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Liberty Flames vs. Syracuse Orange: 2021 Week 4 Recap

Orange defeat Flames 24–21 in Week 4

Scoring plays, EPA leaders, and college football analytics for Liberty Flames vs. Syracuse Orange (Week 4).

Liberty Flames 21 4-1
Final 21–24
Syracuse Orange 24 2-1 Winner
Winner
Syracuse Orange
Final score
21–24
Halftime
Liberty Flames 6–12 Syracuse Orange
Top passer
Garrett Shrader

Top CFB performers · Flames

Top CFB performers · Orange

Quick answer

Syracuse Orange defeated Liberty Flames 24–21 in Week 4, 2021. Final score: Liberty Flames 21, Syracuse Orange 24.

Game summary

Syracuse Orange edged Liberty Flames 24–21 in Week 4 of the 2021 season.

  • Scoring: 6 touchdowns, 1 field goal across 7 plays.
  • Passing leader: Garrett Shrader (183) — 0.0 pass yds, +0.61 EPA/play.
  • Rushing leader: Sean Tucker — 0.0 yds, 1 TD.
  • Receiving leader: Demario Douglas — 6 rec, 0.0 yds.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Liberty Flames066621
Syracuse Orange0126324

Scoring Map

Each pin marks a score on the field — TDs in the end zone, field goals near the kick line.

LIBLiberty Flames
SYRSyracuse Orange

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Scoring timeline

7 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. LIB
    Q2TD
    SLShedro Louis

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    6-0

    Malik Willis pass complete to Shedro Louis for 7 yds for a TD, (Alex Barbir KICK)

  2. SYR
    Q2TD
    STSean Tucker

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    6-6

    Sean Tucker run for 27 yds for a TD, (Andre Szmyt KICK)

  3. SYR
    Q2TD
    GSGarrett Shrader

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    6-12

    Garrett Shrader run for 1 yd for a TD, (Andre Szmyt KICK)

  4. LIB
    Q3TD
    CDCJ Daniels

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    12-12

    Malik Willis pass complete to CJ Daniels for 23 yds for a TD, (Alex Barbir KICK)

  5. SYR
    Q3TD
    GSGarrett Shrader

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    12-18

    Garrett Shrader run for 10 yds for a TD, (Andre Szmyt KICK)

  6. SYR
    Q4FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 33
    Score
    12-21

    Andre Szmyt 35 yd FG GOOD

  7. LIB
    Q4TD
    DDDemario Douglas

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    18-21

    Malik Willis pass complete to Demario Douglas for 33 yds for a TD, (Alex Barbir KICK)

Stars of the game

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

Passing

  • Garrett Shrader (183) — 0.0 yds · +0.61 EPA/play +6.09 EPA
  • Johnathan Bennett (2335) — 0.0 yds · +1.85 EPA/play +1.85 EPA
  • CJ Daniels (2335) — 0.0 yds · +0.69 EPA/play +0.70 EPA

Rushing

  • Sean Tucker (183) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.10 EPA
  • Garrett Shrader (183) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD -0.44 EPA
  • Malik Willis (2335) — 0.0 yds +0.51 EPA

Receiving

  • Demario Douglas (2335) — 6 rec · 0.0 yds +0.96 EPA
  • CJ Daniels (2335) — 4 rec · 0.0 yds +1.97 EPA
  • Sean Tucker (183) — 2 rec · 0.0 yds +1.25 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

PlayerTeamAttCmp%YdsTDEPA/playTotal EPA
Garrett Shrader1831060.0%00+0.61+6.09
Johnathan Bennett23351100.0%00+1.85+1.85
CJ Daniels23351100.0%00+0.69+0.70
Malik Willis23352259.1%03-0.08-1.83

Team EPA comparison

StatLIBSYR
Plays00
EPA / play
Total EPA
Success rate
Pass EPA / play
Rush EPA / play
Yards00

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

QtrOffensePlaysYardsEPAResult
Q118310+1.79Ended
Q118360+2.04Missed FG
Q1233540-1.96Ended
Q118320-0.85Ended
Q118360+1.40Ended
Q1233510-1.57Ended
Q1233570+2.46Ended
Q118330+0.53Ended
Q2233510-0.01Ended
Q218320-0.62Punt
Q2233510+1.78Pass TD
Q218320+0.48Punt
Q2233570+4.71Punt
Q218320-1.08Ended
Q2233570-1.49Ended
Q218310+2.34Rush TD

Biggest EPA swings

  1. Q1 · Liberty Flames · Max Morgan punt for 31 yds SYRACUSE Penalty, Offensive Holding (8 Yards) to the Syrac 8 (+5.9 EPA)
  2. Q4 · Liberty Flames · Malik Willis sacked for 0 yards to the Liber 30 (-5.76 EPA)
  3. Q3 · Syracuse Orange · Garrett Shrader run for 4 yds to the Liber 10 (-5.23 EPA)
  4. Q3 · Liberty Flames · Malik Willis pass complete to CJ Daniels for 23 yds for a TD, (Alex Barbir KICK) (+3.4 EPA)
  5. Q1 · Liberty Flames · Alex Barbir 36 yd FG MISSED (-3.31 EPA)
  6. Q1 · Syracuse Orange · Andre Szmyt 52 yd FG MISSED (-3.27 EPA)
  7. Q4 · Liberty Flames · Malik Willis run for a loss of 1 yard to the Syrac 3 (-3.24 EPA)
  8. Q4 · Liberty Flames · Malik Willis pass complete to Demario Douglas for 33 yds for a TD, (Alex Barbir KICK) (+2.93 EPA)

Key takeaways

  • Syracuse Orange controlled the final (24–21) in Week 4.
  • Passing edge: Garrett Shrader (183) — yds.
  • EPA edge: LIB 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 Liberty Flames vs Syracuse Orange?

Liberty Flames 21, Syracuse Orange 24 in Week 4 of the 2021 college football season.

Who won Liberty Flames vs Syracuse Orange?

Syracuse Orange won with a final score of 21–24.

Where can I find the Liberty Flames vs Syracuse Orange box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401282637.

Who led Liberty Flames 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 Liberty Flames at Syracuse Orange in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.

Season records after this game

Liberty Flames

Entered 4-0 Now 4-1 L

Syracuse Orange

Entered 1-1 Now 2-1 W