Syracuse Orange vs. Northwestern Wildcats: 2008 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

Northwestern Wildcats defeated Syracuse Orange 30–10 in Week 1, 2008. Final score: Syracuse Orange 10, Northwestern Wildcats 30.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Syracuse Orange	3	2	6	0	10
Northwestern Wildcats	0	6	6	6	30

Stars of the game

Top passers, rushers, and receivers from cfbfastR play-by-play.

Passing

• C.J. Bacher (77) — 0.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.47 EPA/play +14.24 EPA
• Andrew Robinson (183) — 0.0 yds · -0.26 EPA/play -6.64 EPA

Rushing

• Tyrell Sutton (77) — 0.0 yds +0.08 EPA
• Omar Conteh (77) — 0.0 yds -0.14 EPA
• Curtis Brinkley (183) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.01 EPA

Receiving

• Andrew Brewer (77) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +0.44 EPA
• Tyrell Sutton (77) — 1 rec · 0.0 yds +1.57 EPA
• Donte Davis (183) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +1.06 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
C.J. Bacher	77	30	10.0%	0	3	+0.47	+14.24
Andrew Robinson	183	26	0.0%	0	0	-0.26	-6.64

Team EPA comparison

Stat	SYR	NU
Plays	0	0
EPA / play	—	—
Total EPA	—	—
Success rate	—	—
Pass EPA / play	—	—
Rush EPA / play	—	—
Yards	0	0

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	77	7	0	+2.96	Ended
Q1	183	7	0	-1.06	Punt
Q1	77	5	0	+0.46	Punt
Q1	183	3	0	-2.98	Punt
Q1	77	3	0	+1.56	Interception
Q1	183	1	0	+0.43	Field goal
Q1	183	10	0	+0.86	Ended
Q2	77	5	0	+0.36	Punt
Q2	183	3	0	-1.56	Ended
Q2	77	1	0	+3.99	Pass TD
Q2	77	5	0	+1.86	Ended
Q2	183	1	0	-0.61	Punt
Q2	77	2	0	+0.88	Punt
Q2	183	6	0	+1.10	Missed FG
Q2	77	3	0	-2.30	Punt
Q2	183	0	0	—	Safety

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q1 · Northwestern Wildcats · C.J. Bacher pass intercepted by Derrell Smith at the Syrac 24, returned for 1 yard to the Syrac 25. (-4.7 EPA)
2. Q2 · Northwestern Wildcats · C.J. Bacher pass complete to Jeremy Ebert for 16 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+3.99 EPA)
3. Q2 · Syracuse Orange · Patrick Shadle 51 yard field goal MISSED. (-3.03 EPA)
4. Q3 · Northwestern Wildcats · C.J. Bacher pass complete to Tyrell Sutton for 12 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+2.79 EPA)
5. Q3 · Syracuse Orange · Andrew Robinson pass intercepted by Brendan Smith at the Syrac 26, returned for 26 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+2.73 EPA)
6. Q4 · Northwestern Wildcats · Mike Kafka rush for 7 yards to the Syrac 22. (-2.59 EPA)
7. Q1 · Syracuse Orange · Doug Hogue rush for 10 yards to the Syrac 36 for a 1ST down. (+2.31 EPA)
8. Q4 · Syracuse Orange · Northwestern penalty 15 yard roughing passer on Corey Wootton accepted, no play. (+2.27 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Northwestern Wildcats controlled the final (30–10) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: C.J. Bacher (77) — yds, 3 TD.
• EPA edge: SYR at EPA/play.
• Full EPA, scoring map, and play-by-play live in CFB Analytics Box & Scores.

Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of Syracuse Orange vs Northwestern Wildcats?

Syracuse Orange 10, Northwestern Wildcats 30 in Week 1 of the 2008 college football season.

Who won Syracuse Orange vs Northwestern Wildcats?

Northwestern Wildcats won with a final score of 10–30.

Where can I find the Syracuse Orange vs Northwestern Wildcats box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=282430077.

Who led Syracuse Orange vs Northwestern Wildcats in passing?

C.J. Bacher (77) led passers with 0.0 yards and 3 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Syracuse Orange at Northwestern Wildcats in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.