Rutgers Scarlet Knights vs. Syracuse Orange: 2021 Week 2 Recap

Quick answer

Rutgers Scarlet Knights defeated Syracuse Orange 17–7 in Week 2, 2021. Final score: Rutgers Scarlet Knights 17, Syracuse Orange 7.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Rutgers Scarlet Knights	0	0	12	3	17
Syracuse Orange	0	0	6	0	7

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Garrett Shrader (183) — 0.0 yds · -0.07 EPA/play -0.52 EPA
• Tommy DeVito (183) — 0.0 yds · -0.05 EPA/play -1.18 EPA
• Noah Vedral (164) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.21 EPA/play -6.77 EPA

Rushing

• Isaih Pacheco (164) — 0.0 yds -0.14 EPA
• Sean Tucker (183) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD -0.15 EPA
• Kyle Monangai (164) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD -0.09 EPA

Receiving

• Bo Melton (164) — 9 rec · 0.0 yds -0.23 EPA
• pass complete Taj Harris (183) — 6 rec · 0.0 yds +1.43 EPA
• Aron Cruickshank (164) — 4 rec · 0.0 yds +0.19 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Garrett Shrader	183	7	57.1%	0	0	-0.07	-0.52
Tommy DeVito	183	25	56.0%	0	0	-0.05	-1.18
Noah Vedral	164	32	68.8%	0	1	-0.21	-6.77

Team EPA comparison

Stat	RUTG	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	1	0	-1.05	Ended
Q1	183	7	0	+1.03	Ended
Q1	164	8	0	-3.31	Ended
Q1	183	8	0	+0.48	Ended
Q1	164	3	0	-2.60	Ended
Q1	183	4	0	+1.31	Ended
Q2	164	1	0	-0.03	Ended
Q2	183	1	0	-0.96	Missed FG
Q2	164	1	0	-0.44	Ended
Q2	183	7	0	+1.21	Punt
Q2	164	3	0	-0.64	Punt
Q2	183	3	0	-2.33	Punt
Q2	164	3	0	-3.62	Punt
Q2	183	3	0	-2.34	Punt
Q2	164	9	0	-0.61	Ended
Q2	183	2	0	-1.32	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q4 · Syracuse Orange · Tommy DeVito sacked by Mayan Ahanotu for a loss of 10 yards to the Syrac 10 Tommy DeVito fumbled, recovered by Rutgr CJ Onyechi , return for 0 yards (-5.63 EPA)
2. Q3 · Syracuse Orange · Tommy DeVito pass complete to Taj Harris for 51 yds to the Rutgr 24 for a 1ST down (+4.44 EPA)
3. Q1 · Syracuse Orange · James Williams punt blocked by Max Melton blocked by Max Melton (-3.42 EPA)
4. Q2 · Syracuse Orange · Andre Szmyt 43 yd FG MISSED (-3.2 EPA)
5. Q4 · Rutgers Scarlet Knights · Valentino Ambrosio 29 yd FG MISSED (-3.12 EPA)
6. Q3 · Syracuse Orange · Tommy DeVito pass complete to Sharod Johnson for 7 yds to the Syrac 8 (+3.1 EPA)
7. Q3 · Rutgers Scarlet Knights · Noah Vedral pass complete to Jovani Haskins for 30 yds for a TD, (Valentino Ambrosio KICK) (+3.0 EPA)
8. Q4 · Syracuse Orange · Tommy DeVito run for 17 yds to the Syrac 37 for a 1ST down (+2.82 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Rutgers Scarlet Knights controlled the final (17–7) in Week 2.
• Passing edge: Garrett Shrader (183) — yds.
• EPA edge: RUTG 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 Rutgers Scarlet Knights vs Syracuse Orange?

Rutgers Scarlet Knights 17, Syracuse Orange 7 in Week 2 of the 2021 college football season.

Who won Rutgers Scarlet Knights vs Syracuse Orange?

Rutgers Scarlet Knights won with a final score of 17–7.

Where can I find the Rutgers Scarlet Knights vs Syracuse Orange box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401282622.

Who led Rutgers Scarlet Knights vs Syracuse Orange in passing?

Garrett Shrader (183) led passers with 0.0 yards.

Full analytics box score

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