UConn Huskies vs. Syracuse Orange: 2025 Week 2 Recap

Quick answer

Syracuse Orange defeated UConn Huskies 27–20 in Week 2, 2025. Final score: UConn Huskies 20, Syracuse Orange 27.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
UConn Huskies	0	12	3	3	20
Syracuse Orange	0	6	0	12	27

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Joe Fagnano (UConn) — 248.0 yds · +0.06 EPA/play +2.43 EPA
• John Neider (UConn) — 15.0 yds · 1 TD · +2.43 EPA/play +2.43 EPA
• Steve Angeli (Syracuse) — 377.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.03 EPA/play +1.31 EPA

Rushing

• Cam Edwards (UConn) — 76.0 yds -0.27 EPA
• Yasin Willis (Syracuse) — 48.0 yds · 1 TD +0.24 EPA
• Will Nixon (Syracuse) — 28.0 yds -0.18 EPA

Receiving

• Skyler Bell (UConn) — 10 rec · 104.0 yds +0.08 EPA
• Justus Ross-Simmons (Syracuse) — 4 rec · 77.0 yds +0.65 EPA
• Dan Villari (Syracuse) — 7 rec · 104.0 yds +0.69 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Joe Fagnano	UConn	39	59.0%	248	0	+0.06	+2.43
John Neider	UConn	1	100.0%	15	1	+2.43	+2.43
Steve Angeli	Syracuse	52	57.7%	377	1	+0.03	+1.31

Team EPA comparison

Stat	UConn	Syracuse
Plays	72	76
EPA / play	-0.004	-0.032
Total EPA	-0.30	-2.45
Success rate	45.8%	43.4%
Pass EPA / play	+0.122	+0.025
Rush EPA / play	-0.161	-0.157
Yards	416	436

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Syracuse	11	68	-0.15	Ended
Q1	UConn	7	42	+0.40	Punt
Q1	Syracuse	3	8	-1.35	Punt
Q1	UConn	10	65	+5.20	Pass TD
Q2	Syracuse	13	38	-3.18	Fumble
Q2	UConn	3	-6	-3.25	Punt
Q2	Syracuse	3	4	-1.79	Punt
Q2	UConn	4	-3	-4.85	Ended
Q2	Syracuse	2	-1	-1.90	Field goal
Q2	UConn	6	77	+6.24	Rush TD
Q2	Syracuse	7	61	+1.55	Field goal
Q3	UConn	9	79	+3.39	Field goal
Q3	Syracuse	3	7	-1.82	Punt
Q3	UConn	3	15	-0.51	Punt
Q3	Syracuse	3	-7	-4.03	Punt
Q3	UConn	6	39	-0.36	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q4 · Syracuse Orange · Steve Angeli pass to Justus Ross-Simmons for a touchdown (53 yards) (+7.36 EPA)
2. Q2 · UConn Huskies · Mel Brown rushes 45 yards for a touchdown (+5.32 EPA)
3. Q4 · Syracuse Orange · Steve Angeli pass intercepted (-4.71 EPA)
4. Q2 · Syracuse Orange · Fumble (-4.6 EPA)
5. Q2 · UConn Huskies · Rush (4th & 1) (-4.06 EPA)
6. Q4 · Syracuse Orange · Steve Angeli pass to Darrell Gill Jr. for 40 yards (1st & 10) (+3.18 EPA)
7. Q1 · UConn Huskies · Joe Fagnano pass to Ksaan Farrar for 10 yards (4th & 1) (+2.84 EPA)
8. Q4 · Syracuse Orange · Steve Angeli sacked for a loss of 7 yards (3rd & 4) (-2.6 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Syracuse Orange controlled the final (27–20) in Week 2.
• Passing edge: Joe Fagnano (UConn) — 248.0 yds.
• EPA edge: UConn at -0.004 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 UConn Huskies vs Syracuse Orange?

UConn Huskies 20, Syracuse Orange 27 in Week 2 of the 2025 college football season.

Who won UConn Huskies vs Syracuse Orange?

Syracuse Orange won with a final score of 20–27.

Where can I find the UConn Huskies vs Syracuse Orange box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401754618.

Who led UConn Huskies vs Syracuse Orange in passing?

Joe Fagnano (UConn) led passers with 248.0 yards.

Full analytics box score

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