Louisville Cardinals vs. Syracuse Orange: 2022 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

Syracuse Orange defeated Louisville Cardinals 31–7 in Week 1, 2022. Final score: Louisville Cardinals 7, Syracuse Orange 31.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Louisville Cardinals	6	0	0	0	7
Syracuse Orange	9	6	0	12	31

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Garrett Shrader (Syracuse) — 211.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.29 EPA/play +7.66 EPA
• Braden Smith (Louisville) — 45.0 yds · +3.18 EPA/play +3.18 EPA
• Carlos Del Rio-Wilson (Syracuse) — 5.0 yds · -0.91 EPA/play -0.90 EPA

Rushing

• Sean Tucker (Syracuse) — 106.0 yds · 1 TD +0.34 EPA
• Garrett Shrader (Syracuse) — 106.0 yds · 1 TD +0.80 EPA
• Tiyon Evans (Louisville) — 93.0 yds · 1 TD +0.22 EPA

Receiving

• Tyler Hudson (Louisville) — 8 rec · 102.0 yds +0.92 EPA
• Sean Tucker (Syracuse) — 6 rec · 85.0 yds +0.67 EPA
• Devaughn Cooper (Syracuse) — 3 rec · 37.0 yds +0.23 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Garrett Shrader	Syracuse	26	65.4%	211	2	+0.29	+7.66
Braden Smith	Louisville	1	100.0%	45	0	+3.18	+3.18
Carlos Del Rio-Wilson	Syracuse	1	100.0%	5	0	-0.91	-0.90
Malik Cunningham	Louisville	25	64.0%	145	0	-0.19	-4.64

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Louisville	Syracuse
Plays	54	65
EPA / play	+0.026	+0.346
Total EPA	+1.41	+22.51
Success rate	40.7%	60.0%
Pass EPA / play	-0.056	+0.250
Rush EPA / play	+0.102	+0.414
Yards	356	442

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Syracuse	10	62	+0.56	Field goal
Q1	Louisville	5	22	-0.62	Punt
Q1	Syracuse	4	74	+5.11	Pass TD
Q1	Louisville	7	70	+6.05	Rush TD
Q1	Syracuse	12	84	+7.38	Rush TD
Q2	Louisville	9	86	+5.21	Ended
Q2	Syracuse	6	53	+1.23	Punt
Q2	Louisville	3	13	-0.26	Punt
Q2	Syracuse	3	1	-1.41	Ended
Q3	Louisville	7	39	+0.24	Punt
Q3	Syracuse	5	50	+2.99	Punt
Q3	Louisville	4	56	+0.19	Interception
Q3	Syracuse	7	29	-0.59	Punt
Q3	Louisville	5	18	-3.59	Interception
Q3	Syracuse	4	20	+3.42	Pass TD
Q4	Louisville	2	0	-5.03	Fumble

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q3 · Louisville Cardinals · Malik Cunningham pass intercepted (-4.97 EPA)
2. Q4 · Louisville Cardinals · Fumble (-4.69 EPA)
3. Q3 · Louisville Cardinals · Malik Cunningham pass to Ahmari Huggins-Bruce for 45 yards (1st & 19) (+4.41 EPA)
4. Q1 · Syracuse Orange · Garrett Shrader pass to Sean Tucker for a touchdown (55 yards) (+4.05 EPA)
5. Q1 · Louisville Cardinals · Tiyon Evans rushes 36 yards for a touchdown (+3.79 EPA)
6. Q3 · Louisville Cardinals · Malik Cunningham pass intercepted (-3.66 EPA)
7. Q3 · Syracuse Orange · Garrett Shrader pass to Courtney Jackson for 24 yards (2nd & 25) (+3.51 EPA)
8. Q2 · Syracuse Orange · Garrett Shrader rushes for 24 yards (3rd & 14) (+3.31 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Syracuse Orange controlled the final (31–7) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: Garrett Shrader (Syracuse) — 211.0 yds, 2 TD.
• EPA edge: Syracuse at 0.346 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 Louisville Cardinals vs Syracuse Orange?

Louisville Cardinals 7, Syracuse Orange 31 in Week 1 of the 2022 college football season.

Who won Louisville Cardinals vs Syracuse Orange?

Syracuse Orange won with a final score of 7–31.

Where can I find the Louisville Cardinals vs Syracuse Orange box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401411099.

Who led Louisville Cardinals vs Syracuse Orange in passing?

Garrett Shrader (Syracuse) led passers with 211.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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