Northwestern Wildcats vs. Syracuse Orange: 2009 Week 3 Recap

Quick answer

Syracuse Orange defeated Northwestern Wildcats 37–34 in Week 3, 2009. Final score: Northwestern Wildcats 34, Syracuse Orange 37.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Northwestern Wildcats	0	0	0	0	34
Syracuse Orange	0	0	0	0	37

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Greg Paulus deep (183.0) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +2.04 EPA/play +8.16 EPA
• Mike Kafka middle (77.0) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.97 EPA/play +7.76 EPA
• Mike Kafka sideline (77.0) — 0.0 yds · +0.49 EPA/play +4.39 EPA

Rushing

• Delone Carter (183.0) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD -0.18 EPA
• Jacob Schmidt (77.0) — 0.0 yds -0.45 EPA
• Mike Kafka (77.0) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD -0.40 EPA

Receiving

• Mike Williams (183.0) — 2 rec · 0.0 yds +1.18 EPA
• Drake Dunsmore (77.0) — 1 rec · 0.0 yds +1.10 EPA
• Zeke Markshausen (77.0) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +0.15 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Greg Paulus deep	183.0	4	25.0%	0	1	+2.04	+8.16
Mike Kafka middle	77.0	8	12.5%	0	1	+0.97	+7.76
Mike Kafka sideline	77.0	9	0.0%	0	0	+0.49	+4.39
Greg Paulus sideline	183.0	8	0.0%	0	0	+0.53	+4.21
Mike Kafka deep	77.0	1	100.0%	0	1	+3.52	+3.52
Greg Paulus screen	183.0	4	0.0%	0	0	+0.84	+3.35

Team EPA comparison

Stat	NU	SYR
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	183.0	1	0	+4.28	Pass TD
Q1	77.0	4	0	+2.37	Ended
Q1	183.0	1	0	+0.25	Ended
Q1	77.0	4	0	-0.49	Punt
Q1	183.0	1	0	+2.69	Rush TD
Q1	77.0	5	0	-1.99	Punt
Q1	183.0	4	0	-1.87	Field goal
Q1	77.0	1	0	-5.72	Fumble
Q1	183.0	11	0	-1.35	Ended
Q2	77.0	1	0	-3.06	Fumble
Q2	77.0	1	0	-0.43	Ended
Q2	183.0	1	0	+1.69	Rush TD
Q2	77.0	2	0	+4.21	Pass TD
Q2	183.0	4	0	+1.96	Ended
Q2	77.0	6	0	+4.17	Pass TD
Q2	183.0	7	0	+0.04	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q1 · 77.0 · Mike Kafka sacked by Derrell Smith for a loss of 9 yards, fumbled, recovered by Syrac Nico Scott at the Nwest 21. (-5.72 EPA)
2. Q4 · 77.0 · Mike Kafka pass intercepted by Max Suter at the Syrac 39, returned for 22 yards to the Nwest 39, tackled by Al Netter. (-5.13 EPA)
3. Q3 · 183.0 · Greg Paulus sacked by Jeff Budzien for a loss of 6 yards, fumbled, recovered by Nwest Ben Johnson at the Syrac 28. (-4.82 EPA)
4. Q1 · 183.0 · Greg Paulus deep pass complete to Mike Williams for 66 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+4.28 EPA)
5. Q2 · 183.0 · Ryan Lichtenstein 27 yard field goal BLOCKED, Brendan Smith for 26 yards, to the Nwest 38, tackled by Rob Long. (-4.1 EPA)
6. Q2 · 77.0 · Mike Kafka middle pass complete to Drake Dunsmore for 22 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+3.76 EPA)
7. Q2 · 77.0 · Mike Kafka deep pass complete to Andrew Brewer for 39 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+3.52 EPA)
8. Q1 · 77.0 · Mike Kafka pass complete to Drake Dunsmore for 14 yards to the Nwest 41, tackled by Shamarko Thomas for a 1ST down. (+3.26 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Syracuse Orange controlled the final (37–34) in Week 3.
• Passing edge: Greg Paulus deep (183.0) — yds, 1 TD.
• EPA edge: NU 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 Northwestern Wildcats vs Syracuse Orange?

Northwestern Wildcats 34, Syracuse Orange 37 in Week 3 of the 2009 college football season.

Who won Northwestern Wildcats vs Syracuse Orange?

Syracuse Orange won with a final score of 34–37.

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

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=292620183.

Who led Northwestern Wildcats vs Syracuse Orange in passing?

Greg Paulus deep (183.0) led passers with 0.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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