The Syracuse Orange headed to Clemson hoping to move to 7-0 and take the lead in the ACC Atlantic but a strong performance by the defense went for naught in the end.
A strong first drive by the Orange featuring Shrader misdirection runs got the ball into field goal range. The drive stalled and Syracuse had some indecision about kicking or going on 4th and 3. After a time-out and an Andre Szmyt attempt that fell short, Dino Babers decided to go for it, but Shrader’s pass was tipped at the line.
Clemson didn’t waste any time hitting a 41 yard pass to Davis Allen down the middle and capping the 7-play 72 yard drive with a Will Shipley one yard run.