A lot of plays that occurred near the end of Clemson’s 54-0 blowout victory over Syracuse on Saturday won’t be remembered by most, with the game well in hand for the Tigers.
However, that can’t be said for a late play made by redshirt freshman safety Tanner Muse.
Midway through the fourth quarter, Muse recorded his first career interception and returned it 64 yards for a touchdown to provide the final margin and put the finishing touches on arguably Clemson’s best overall performance of the season.
It was the first “pick-six” by a Clemson freshman since Wayne Simmons had one at Florida State in 1989.