5 Things to Know: Syracuse Football Hosts Clemson for Homecoming
Syracuse hosts Clemson on Saturday for Homecoming and its final home conference game of the season. The matchup brings an ACC Network pregame show to campus and features an Orange team riding back-to-back last-second wins.
By the Numbers- Syracuse is 44-31 in Homecoming games.
- Clemson leads the series 10-3; Syracuse won last season’s game, 34-21.
- Fran Brown has 11 one-score wins since taking over in 2024, the sixth most nationally in that span.
- Six of Syracuse’s eight games this season have been decided by one score.
Clemson has the historical edge, but Syracuse won the teams’ most recent meeting in Death Valley. The Orange’s recent close-game success also means Saturday could hinge on the final plays.
State of Play- ACC Network’s “The Huddle” will broadcast from the Quad from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday.
- Tickets remain available, and the game is part of Syracuse’s Homecoming Weekend.
- Syracuse has won its last two games in the final seconds.
With Homecoming energy behind them and recent momentum on their side, the Orange have a chance to turn another tight conference game into a statement win.
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