By the Numbers: Syracuse at Virginia Tech
Syracuse football travels to the Commonwealth of Virginia to take on the Virginia Tech Hokies looking to snap a three game losing streak. Here is a look at how the teams match up from a statistical perspective.
| Category | Syracuse | Virginia Tech |
|---|---|---|
Record | 3-4 (0-3) | 3-3 (1-1) |
Points Scored | 29.0 | 21.7 |
Total Offense | 404.0 | 311.8 |
Rushing Offense | 231.7 | 131.2 |
Passing Offense | 172.3 | 180.7 |
Points Allowed | 23.0 | 20.1 |
Total Defense | 309.0 | 354.2 |
Rushing Defense | 114.3 | 156.7 |
Passing Defense | 194.7 | 197.5 |
Kick Return Avg. | 20.0 | 27.5 |
Punt Return Avg. | 8.3 | 11.9 |
Field Goals | 7-11 | 4-6 |
Punt Avg. | 34.9 | 43.5 |
Sacks Per Game | 3.4 | 2.7 |
Sacks Allowed | 1.9 | 2.3 |
TOs Forced Per Gm | 1.1 | 1.3 |
TOs Lost Per Gm | 0.9 | 1.2 |
3rd Down O | 35.2% | 43.4% |
3rd Down D | 35.1% | 30.1% |
4th Down O | 57.1% | 28.6% |
4th Down D | 63.6% | 72.7% |
Red Zone O Score % | 80.8% | 77.8% |
Red Zone D Score % | 84.0% | 87,5% |
Red Zone O TD % | 57.7% | 66.7% |
Red Zone D TD % | 48.0% | 68.8% |
Penalty Yards | 61.4 | 32.7 |
Time of Possession | 28:57 | 28:58 |
Syracuse comes into the game on a three game losing streak, each by just three points. In each of the losses, there was a play that decided the final outcome in the closing seconds. The Orange is looking to snap that losing streak and keep bowl hopes alive.
Virginia Tech is on a two game losing streak after falling to Notre Dame by three and Pittsburgh by 21. The Hokies were ranked as high as 15th in the nation following a 2-0 start that includes a win over North Carolina. Since then, Virginia Tech is just 1-3 with its lone win coming over FCS Richmond.
