Villanova Wildcats vs. Syracuse Orange: 2014 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

Syracuse Orange defeated Villanova Wildcats 27–26 in Week 1, 2014. Final score: Villanova Wildcats 26, Syracuse Orange 27.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	OT	Final
Villanova Wildcats	0	0	0	0	0	26
Syracuse Orange	6	3	12	0	9	27

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• John Robertson (222) — 0.0 yds · +0.17 EPA/play +4.95 EPA
• Riley Dixon (183) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +3.54 EPA/play +3.54 EPA
• Terrel Hunt (183) — 0.0 yds · +0.19 EPA/play +3.08 EPA

Rushing

• John Robertson (222) — 0.0 yds +0.24 EPA
• Kevin Monangai (222) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.03 EPA
• Prince-Tyson Gulley (183) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD -0.33 EPA

Receiving

• Jarrod West (183) — 5 rec · 0.0 yds +0.27 EPA
• Ashton Broyld (183) — 5 rec · 0.0 yds +0.54 EPA
• Poppy Livers (222) — 5 rec · 0.0 yds +1.55 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
John Robertson	222	29	51.7%	0	0	+0.17	+4.95
Riley Dixon	183	1	100.0%	0	1	+3.54	+3.54
Terrel Hunt	183	16	62.5%	0	0	+0.19	+3.08
Austin Wilson	183	17	64.7%	0	0	+0.01	+0.25

Team EPA comparison

Stat	NOVA	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	222	1	0	-0.02	Missed FG
Q1	183	3	0	-3.36	Punt
Q1	222	1	0	-1.07	Ended
Q1	183	1	0	+4.17	Rush TD
Q1	222	8	0	+3.08	Ended
Q1	183	5	0	-2.10	Ended
Q1	222	14	0	-2.06	Ended
Q2	183	8	0	-0.92	Field goal
Q2	222	3	0	-2.56	Punt
Q2	183	2	0	-2.01	Ended
Q2	222	1	0	+1.16	Rush TD
Q2	183	10	0	+3.08	Ended
Q2	222	13	0	+6.29	Ended
Q3	183	0	0	—	Touchdown
Q3	183	10	0	-3.57	Rush TD
Q3	222	9	0	-1.64	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q3 · Syracuse Orange · Prince-Tyson Gulley run for 5 yds to the Villa 2 (-5.28 EPA)
2. Q3 · Syracuse Orange · Riley Dixon punt for 51 yds , Poppy Livers returns for 67 yds for a TD, (Chris Gough KICK) (-5.08 EPA)
3. Q1 · Villanova Wildcats · Chris Gough 34 yd FG MISSED (-4.36 EPA)
4. Q1 · Syracuse Orange · Prince-Tyson Gulley run for 65 yds for a TD, (Ryan Norton KICK) (+4.17 EPA)
5. OT2 · Syracuse Orange · Kendall Moore 1 Yd pass from Riley Dixon (Ryan Norton Kick) (+3.54 EPA)
6. Q1 · Syracuse Orange · Dixon, R. punt 52 yards to the VU38, downed, PENALTY VU roughing the kicker 5 yards to the SU15, 1ST DOWN SU, NO PLAY. for a 1ST down (+3.23 EPA)
7. Q1 · Villanova Wildcats · John Robertson pass complete to Mike Burke for 34 yds to the Syrac 18 for a 1ST down (+3.07 EPA)
8. Q3 · Syracuse Orange · Austin Wilson pass complete to Adrian Flemming for 12 yds to the Syrac 20 for a 1ST down (+2.86 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Syracuse Orange controlled the final (27–26) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: John Robertson (222) — yds.
• EPA edge: NOVA 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 Villanova Wildcats vs Syracuse Orange?

Villanova Wildcats 26, Syracuse Orange 27 in Week 1 of the 2014 college football season.

Who won Villanova Wildcats vs Syracuse Orange?

Syracuse Orange won with a final score of 26–27.

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

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=400547815.

Who led Villanova Wildcats vs Syracuse Orange in passing?

John Robertson (222) led passers with 0.0 yards.

Full analytics box score

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