Syracuse Orange vs. Boston College Eagles: 2016 Week 8 Recap

Quick answer

Syracuse Orange defeated Boston College Eagles 28–20 in Week 8, 2016. Final score: Syracuse Orange 28, Boston College Eagles 20.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Syracuse Orange	6	6	6	6	28
Boston College Eagles	3	6	6	3	20

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Eric Dungey (183) — 0.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.27 EPA/play +11.41 EPA
• Patrick Towles (103) — 0.0 yds · -0.33 EPA/play -4.00 EPA
• Darius Wade (103) — 0.0 yds · -1.07 EPA/play -7.50 EPA

Rushing

• Davon Jones (103) — 0.0 yds -0.14 EPA
• Dontae Strickland (183) — 0.0 yds -0.42 EPA
• Eric Dungey (183) — 0.0 yds -0.30 EPA

Receiving

• Amba Etta-Tawo (183) — 10 rec · 0.0 yds +0.51 EPA
• Steve Ishmael (183) — 8 rec · 0.0 yds +1.04 EPA
• Ervin Philips (183) — 7 rec · 0.0 yds +1.24 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Eric Dungey	183	43	74.4%	0	3	+0.27	+11.41
Patrick Towles	103	12	33.3%	0	0	-0.33	-4.00
Darius Wade	103	7	42.9%	0	0	-1.07	-7.50

Team EPA comparison

Stat	SYR	BC
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	-3.06	Ended
Q1	103	5	0	-0.38	Punt
Q1	183	5	0	-2.50	Rush TD
Q1	103	3	0	-1.36	Field goal
Q1	183	10	0	-4.56	Interception
Q1	103	2	0	-0.95	Ended
Q1	183	5	0	+0.50	Ended
Q2	103	9	0	+1.02	Punt
Q2	183	3	0	-1.27	Missed FG
Q2	103	4	0	-3.67	Touchdown
Q2	183	16	0	+7.07	Pass TD
Q2	103	3	0	-2.90	Punt
Q3	103	1	0	+6.80	Rush TD
Q3	183	1	0	+3.13	Pass TD
Q3	103	1	0	-0.57	Ended
Q3	183	8	0	+4.25	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q1 · Syracuse Orange · Eric Dungey pass intercepted William Harris return for 64 yds to the Syrac 29 (-7.97 EPA)
2. Q3 · Boston College Eagles · Patrick Towles run for 75 yds for a TD, (Mike Knoll KICK) (+6.8 EPA)
3. Q2 · Boston College Eagles · Cole Murphy kickoff for 54 yds , Myles Willis return for 89 yds for a TD, (Mike Knoll KICK) (+6.12 EPA)
4. Q4 · Syracuse Orange · Eric Dungey pass complete to Amba Etta-Tawo for 68 yds for a TD, (Cole Murphy KICK) (+5.29 EPA)
5. Q1 · Syracuse Orange · Eric Dungey run for a loss of 2 yards to the BC 20 Eric Dungey fumbled, recovered by BC Matt Milano (-5.04 EPA)
6. Q1 · Syracuse Orange · Eric Dungey pass complete to Steve Ishmael for 39 yds to the BC 36 for a 1ST down (+4.44 EPA)
7. Q4 · Syracuse Orange · Eric Dungey run for a loss of 4 yards to the Syrac 43 Eric Dungey fumbled, forced by Wyatt Ray, recovered by BC Kevin Kavalec , return for 2 yds to the Syrac 43 (-4.25 EPA)
8. Q2 · Boston College Eagles · Patrick Towles run for no gain to the BC 47 Patrick Towles fumbled, recovered by Syrac Jonathan Thomas (-4.09 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Syracuse Orange controlled the final (28–20) in Week 8.
• Passing edge: Eric Dungey (183) — 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 Boston College Eagles?

Syracuse Orange 28, Boston College Eagles 20 in Week 8 of the 2016 college football season.

Who won Syracuse Orange vs Boston College Eagles?

Syracuse Orange won with a final score of 28–20.

Where can I find the Syracuse Orange vs Boston College Eagles box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=400869468.

Who led Syracuse Orange vs Boston College Eagles in passing?

Eric Dungey (183) 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 Boston College Eagles in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.