Dungey leads Syracuse over Western Michigan, 55-42
Senior quarterback Eric Dungey rushed for 200 yards and passed for 184, coming back off the bench for Syracuse in a 55-42 win at Western Michigan on Friday in the season opener.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Syracuse Orange
55
Western Michigan Broncos
42
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SYR | 24 | 10 | 14 | 7 | 55 |
| WMU | 7 | 0 | 28 | 7 | 42 |
Waldo Stadium · 20,628 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/7/26 | vs Clemson Tigers | L 13-18 | NCAAF |
| 10/31/26 | vs SMU Mustangs | W 30-27 | NCAAF |
| 10/24/26 | @ North Carolina Tar Heels | W 31-30 | NCAAF |
| 10/17/26 | vs Louisville Cardinals | L 26-34 | NCAAF |
| 10/10/26 | @ Virginia Cavaliers | L 25-28 | NCAAF |
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Play by Play
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Touchdown 2:50 55-42
Jayden Reed 17 Yd pass from Jon Wassink (Josh Grant Kick)
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Touchdown 14:46 55-35
Eric Dungey 27 Yd Run (Andre Szmyt Kick)
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Touchdown 0:48 48-35
Dontae Strickland 1 Yd Run (Andre Szmyt Kick)
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Touchdown 1:56 41-35
Jon Wassink 4 Yd Run (Josh Grant Kick)
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Touchdown 2:45 41-28
Jamal Custis 21 Yd pass from Eric Dungey (Andre Szmyt Kick)
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Touchdown 5:19 34-28
LeVante Bellamy 64 Yd Run (Josh Grant Kick)
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Touchdown 7:32 34-21
D'Wayne Eskridge 84 Yd pass from Jon Wassink (Josh Grant Kick)
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Touchdown 14:06 34-14
D'Wayne Eskridge 21 Yd pass from Jon Wassink (Josh Grant Kick)
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Field Goal 9:25 34-7
Andre Szmyt 43 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 11:53 31-7
Dontae Strickland 1 Yd Run (Andre Szmyt Kick)
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Touchdown 0:51 24-7
Moe Neal 3 Yd Run (Andre Szmyt Kick)
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Touchdown 3:10 17-7
LeVante Bellamy 7 Yd Run (Josh Grant Kick)
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Touchdown 6:39 17-0
Moe Neal 1 Yd Run (Andre Szmyt Kick)
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Field Goal 9:32 10-0
Andre Szmyt 26 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 11:36 7-0
Jamal Custis 27 Yd pass from Eric Dungey (Andre Szmyt Kick)
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SYR
6 plays, 19 yards, 2:50 · End of Game
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WMU 2:50
7 plays, 98 yards, 2:41 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 2:50 55-42
Jayden Reed 17 Yd pass from Jon Wassink (Josh Grant Kick)
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SYR 5:31
11 plays, 31 yards, 7:13 · Downs
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WMU 12:44
7 plays, 18 yards, 2:02 · Downs
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SYR 14:46
1 play, 27 yards, 0:06 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 14:46 55-35
Eric Dungey 27 Yd Run (Andre Szmyt Kick)
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WMU 14:52
3 plays, 12 yards, 0:00 · Interception
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SYR 0:48
4 plays, 59 yards, 1:08 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 0:48 48-35
Dontae Strickland 1 Yd Run (Andre Szmyt Kick)
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WMU 1:56
3 plays, 75 yards, 0:49 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 1:56 41-35
Jon Wassink 4 Yd Run (Josh Grant Kick)
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SYR 2:45
8 plays, 60 yards, 2:34 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 2:45 41-28
Jamal Custis 21 Yd pass from Eric Dungey (Andre Szmyt Kick)
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WMU 5:19
2 plays, 66 yards, 0:44 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 5:19 34-28
LeVante Bellamy 64 Yd Run (Josh Grant Kick)
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SYR 6:03
3 plays, -3 yards, 1:29 · Punt
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WMU 7:32
3 plays, 95 yards, 1:13 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 7:32 34-21
D'Wayne Eskridge 84 Yd pass from Jon Wassink (Josh Grant Kick)
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SYR 8:45
6 plays, 40 yards, 2:40 · Punt
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WMU 11:25
4 plays, 30 yards, 1:35 · Punt
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SYR 13:00
3 plays, 1 yard, 1:07 · Punt
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WMU 14:06
2 plays, 58 yards, 0:40 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 14:06 34-14
D'Wayne Eskridge 21 Yd pass from Jon Wassink (Josh Grant Kick)
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SYR 14:46
1 play, 11 yards, 0:00 · Fumble
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WMU
1 play, 13 yards, 0:00 · End of Half
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SYR 0:02
8 plays, 14 yards, 3:09 · Punt
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WMU 3:11
13 plays, 74 yards, 6:14 · Missed FG
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SYR 9:25
8 plays, 58 yards, 1:30 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 9:25 34-7
Andre Szmyt 43 Yd Field Goal
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WMU 10:55
3 plays, 4 yards, 0:00 · Punt
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SYR 11:53
9 plays, 68 yards, 2:57 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 11:53 31-7
Dontae Strickland 1 Yd Run (Andre Szmyt Kick)
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WMU 14:50
3 plays, 2 yards, 1:01 · Punt
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SYR 0:51
6 plays, 63 yards, 2:19 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 0:51 24-7
Moe Neal 3 Yd Run (Andre Szmyt Kick)
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WMU 3:10
7 plays, 90 yards, 3:29 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 3:10 17-7
LeVante Bellamy 7 Yd Run (Josh Grant Kick)
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SYR 6:39
6 plays, 52 yards, 1:27 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 6:39 17-0
Moe Neal 1 Yd Run (Andre Szmyt Kick)
Showing the last 40 of 47 events.
Team Stats
SYR
WMU
26
1st Downs
24
7-17
3rd down efficiency
2-10
2-3
4th down efficiency
1-2
560
Total Yards
621
226
Passing
379
11/26
Comp/Att
19/36
8.7
Yards per pass
10.5
334
Rushing
242
62
Rushing Attempts
28
5.4
Yards per rush
8.6
5-45
Penalties
6-45
1
Turnovers
2
1
Fumbles lost
0
0
Interceptions thrown
2
33:53
Possession
26:07
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