2008 Syracuse Orange football team
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The 2008 Syracuse Orange football
team is the football
team representing Syracuse University
during the 2008 NCAA Division I FBS football season
. The Orange is coached
by Greg Robinson
and plays their home games in the Carrier Dome
in Syracuse, New York
.
's record of 18 consecutive games.
Syracuse's number two receiver, Taj Smith
, declared himself eligible for the NFL Draft
. Smith was not drafted, but did sign as a free agent
with the Green Bay Packers
. Smith recorded 44 catches for 822 yards in 2007.
In addition, All State local talent Nick Robinson was recruited in 2011. Nick was the NYS All Upstate Player of the Year and two year All New York State lineman from Syracuse suburb, Baldwinsville.
. The Orange marched the ball 63 yards on its opening drive, settling for a 36 yard field goal
. SU's defense kept Northwestern at bay until late in the second quarter, but the offense provided the Wildcats first points. Syracuse quarterback Andrew Robinson was called for intentional grounding
in his own end zone, resulting in a safety. Northwestern closed out the first half with 16 yard touchdown pass.
The Orange took advantage of a Tyrell Sutton
fumble to open the second half. The ensuing touchdown run from back Curtis Brinkley
gave the Orange its second lead of the game 10-9. Brinkley would finish with 49 yards on nine carries. He was joined by Delone Carter and Doug Hogue in the backfield. Neither broke 50 yards, though Carter's long rush of 32 yards was longer than any carry the Orange had in the 2007 season.
Northwestern closed the game on a 21-point run. One of those touchdowns came off an interception. From the opening drive on, the Orange had only one possession that went longer than 40 yards. The drive resulted in a missed field goal, as kicker Patrick Shadle hit the upright from 51 yards out.
The season opening loss was the Orange's fifth straight.
opponent with a 42-28 loss to Akron
. The Zips set the pace early, taking the ball 65 yards down the field for a touchdown. Akron scored again in the first quarter. The 79-yard drive was capped off with a 35-yard run by Dennis Kennedy.
The Orange found the endzone for the first time in the second quarter. Quarterback Cam Dantley connected with tight end Mike Owen for a 32-yard touchdown pass, his first career TD reception. Akron and Syracuse would then exchange touchdowns on one-yard runs. The Orange's score came from Curtis Brinkley, who set a career-high with 143 yards. The Zips would score again on a one-yard carry heading into halftime.
Syracuse tied the game in the fourth quarter, thanks to two touchdown passes from Dantley. One went for four-yards to Owen; the other was a 15-yard pass to redshirt
freshman Nick Provo. Dantley finished 13-of-20 with 135 yards, 3 touchdowns and an interception. Akron put the game out of reach with back-to-back touchdowns.
Each of Penn State's three quarterbacks threw touchdown passes. Daryll Clark
finished 10 of 21 for 163 yards and two touchdowns, Pat Devlin
was 8 of 13 for 130 yards and two touchdowns, and Paul Cianciolo was 2 of 4 for 51 yards and a score. Receivers Jordan Norwood
and Deon Butler
both had over 100 yards receiving and two touchdowns apiece.
The Nittany Lion defense held the Orange offense without a first down until early in the second quarter.
Quarterback Cam Dantley completing 14 of 17 passes for 167 yards and one TD in his third straight start for the Orange.
Although Syracuse outgained West Virginia 346-268, and SU tailback Curtis Brinkley rushed for 144 yards, the Orange (1-5, 0-2) didn't register a touchdown for the first time in the season.
The win was just head coach Greg Robinson's third Big East Conference win. After the game, Robinson had accumulated a 3-22 overall in four seasons against the Big East.
The victory allowed Syracuse (3-8) to avoid a third 10-loss season in four years under Robinson.
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SU Opp
Punts-Yards
66-2898
48-1857
Avg per Punt
43.9
38.7
Time of Possession/Game
27:15
32:45
3rd Down Conversions
45/156 29%
85/166 51%
4th Down Conversions
8/20 40%
9/11 82%
Touchdowns Scored
25
48
Field Goals-Attempts
14/17 82%
17/21 81%
PAT-Attempts
25/25 100%
47/47 100%
Attendance
200,844
287,102
Games/Avg per Game
33,474
47,850
Syracuse Orange football
The Syracuse Orange football program is a college football team that represents Syracuse University. The team is a member of the Big East Conference, which is a National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I conference that is part of the Football Bowl Subdivision...
team is the football
American football
American football is a sport played between two teams of eleven with the objective of scoring points by advancing the ball into the opposing team's end zone. Known in the United States simply as football, it may also be referred to informally as gridiron football. The ball can be advanced by...
team representing Syracuse University
Syracuse University
Syracuse University is a private research university located in Syracuse, New York, United States. Its roots can be traced back to Genesee Wesleyan Seminary, founded by the Methodist Episcopal Church in 1832, which also later founded Genesee College...
during the 2008 NCAA Division I FBS football season
2008 NCAA Division I FBS football season
The 2008 NCAA Division I FBS football season, or the college football season, began on August 28, 2008, progressing through the regular season and bowl season, and concluded with the Bowl Championship Series National Championship Game in Miami Gardens, Florida on January 8, 2009, where the #2...
. The Orange is coached
Head coach
A head coach, senior coach or manager is a professional at training and developing athletes. They typically hold a more public profile and are paid more than other coaches...
by Greg Robinson
Greg Robinson
-External links:**-References:...
and plays their home games in the Carrier Dome
Carrier Dome
The Carrier Dome is a 49,250-seat domed sports stadium located on the campus of Syracuse University in the University Hill neighborhood of Syracuse, New York, USA. It is home to the Syracuse Orange football, basketball, and lacrosse teams. High school football championships are also held in "The...
in Syracuse, New York
Syracuse, New York
Syracuse is a city in and the county seat of Onondaga County, New York, United States, the largest U.S. city with the name "Syracuse", and the fifth most populous city in the state. At the 2010 census, the city population was 145,170, and its metropolitan area had a population of 742,603...
.
Before the season
The Orange lost its leading receiving from the 2007 season, Mike Williams. Williams was suspended from the team due to academic reasons. The most recent report says that Williams is not enrolled in classes for the fall semester.http://media.www.dailyorange.com/media/storage/paper522/news/2008/05/08/Sports/Fb.Leading.Receiver.Williams.Suspended.From.School-3377880.shtml Williams led the team with 60 catches for 837 yards in 2007. He finished the season on a school-record streak of nine games with a touchdown reception. That mark stands nine short of Larry FitzgeraldLarry Fitzgerald
Larry Darnell Fitzgerald, Jr. is an American football wide receiver for the Arizona Cardinals of the National Football League, and currently ranks fourth all-time in league history in receiving yards per game for a career , behind Andre Johnson, Torry Holt, and Marvin Harrison...
's record of 18 consecutive games.
Syracuse's number two receiver, Taj Smith
Taj Smith
Tajiddin M. Smith-Wilson is an American football wide receiver who is currently a free agent. He was signed by the Green Bay Packers as an undrafted free agent in 2008...
, declared himself eligible for the NFL Draft
2008 NFL Draft
The 2008 NFL Draft took place at Radio City Music Hall in New York City on April 26 and April 27, 2008. For the 29th consecutive year, ESPN televised the draft; the NFL Network also broadcast the event, its third year doing so...
. Smith was not drafted, but did sign as a free agent
Free agent
In professional sports, a free agent is a player whose contract with a team has expired and who is thus eligible to sign with another club or franchise....
with the Green Bay Packers
Green Bay Packers
The Green Bay Packers are an American football team based in Green Bay, Wisconsin. They are members of the North Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League . The Packers are the current NFL champions...
. Smith recorded 44 catches for 822 yards in 2007.
Recruiting
Syracuse landed the nation's No. 50 recruiting class, which featured three 4-star recruits and five 3-star recruits. The class was headlined by Churchville, NY tailback Averin Collier, Syracuse, NY receiver Marcus Sales and New Berlin defensive end Romale Tucker.In addition, All State local talent Nick Robinson was recruited in 2011. Nick was the NYS All Upstate Player of the Year and two year All New York State lineman from Syracuse suburb, Baldwinsville.
Schedule
Northwestern
Syracuse opened the 2008 football season with a 30-10 defeat at the hands of Northwestern2008 Northwestern Wildcats football team
The 2008 Northwestern Wildcats football team represented Northwestern University in the Big Ten during the 2008–2009 college football season. Pat Fitzgerald, in his third season at Northwestern, was the team's head coach...
. The Orange marched the ball 63 yards on its opening drive, settling for a 36 yard field goal
Field goal (football)
A field goal in American football and Canadian football is a goal that may be scored during general play . Field goals may be scored by a placekick or the now practically extinct drop kick.The drop kick fell out of favor in 1934 when the shape of the ball was changed...
. SU's defense kept Northwestern at bay until late in the second quarter, but the offense provided the Wildcats first points. Syracuse quarterback Andrew Robinson was called for intentional grounding
Intentional grounding
In gridiron football, intentional grounding is when a quarterback throws an incomplete pass toward an area of the field where there is clearly no eligible receiver. The penalty usually results in the loss of a down as well as 10 yards...
in his own end zone, resulting in a safety. Northwestern closed out the first half with 16 yard touchdown pass.
The Orange took advantage of a Tyrell Sutton
Tyrell Sutton
Tyrell DelShawn Sutton, , is an American football running back who formerly played for the Carolina Panthers and Green Bay Packers of the National Football League. He was signed by the Green Bay Packers as an undrafted free agent in 2009...
fumble to open the second half. The ensuing touchdown run from back Curtis Brinkley
Curtis Brinkley
Curtis Brinkley is an American football running back for the San Diego Chargers of the National Football League. He was signed by the Chargers as an undrafted free agent in 2009. He played college football at Syracuse.-Early years:...
gave the Orange its second lead of the game 10-9. Brinkley would finish with 49 yards on nine carries. He was joined by Delone Carter and Doug Hogue in the backfield. Neither broke 50 yards, though Carter's long rush of 32 yards was longer than any carry the Orange had in the 2007 season.
Northwestern closed the game on a 21-point run. One of those touchdowns came off an interception. From the opening drive on, the Orange had only one possession that went longer than 40 yards. The drive resulted in a missed field goal, as kicker Patrick Shadle hit the upright from 51 yards out.
The season opening loss was the Orange's fifth straight.
Akron
Syracuse lost its fourth straight home opener and second straight game to a MACMid-American Conference
The Mid-American Conference is a National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I college athletic conference with a membership base in the Great Lakes region that stretches from Western New York to Illinois. Nine of the twelve full member schools are in Ohio and Michigan, with single members...
opponent with a 42-28 loss to Akron
Akron Zips football
The University of Akron Zips are a college football program representing the University of Akron that competes in NCAA Division I FBS Mid-American Conference football...
. The Zips set the pace early, taking the ball 65 yards down the field for a touchdown. Akron scored again in the first quarter. The 79-yard drive was capped off with a 35-yard run by Dennis Kennedy.
The Orange found the endzone for the first time in the second quarter. Quarterback Cam Dantley connected with tight end Mike Owen for a 32-yard touchdown pass, his first career TD reception. Akron and Syracuse would then exchange touchdowns on one-yard runs. The Orange's score came from Curtis Brinkley, who set a career-high with 143 yards. The Zips would score again on a one-yard carry heading into halftime.
Syracuse tied the game in the fourth quarter, thanks to two touchdown passes from Dantley. One went for four-yards to Owen; the other was a 15-yard pass to redshirt
Redshirt (college sports)
Redshirt is a term used in American college athletics that refers to a delay or suspension of an athlete's participation in order to lengthen his or her period of eligibility...
freshman Nick Provo. Dantley finished 13-of-20 with 135 yards, 3 touchdowns and an interception. Akron put the game out of reach with back-to-back touchdowns.
Penn State
Syracuse renewed its historic rivalry with Penn State with a 55-13 defeat. The teams last played in 1990.Each of Penn State's three quarterbacks threw touchdown passes. Daryll Clark
Daryll Clark
Daryll Lawrence Clark is a football quarterback who is currently a member of the Chicago Rush. He was signed by the Calgary Stampeders of the Canadian Football League as an free agent in 2010. He played collegiately for the Penn State Nittany Lions. He is the Nittany Lions' all-time leader in...
finished 10 of 21 for 163 yards and two touchdowns, Pat Devlin
Pat Devlin (American football)
Patrick Ryan "Pat" Devlin is an American football quarterback for the Miami Dolphins of the National Football League. He was signed by the Dolphins as an undrafted free agent in 2011. He started at quarterback for the Delaware Fightin' Blue Hens of the University of Delaware...
was 8 of 13 for 130 yards and two touchdowns, and Paul Cianciolo was 2 of 4 for 51 yards and a score. Receivers Jordan Norwood
Jordan Norwood
Jordan Shea Rashad Norwood is a Filipino-American American football wide receiver for the Cleveland Browns of the National Football League. He was signed by the Browns as an undrafted free agent in 2009. He played college football at Penn State.Norwood has also been a member of the Philadelphia...
and Deon Butler
Deon Butler
Vincent Deon Butler is an American football wide receiver for the Seattle Seahawks of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Seahawks in the third round of the 2009 NFL Draft. He played college football at Penn State....
both had over 100 yards receiving and two touchdowns apiece.
The Nittany Lion defense held the Orange offense without a first down until early in the second quarter.
Northeastern
Syracuse defeated Football Championship Subdivision Northeastern, 30-21, behind a combined 245 yards and two touchdowns from tailbacks Doug Hogue and Curtis Brinkley.Quarterback Cam Dantley completing 14 of 17 passes for 167 yards and one TD in his third straight start for the Orange.
Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh tailback LaRod Stephens-Howling scored two touchdowns in the fourth quarter, Conor Lee kicked four field goals, and Pittsburgh scored 18 unanswered points in the fourth quarter to rally past Syracuse 34-24.West Virginia
Playing without starting quarterback Pat White, West Virginia turned to tailback Noel Devine, who rushed for a career-high 188 yards and a touchdown, in a West Virginia 17-6 win.Although Syracuse outgained West Virginia 346-268, and SU tailback Curtis Brinkley rushed for 144 yards, the Orange (1-5, 0-2) didn't register a touchdown for the first time in the season.
South Florida
South Florida quarterback Matt Grothe threw three touchdown passes and ran for another as South Florida crushed Syracuse, 45-13. Grothe finished with 72 yards on the ground and went finished 19-for-26 in the air for 248 yards.Louisville
Syracuse tailback Curtis Brinkley set a Syracuse single-season record Saturday night with his fifth consecutive 100-yard game as Syracuse upset Louisville for the second year in a row, 28-21.The win was just head coach Greg Robinson's third Big East Conference win. After the game, Robinson had accumulated a 3-22 overall in four seasons against the Big East.
Rutgers
Rutgers quarterback Mike Teel threw three touchdown passes and Rutgers overcame a 14-point deficit to beat Syracuse 35-17. The loss made the Orange ineligible to compete in a bowl game for the fourth straight year under coach Robinson.Connecticut
Connecticut tailback Donald Brown rushed for 131 yards and a touchdown, Jasper Howard scored on a 69 yard punt return and Robert McClain delivered a 37 yard interception return for a score as Connecticut defeated Syracuse 39-14. Connecticut broke the game open after struggling to hold on to a 22-14 second half lead.Notre Dame
A week after Syracuse announced that it was firing its head coach at the conclusion of the season, Syracuse delivered the biggest win under the Robinson era, stunning the Irish in South Bend, 24-23. QB Cameron Dantley's 11-yard touchdown pass to Donte Davis with 42 seconds left proved to be the game winner, as the Irish lost to an eight-loss team in its school's storied history.The victory allowed Syracuse (3-8) to avoid a third 10-loss season in four years under Robinson.
Cincinnati
The Greg Robinson era mercifully came to an end against the Bearcats as the Orange was dominated by the Bearcats. Cincinnati QB Tony Pike threw for 274 yards on 28-of-44 passes while kicker Jake Rogers connected from 45, 38 and 45 yards. Syracuse went 10-47 in coach Greg Robinson’s four seasons, including 3-25 in the Big East.Rankings
| Poll | Pre | Wk 1 | Wk 2 | Wk 3 | Wk 4 | Wk 5 | Wk 6 | Wk 7 | Wk 8 | Wk 9 | Wk 10 | Wk 11 | Wk 12 | Wk 13 | Wk 14 | Final |
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| AP | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Coaches | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Harris | Not released | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | |||
| BCS | Not released | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | ||||||
Coaching staff
- Greg RobinsonGreg Robinson-External links:**-References:...
- Head Coach/Co-Defensive Coordinator - Mitch Browning - Offensive Coordinator/Tight Ends & Offensive Tackles
- Derrick Jackson - Co-Defensive Coordinator/Defensive Line
- Phil Earley - Quarterbacks
- Dan Conley - Linebackers
- Jim Salgado - Cornerbacks/Secondary
- Scott Spencer - Safeties
- Randy Trivers - Running Backs
- Chris White - Wide Receivers
- Chris Wiesehan - Offensive Line
Team
| class="wikitable" style="white-space:nowrap;"> | SU | Opp | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scoring | 217 | 392 | |
| Points per Game | 18.1 | 32.7 | |
| First Downs | 164 | 270 | |
| Rushing | 88 | 127 | |
| Passing | 64 | 132 | |
| Penalty | 12 | 11 | |
| Total Offense | 3242 | 4974 | |
| Avg per Play | 4.7 | 5.9 | |
| Avg per Game | 270.2 | 414.5 | |
| Fumbles-Lost | 13-9 | 13-8 | |
| Penalties-Yards | 54-460 | 71-649 | |
| Avg per Game | 38.3 | 54.1 |
Scores by quarter
Rushing
| Name | GP-GS | Att | Gain | Loss | Net | Avg | TD | Long | Avg/G |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Curtis Brinkley | 12-11 | 237 | 1193 | 29 | 1164 | 4.9 | 7 | 45 | 97.0 |
| Doug Hogue | 11-2 | 35 | 232 | 0 | 232 | 6.6 | 2 | 82* | 21.1 |
| Antwon Bailey | 8-0 | 33 | 227 | 6 | 221 | 6.7 | 2 | 39 | 27.6 |
| Delone Carter | 4-0 | 23 | 141 | 4 | 137 | 6.0 | 0 | 32 | 34.2 |
| Tony Fiammetta Tony Fiammetta -Carolina Panthers:Many scouting experts were right in their prediction on Tony's draft poition, Fiammetta was drafted in the 4th round of the 2009 NFL Draft by the Carolina Panthers. He is expected to come in and compete at the fullback position... |
12-10 | 5 | 66 | 0 | 66 | 13.2 | 0 | 58 | 5.5 |
| Rob Long | 12-0 | 1 | 24 | 0 | 24 | 24.0 | 0 | 24 | 2.0 |
| Andrew Robinson | 4-1 | 12 | 35 | 28 | 7 | 0.6 | 0 | 9 | 1.8 |
| Cam Dantley | 11-11 | 41 | 98 | 154 | -56 | -1.4 | 0 | 20 | -5.1 |
| Total | 12 | 392 | 2018 | 234 | 1784 | 4.6 | 11 | 82 | 148.7 |
| Opponents | 12 | 454 | 2504 | 231 | 2273 | 5.0 | 18 | 92 | 189.4 |
Passing
| Name | GP-GS | Effic | Att-Cmp-Int | Pct | Yds | TD | Lng | Avg/G |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cam Dantley | 11-11 | 102.12 | 121-251-5 | 48.2 | 1298 | 11 | 38 | 118.0 |
| Andrew Robinson | 4-1 | 51.31 | 18-45-3 | 40.0 | 132 | 0 | 18 | 33.0 |
| Total | 12 | 94.91 | 141-299-8 | 47.2 | 1458 | 11 | 38 | 121.5 |
| Opponents | 12 | 141.14 | 242-384-8 | 63.0 | 2701 | 27 | 55 | 225.1 |
Receiving
Note: This is not a complete list.| Name | GP-GS | No. | Yds | Avg | TD | Long | Avg/G |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donte Davis | 12-10 | 29 | 312 | 10.8 | 2 | 34 | 26.0 |
| Mike Owen | 12-11 | 19 | 175 | 9.2 | 2 | 32 | 14.6 |
| Tony Fiammetta | 12-10 | 16 | 127 | 7.9 | 1 | 19 | 10.6 |
| Marcus Sales | 11-0 | 14 | 160 | 11.4 | 1 | 28 | 14.5 |
| Curtis Brinkley | 12-11 | 14 | 81 | 5.8 | 0 | 17 | 6.8 |
| Lavar Lobdell | 12-10 | 13 | 165 | 12.7 | 0 | 26 | 13.8 |
| Doug Hogue | 11-2 | 11 | 108 | 9.8 | 1 | 37 | 9.8 |
| Da'Mon Merkerson | 12-0 | 6 | 95 | 15.8 | 1 | 38 | 7.9 |
| Nick Provo | 7-0 | 4 | 70 | 17.5 | 1 | 27 | 10.0 |
| Van Chew | 12-0 | 4 | 56 | 14.0 | 1 | 36 | 4.7 |
| Chaz Cervino | 11-1 | 3 | 37 | 12.3 | 0 | 23 | 3.4 |
| Dan Sheeran | 2-0 | 2 | 31 | 15.5 | 1 | 25 | 15.5 |
| Grant Mayes | 10-2 | 1 | 26 | 26.0 | 0 | 26 | 2.6 |
| Total | 12 | 141 | 1458 | 10.3 | 11 | 38 | 121.5 |
| Opponents | 12 | 242 | 2701 | 11.2 | 27 | 55 | 225.1 |
Defensive Leaders
Note: This list includes only defensive leaders. Click http://suathletics.com/Sports/Football/2008/2008fbstats.asp for a complete list.| Name | GP-GS | Tackles | Sacks | Pass Defense | Interceptions | Fumbles | Blkd Kick |
||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solo | Ast | Total | TFL-Yds | No-Yds | BrUp | QBH | No.-Yds | Avg | TD | Long | Rcv-Yds | FF | |||
| Jake Flaherty | 12-12 | 44 | 37 | 81 | 4.0-9 | 1.0-5 | 1 | 4 | 1-2 | 2 | 0 | 2 | -- | 1 | -- |
| Derrell Smith | 12-12 | 36 | 37 | 73 | 5.0-23 | 1.0-9 | 2 | 1 | 1-4 | 4 | 0 | 4 | -- | 1 | -- |
| Mike Mele | 4-4 | 10 | 16 | 26 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Mike Holmes | 4-4 | 16 | 5 | 21 | -- | -- | 1 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 1 | -- |
| Derrell Smith | 4-4 | 9 | 12 | 21 | 1.5-6 | -- | 1 | -- | 1-4 | 4.0 | 0 | 4 | -- | 1 | -- |
| A.J. Brown | 4-2 | 9 | 7 | 16 | -- | -- | -- | -- | 1-1 | 1.0 | 0 | 1 | -- | -- | -- |
| Art Jones | 4-4 | 6 | 7 | 13 | 4.0-17 | 1.0-7 | 1 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 1-0 | -- | -- |
| Randy McKinnon | 3-3 | 8 | 5 | 13 | 1.5-4 | -- | 1 | -- | 1-0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | -- | -- | -- |
| Bruce Williams | 4-3 | 8 | 4 | 12 | 0.5-1 | -- | -- | -- | 1-9 | 9.0 | 0 | 9 | 1-0 | 1 | -- |
| Nick Santiago | 4-4 | 5 | 4 | 9 | 2.5-8 | 1.5-7 | -- | 1 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 1 | -- |
| Anthony Perkins | 4-0 | 6 | 3 | 9 | 2.5-16 | 1.0-10 | 2 | 1 | -- | -- | -- | -- | 1-0 | -- | -- |
| Total | 4 | 161 | 136 | 297 | 19-69 | 4-25 | 8 | 3 | 4-14 | 3.5 | 0 | 9 | 4-4 | 5 | 0 |
| Opponents | 4 | 148 | 108 | 256 | 12-57 | 5-34 | 8 | 6 | 3-26 | 8.7 | 1 | -- | 3-0 | 4 | 0 |
Special teams
| Name | Punting | Kickoffs | |||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No. | Yds | Avg | Long | TB | FC | I20 | Blkd | No. | Yds | Avg | TB | OB | |
| Rob Long | 66 | 2898 | 43.9 | 72 | 5 | 16 | 15 | 0 | 1 | 43 | 43.0 | 0 | 1 |
| Nico Rechul | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 50 | 3255 | 65.1 | 3 | 0 |
| Patrick Shadle | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 1 | 40 | 40.0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 66 | 2898 | 43.9 | 72 | 5 | 16 | 15 | 0 | 52 | 3338 | 64.2 | 3 | 1 |
| Opponents | 48 | 1857 | 38.7 | 59 | 2 | 22 | 26 | 2 | 76 | 4745 | 62.4 | 2 | 1 |
| Name | Punt Returns | Kick Returns | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No. | Yds | Avg | TD | Long | No. | Yds | Avg | TD | Long | |
| Mike Holmes | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 41 | 941 | 23.0 | 1 | 90 |
| Max Suter | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 0 | 9 | 26 | 547 | 21.0 | 0 | 38 |
| Ryan Howard | 7 | 5 | 0.7 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 55 | 27.5 | 0 | 29 |
| Bruce Williams | 2 | 12 | 6.0 | 0 | 12 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Total | 11 | 49 | 4.5 | 2 | 12 | 73 | 1609 | 22.0 | 1 | 90 |
| Opponents | 31 | 328 | 10.6 | 1 | 69 | 47 | 1171 | 24.9 | 0 | 69 |