Syracuse Orange vs. Virginia Tech Hokies: 2021 Week 8 Recap

Quick answer

Syracuse Orange defeated Virginia Tech Hokies 41–36 in Week 8, 2021. Final score: Syracuse Orange 41, Virginia Tech Hokies 36.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Syracuse Orange	6	6	6	18	41
Virginia Tech Hokies	6	9	6	9	36

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Garrett Shrader (183) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.86 EPA/play +18.08 EPA
• Braxton Burmeister (259) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.10 EPA/play +1.61 EPA

Rushing

• Garrett Shrader (183) — 0.0 yds · 3 TD +0.59 EPA
• Malachi Thomas (259) — 0.0 yds · 3 TD +0.28 EPA
• Sean Tucker (183) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.42 EPA

Receiving

• Courtney Jackson (183) — 7 rec · 0.0 yds +1.37 EPA
• Devaughn Cooper (183) — 4 rec · 0.0 yds +1.23 EPA
• Tayvion Robinson (259) — 3 rec · 0.0 yds +1.51 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Garrett Shrader	183	21	76.2%	0	2	+0.86	+18.08
Braxton Burmeister	259	17	58.8%	0	1	+0.10	+1.61

Team EPA comparison

Stat	SYR	VT
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	259	7	0	+2.55	Ended
Q1	183	9	0	+5.73	Rush TD
Q1	259	1	0	+2.39	Pass TD
Q1	259	11	0	+2.83	Ended
Q2	183	5	0	+3.89	Missed FG
Q2	259	4	0	+0.38	Field goal
Q2	183	9	0	+9.82	Rush TD
Q2	259	3	0	-3.05	Punt
Q2	183	3	0	-2.07	Punt
Q2	259	4	0	-2.57	Punt
Q2	183	3	0	-0.84	Punt
Q2	259	3	0	+2.81	Rush TD
Q3	183	7	0	+5.04	Ended
Q3	259	2	0	-3.80	Ended
Q3	183	1	0	+0.11	Punt
Q3	259	5	0	+3.51	Rush TD

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q4 · Syracuse Orange · Damien Alford 45 Yd pass from Garrett Shrader (Andre Szmyt Kick) (+6.15 EPA)
2. Q2 · Syracuse Orange · Dorian Strong Defensive PAT Conversion (-5.3 EPA)
3. Q4 · Virginia Tech Hokies · Malachi Thomas 47 Yd Run (John Parker Romo Kick) (+4.75 EPA)
4. Q2 · Syracuse Orange · Andre Szmyt 19 yd FG MISSED (-4.51 EPA)
5. Q1 · Syracuse Orange · Sean Tucker run for 28 yds for a TD, (Andre Szmyt KICK) (+4.05 EPA)
6. Q4 · Syracuse Orange · Courtney Jackson 12 Yd pass from Garrett Shrader (Andre Szmyt Kick) (+3.87 EPA)
7. Q3 · Syracuse Orange · Garrett Shrader pass complete to Devaughn Cooper for 9 yds to the VTech 49 for a 1ST down (+3.36 EPA)
8. Q4 · Syracuse Orange · Garrett Shrader run for 21 yds to the VTech 3 for a 1ST down (+3.21 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Syracuse Orange controlled the final (41–36) in Week 8.
• Passing edge: Garrett Shrader (183) — yds, 2 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 Virginia Tech Hokies?

Syracuse Orange 41, Virginia Tech Hokies 36 in Week 8 of the 2021 college football season.

Who won Syracuse Orange vs Virginia Tech Hokies?

Syracuse Orange won with a final score of 41–36.

Where can I find the Syracuse Orange vs Virginia Tech Hokies box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401282668.

Who led Syracuse Orange vs Virginia Tech Hokies in passing?

Garrett Shrader (183) led passers with 0.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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