Orange Rally Falls Short to Clemson

11/7/2026 3:59:00 PM | Football

Despite a late fourth quarter rally, Syracuse was topped by Clemson, 18-13, at the JMA Wireless Dome on Saturday afternoon.

Syracuse (4-5, 2-5 ACC) was paced by 101 yards of rushing on 20 carries by Ahmad Miller. Tight end Daunte Bacheyie led the receivers with 82 yards on six catches including a touchdown. Quarterback Steve Angeli finished 18-of-40 passing for 263 yards.

The Syracuse defense surrendered just 197 yards through the air, the fifth time this season the Orange have held an opponent to under 200 yards through the air. Davien Kerr had an interception in the contest, his fourth of the season.

Syracuse also did not surrender an offensive touchdown, with…