Clemson (5-3) visits Syracuse (4-4) in an Atlantic Coast Conference game on November 7 at noon EST.
Clemson defeated Florida State 36–24 on October 31. Syracuse defeated SMU 30–27 the same day.
TOP NEWS
Syracuse ranks 10th nationally in time of possession at 33 minutes, 7 seconds per game. Clemson ranks 82nd at 29 minutes, 39 seconds. Syracuse ranks 138th in the FBS with 87.9 penalty yards per game. Clemson’s offense ranks 114th in total yards per game (335.4) and last in third-down conversion rate (30.5%).
Syracuse’s offense ranks 30th in total yards per game (436.4) and 24th in passing yards per game (275.3). Its defense allows 26.4 points per game — 90th in the FBS.
Clemson quarterback Tait Reynolds has thrown for 1,285 yards with three touchdowns and three interceptions on 65.1% completion. Syracuse quarterback Steve Angeli has thrown for 1,186 yards with seven touchdowns and five interceptions on 57.3% completion. Syracuse wide receiver Umari Hatcher has 952 receiving yards on 60 catches and eight touchdowns.
Clemson running back Gideon Davidson has rushed for 528 yards and five touchdowns on 105 carries. Syracuse running back Tylik Hill has rushed for 515 yards and one touchdown on 98 carries. Clemson wide receiver Bryant Wesco Jr. has 411 receiving yards on 38 catches. Syracuse running back Ahmad Miller scored a rushing touchdown and gained 56 yards on 18 carries against SMU.
Clemson is a 1.5-point favorite. The Tigers are 3–5 against the spread this season; the Orange are 5–3. ESPN2 will televise the game.
Clemson hosts Georgia Tech on November 14. Syracuse plays at NC State that same day.
More: NCAAF · Syracuse Orange · Clemson Tigers
