Top-ranked Clemson dominated Syracuse in its first road game of the season Saturday with a convincing 41-6 victory at The Dome.
The Tiger defense shut down the Orange, known for their high-powered offense, and held them to just 187 yards of total offense. Opposing quarterback Tommy DeVito found himself on the run and was sacked eight times in the game.
One of the game’s biggest plays came in the third quarter after Clemson’s Trevor Lawrence threw one of two interceptions and gifted Syracuse (1-2, 0-1 ACC) a first-and-goal from the 9-yard line. Sophomore Mario Goodrich delivered with an interception of his own on the following play which led to a 3-play, 96-yard touchdown drive that gave the Tigers a commanding 24-6 lead.