Syracuse Orange vs. Virginia Tech Hokies: 2023 Week 9 Recap

Quick answer

Virginia Tech Hokies defeated Syracuse Orange 38–10 in Week 9, 2023. Final score: Syracuse Orange 10, Virginia Tech Hokies 38.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Syracuse Orange	0	3	8	0	10
Virginia Tech Hokies	12	15	3	3	38

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Malachi Thomas (Virginia Tech) — 16.0 yds · 1 TD · +2.17 EPA/play +2.16 EPA
• Jaylin Lane (Virginia Tech) — 0.0 yds · -0.65 EPA/play -0.64 EPA
• Garrett Shrader (Syracuse) — 115.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.13 EPA/play -3.15 EPA

Rushing

• Bhayshul Tuten (Virginia Tech) — 113.0 yds · 1 TD +0.56 EPA
• LeQuint Allen (Syracuse) — 42.0 yds -0.20 EPA
• Malachi Thomas (Virginia Tech) — 87.0 yds +0.10 EPA

Receiving

• Jaylin Lane (Virginia Tech) — 5 rec · 64.0 yds +0.64 EPA
• Damien Alford (Syracuse) — 4 rec · 70.0 yds +1.51 EPA
• Dan Villari (Syracuse) — 4 rec · 38.0 yds +1.26 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Malachi Thomas	Virginia Tech	1	100.0%	16	1	+2.17	+2.16
Jaylin Lane	Virginia Tech	1	0.0%	0	0	-0.65	-0.64
Garrett Shrader	Syracuse	24	50.0%	115	1	-0.13	-3.15
Kyron Drones	Virginia Tech	25	56.0%	177	1	-0.16	-4.02

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Syracuse	Virginia Tech
Plays	41	77
EPA / play	-0.160	+0.074
Total EPA	-6.58	+5.70
Success rate	24.4%	48.1%
Pass EPA / play	-0.131	-0.093
Rush EPA / play	-0.201	+0.164
Yards	169	515

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Syracuse	2	7	-0.92	Punt
Q1	Virginia Tech	6	25	-1.47	Field goal
Q1	Syracuse	3	7	-2.29	Punt
Q1	Virginia Tech	10	68	+5.20	Pass TD
Q1	Syracuse	3	7	-2.15	Punt
Q1	Virginia Tech	5	15	-2.18	Field goal
Q1	Syracuse	3	-4	-3.41	Punt
Q1	Virginia Tech	8	58	-0.35	Field goal
Q2	Syracuse	4	19	-1.81	Punt
Q2	Virginia Tech	6	93	+6.35	Pass TD
Q2	Syracuse	7	55	+0.90	Field goal
Q2	Virginia Tech	6	60	+3.96	Rush TD
Q2	Syracuse	3	-6	-0.92	Punt
Q2	Virginia Tech	3	14	-0.07	Punt
Q2	Syracuse	1	3	-0.81	Ended
Q3	Virginia Tech	4	23	-0.83	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q2 · Virginia Tech Hokies · Kyron Drones pass to Da'Quan Felton for a touchdown (62 yards) (+4.4 EPA)
2. Q3 · Virginia Tech Hokies · Kickoff (-3.16 EPA)
3. Q2 · Syracuse Orange · Garrett Shrader sacked for a loss of 9 yards (3rd & 4) (-2.83 EPA)
4. Q1 · Syracuse Orange · Punt (-2.8 EPA)
5. Q3 · Syracuse Orange · Garrett Shrader pass to Dan Villari for a touchdown (6 yards) (+2.5 EPA)
6. Q3 · Virginia Tech Hokies · Kyron Drones sacked for a loss of 6 yards (3rd & 5) (-2.43 EPA)
7. Q2 · Virginia Tech Hokies · Kyron Drones pass to Jaylin Lane for 41 yards (2nd & 6) (+2.39 EPA)
8. Q3 · Syracuse Orange · Garrett Shrader pass to Dan Villari for 14 yards (2nd & 12) (+2.31 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Virginia Tech Hokies controlled the final (38–10) in Week 9.
• Passing edge: Malachi Thomas (Virginia Tech) — 16.0 yds, 1 TD.
• EPA edge: Virginia Tech at 0.074 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 10, Virginia Tech Hokies 38 in Week 9 of the 2023 college football season.

Who won Syracuse Orange vs Virginia Tech Hokies?

Virginia Tech Hokies won with a final score of 10–38.

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=401525533.

Who led Syracuse Orange vs Virginia Tech Hokies in passing?

Malachi Thomas (Virginia Tech) led passers with 16.0 yards and 1 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.