACUSE penalty 15 yard Personal Foul accepted.
1:061st & 10 at opp 28Timeout PENN ST, clock 1:06.
0:552nd & 19 at opp 37Bill Belton rush for 3 yards to the Syrac 34.
Q4 14:553rd & 16 at opp 34Bill Belton rush for 6 yards to the Syrac 28.
Q4 14:164th & 10 at opp 28Sam Ficken 46 yard field goal GOOD.Penn State 16, Syracuse 10
Q4 14:16Sam Ficken kickoff for 65 yards for a touchback.
4th quarter10 drives, then Penn State 23, Syracuse 17
Syracuse Punt, 5 plays
14:041st & 10 at own 25Drew Allen pass complete to Jarrod West for 4 yards to the Syrac 29.
13:362nd & 6 at own 29Drew Allen rush for 8 yards to the Syrac 37 for a 1ST down.
13:091st & 10 at own 37Prince-Tyson Gulley rush for 2 yards to the Syrac 39.
12:023rd & 17 at own 30Drew Allen pass incomplete to Adrian Flemming.
11:474th & 17 at own 30Jonathan Fisher punt for 55 yards, returned by Jesse Della Valle for 31 yards to the PnSt 46.
Penn State Touchdown pass, 1 play
11:391st & 10 at own 46Christian Hackenberg pass complete to Geno Lewis for 54 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Penn State 22, Syracuse 10
11:39Sam Ficken extra point GOOD.Penn State 23, Syracuse 10
11:39Sam Ficken kickoff for 65 yards returned by George Morris II for 35 yards to the Syrac 35.
Syracuse Punt, 6 plays
11:391st & 10 at own 35SYRACUSE penalty 5 yard False Start accepted.
11:241st & 15 at own 30Jerome Smith rush for 3 yards to the Syrac 33.
10:572nd & 12 at own 33Drew Allen pass incomplete.
10:453rd & 12 at own 33Drew Allen pass complete to Christopher Clark for 23 yards to the PnSt 44 for a 1ST down.
10:141st & 10 at opp 44Drew Allen pass complete to Ashton Broyld for 1 yard to the PnSt 43.
9:502nd & 9 at opp 43Drew Allen pass incomplete.
9:004th & 17 at own 49Jonathan Fisher punt for 39 yards, fair catch by Jesse Della Valle at the PnSt 12.
Penn State Interception, 5 plays
8:451st & 10 at own 12Zach Zwinak rush for 1 yard to the PnSt 13.
8:172nd & 9 at own 13Christian Hackenberg pass complete to Allen Robinson for 18 yards to the PnSt 31 for a 1ST down.
7:451st & 10 at own 31Zach Zwinak rush for a loss of 1 yard to the PnSt 30.
7:102nd & 11 at own 30Christian Hackenberg pass incomplete.
7:013rd & 11 at own 30Christian Hackenberg pass intercepted by Robert Welsh at the PnSt 31, returned for 30 yards to the PnSt 1.
Syracuse Touchdown run, 1 play
6:581st & goal at opp 1Jerome Smith rush for 1 yard for a TOUCHDOWN.Penn State 23, Syracuse 16
6:58Ross Krautman extra point GOOD.Penn State 23, Syracuse 17
6:58Riley Dixon kickoff for 65 yards for a touchback.
Penn State Punt, 3 plays
6:481st & 10 at own 25Zach Zwinak rush for 2 yards to the PnSt 27.
6:132nd & 8 at own 27Christian Hackenberg pass complete to Brandon Felder for 7 yards to the PnSt 34.
6:003rd & 1 at own 34Zach Zwinak rush for a loss of 1 yard to the PnSt 33.
5:124th & 2 at own 33Alex Butterworth punt for 45 yards, returned by Ritchy Desir for 6 yards to the Syrac 28.
Syracuse Punt, 4 plays
5:061st & 10 at own 28Jerome Smith rush for 11 yards to the Syrac 39 for a 1ST down.
4:501st & 10 at own 39Jerome Smith rush for a loss of 2 yards to the Syrac 37.
3:462nd & 12 at own 37Drew Allen pass complete to Adrian Flemming for 5 yards to the Syrac 42.
3:103rd & 7 at own 42Drew Allen pass incomplete to Beckett Wales.
3:034th & 7 at own 42Jonathan Fisher punt for 37 yards, fair catch by Jesse Della Valle at the PnSt 21.
Penn State Punt, 3 plays
3:001st & 10 at own 21Zach Zwinak rush for no gain to the PnSt 21.
2:192nd & 10 at own 21Zach Zwinak rush for 3 yards to the PnSt 24.
2:193rd & 7 at own 24Timeout SYRACUSE, clock 2:19.
2:143rd & 7 at own 24Zach Zwinak rush for no gain to the PnSt 24.
2:144th & 7 at own 24Timeout SYRACUSE, clock 2:14.
2:144th & 7 at own 24PENN ST penalty 5 yard False Start on Von Walker accepted.
2:084th & 12 at own 19Alex Butterworth punt for 37 yards, fair catch by Ritchy Desir at the Syrac 44.
Syracuse Interception, 3 plays
2:051st & 10 at own 44Drew Allen pass incomplete to Prince-Tyson Gulley.
2:002nd & 10 at own 44Drew Allen pass incomplete to Jarrod West.
1:533rd & 10 at own 44Drew Allen pass intercepted by Trevor Williams at the PnSt 28, returned for no gain to the PnSt 28.
Penn State End of game, 3 plays
1:301st & 10 at own 28Team rush for a loss of 3 yards to the PnSt 25.
1:002nd & 13 at own 25Team rush for a loss of 2 yards to the PnSt 23.
0:003rd & 15 at own 23Team rush for a loss of 2 yards to the PnSt 21.

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.

The series

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Penn State leads 43–⁠23–⁠5 in 71 meetings.

Recent meetings
2013Penn State 23, Syracuse 17
2009Penn State 28, Syracuse 7
2008Penn State 55, Syracuse 13
1990Penn State 27, Syracuse 21
1989Penn State 34, Syracuse 12
1988Syracuse 24, Penn State 10

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