South Florida Bulls vs. Syracuse Orange: 2023 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

South Florida Bulls defeated Syracuse Orange 45– in Week 1, 2023. Final score: South Florida Bulls 45, Syracuse Orange .

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
South Florida Bulls	6	9	6	6	45
Syracuse Orange	0	0	0	0

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Byrum Brown (South Florida) — 204.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.27 EPA/play +7.24 EPA
• Sean Atkins (South Florida) — 21.0 yds · +0.52 EPA/play +0.52 EPA
• Bryce Archie (South Florida) — 11.0 yds · -0.28 EPA/play -1.12 EPA

Rushing

• LeQuint Allen (Syracuse) — 0.0 yds -0.84 EPA
• Byrum Brown (South Florida) — 126.0 yds -0.25 EPA
• Nay'Quan Wright (South Florida) — 39.0 yds · 1 TD -0.08 EPA

Receiving

• Sean Atkins (South Florida) — 6 rec · 93.0 yds +0.79 EPA
• Umari Hatcher (Syracuse) — 2 rec · 31.0 yds -0.17 EPA
• Damien Alford (Syracuse) — 4 rec · 83.0 yds +0.76 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Byrum Brown	South Florida	27	66.7%	204	3	+0.27	+7.24
Sean Atkins	South Florida	1	100.0%	21	0	+0.52	+0.52
Bryce Archie	South Florida	4	50.0%	11	0	-0.28	-1.12
Braden Davis	Syracuse	14	42.9%	138	0	-0.24	-3.40
Dan Villari	Syracuse	11	36.4%	60	0	-0.76	-8.32

Team EPA comparison

Stat	South Florida	Syracuse
Plays	74	64
EPA / play	-0.052	-0.563
Total EPA	-3.88	-36.00
Success rate	40.5%	15.6%
Pass EPA / play	+0.208	-0.469
Rush EPA / play	-0.251	-0.623
Yards	459	307

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	South Florida	5	12	-2.54	Punt
Q1	Syracuse	3	13	-0.86	Punt
Q1	South Florida	10	64	+5.06	Pass TD
Q1	Syracuse	3	7	-2.11	Punt
Q1	South Florida	4	62	-7.21	Fumble
Q1	Syracuse	9	65	-10.24	Punt
Q2	South Florida	6	86	+6.00	Pass TD
Q2	Syracuse	7	52	-2.08	Interception
Q2	South Florida	3	7	-1.56	Punt
Q2	Syracuse	3	-6	-2.51	Punt
Q2	South Florida	7	44	-0.40	Field goal
Q2	Syracuse	10	108	-1.84	Fumble
Q3	Syracuse	3	-2	-3.24	Interception
Q3	South Florida	4	43	+2.51	Pass TD
Q3	Syracuse	3	4	-2.26	Punt
Q3	South Florida	3	8	-1.85	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q1 · South Florida Bulls · Fumble (-6.62 EPA)
2. Q2 · Syracuse Orange · Dan Villari pass intercepted (-4.86 EPA)
3. Q4 · Syracuse Orange · Dan Villari pass to Umari Hatcher for 33 yards (3rd & 10) (+4.5 EPA)
4. Q3 · South Florida Bulls · Byrum Brown pass to Sean Atkins for a touchdown (35 yards) (+4.3 EPA)
5. Q1 · Syracuse Orange · Penalty (3rd & 12) (+3.3 EPA)
6. Q2 · Syracuse Orange · Dan Villari rushes for 6 yards (4th & 3) (+3.3 EPA)
7. Q4 · South Florida Bulls · TEAM rushes for a loss of 4 yards (1st & 10) (-2.82 EPA)
8. Q2 · Syracuse Orange · Braden Davis rushes for a loss of 2 yards (3rd & 1) (-2.79 EPA)

Key takeaways

• South Florida Bulls controlled the final (45–) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: Byrum Brown (South Florida) — 204.0 yds, 3 TD.
• EPA edge: South Florida at -0.052 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 South Florida Bulls vs Syracuse Orange?

South Florida Bulls 45, Syracuse Orange 0 in Week 1 of the 2023 college football season.

Who won South Florida Bulls vs Syracuse Orange?

South Florida Bulls won with a final score of 45–0.

Where can I find the South Florida Bulls vs Syracuse Orange box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401551737.

Who led South Florida Bulls vs Syracuse Orange in passing?

Byrum Brown (South Florida) led passers with 204.0 yards and 3 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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