Despite Career Day, Randall’s Fumble Cost Tigers

CLEMSON– Despite Adam Randall’s best efforts, it was his third-quarter fumble that sealed Clemson’s fate in an, historic, 34-21, loss to Syracuse on Saturday.

For the first time, Syracuse defeated the Tigers at Memorial Stadium, while sending Clemson to 1-3 to start a season for the first time since 2004.

Randall began the afternoon as the clear bright spot for Clemson’s offense. By halftime, the senior had racked up rushing 96 yards, accounting for more than half of the Tigers’ total production.

His second-quarter score, delivered on a pass from quarterback Cade Klubnik, marked the fourth straight game in which Randall found the end zone for six.

His versatility as both a runner and a receiver…