Syracuse Orange vs. South Florida Bulls: 2008 Week 8 Recap

Quick answer

South Florida Bulls defeated Syracuse Orange 45–13 in Week 8, 2008. Final score: Syracuse Orange 13, South Florida Bulls 45.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Syracuse Orange	3	9	0	0	13
South Florida Bulls	12	6	12	9	45

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Matt Grothe (58) — 0.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.54 EPA/play +11.81 EPA
• Cameron Dantley (183) — 0.0 yds · +0.04 EPA/play +0.64 EPA

Rushing

• Curtis Brinkley (183) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD -0.02 EPA
• Mike Ford (58) — 0.0 yds -0.12 EPA
• Matt Grothe (58) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.28 EPA

Receiving

• Lavar Lobdell (183) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +0.51 EPA
• A.J. Love (58) — 1 rec · 0.0 yds +0.41 EPA
• Taurus Johnson (58) — 2 rec · 0.0 yds +2.04 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Matt Grothe	58	22	13.6%	0	3	+0.54	+11.81
Cameron Dantley	183	18	0.0%	0	0	+0.04	+0.64

Team EPA comparison

Stat	SYR	USF
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	183	3	0	+3.50	Ended
Q1	58	1	0	+2.57	Pass TD
Q1	58	6	0	+1.60	Ended
Q1	183	6	0	+1.15	Field goal
Q1	58	7	0	+4.65	Rush TD
Q1	183	5	0	-3.75	Punt
Q2	58	1	0	-0.02	Ended
Q2	183	6	0	+2.29	Field goal
Q2	58	1	0	+1.91	Rush TD
Q2	183	1	0	+0.49	Ended
Q2	58	5	0	+3.86	Ended
Q2	183	10	0	-1.56	Punt
Q2	58	3	0	-2.84	Punt
Q2	183	2	0	+2.48	Rush TD
Q3	58	1	0	+2.42	Pass TD
Q3	58	5	0	+2.78	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q1 · Syracuse Orange · South Florida penalty 5 yard holding accepted. (+4.33 EPA)
2. Q3 · South Florida Bulls · Matt Grothe pass complete to Marcus Edwards, fumbled, recovered by Syrac at the Syrac 12, returned by Michael Holmes for 7 yards to the Syrac 19. (-4.13 EPA)
3. Q1 · South Florida Bulls · Matt Grothe pass complete to Carlton Mitchell for 40 yards to the Syrac 7 for a 1ST down. (+3.94 EPA)
4. Q3 · Syracuse Orange · Cameron Dantley sacked by Team for a loss of 7 yards, fumbled, recovered by SFla Craig Marshall at the Syrac 8. (-3.44 EPA)
5. Q2 · Syracuse Orange · Curtis Brinkley rush for 35 yards to the SFla 16 for a 1ST down. (+3.05 EPA)
6. Q2 · Syracuse Orange · Cameron Dantley sacked by George Selvie for a loss of 10 yards to the Syrac 46. (-2.95 EPA)
7. Q3 · South Florida Bulls · Matt Grothe rush for 20 yards to the 50 yard line for a 1ST down. (+2.64 EPA)
8. Q1 · South Florida Bulls · Matt Grothe pass complete to Taurus Johnson for 7 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+2.57 EPA)

Key takeaways

• South Florida Bulls controlled the final (45–13) in Week 8.
• Passing edge: Matt Grothe (58) — 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 South Florida Bulls?

Syracuse Orange 13, South Florida Bulls 45 in Week 8 of the 2008 college football season.

Who won Syracuse Orange vs South Florida Bulls?

South Florida Bulls won with a final score of 13–45.

Where can I find the Syracuse Orange vs South Florida Bulls box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=282920058.

Who led Syracuse Orange vs South Florida Bulls in passing?

Matt Grothe (58) 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 South Florida Bulls in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.