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Syracuse’s late rally came up short in an 18-13 loss to Clemson at the JMA Wireless Dome. The Orange defense held Clemson without an offensive touchdown, but a third-quarter fumble return for a score proved decisive. Syracuse cut the deficit to five with a fourth-quarter touchdown, but Clemson ran out the clock.

By the Numbers
  • Final score: Clemson 18, Syracuse 13.
  • Syracuse rushed for 101 yards on 20 carries; Ahmad Miller led the way.
  • Steve Angeli completed 18 of 40 passes for 263 yards and threw an end-zone interception.
  • Daunte Bacheyie had 6 catches for 82 yards and Syracuse’s only touchdown.
  • Davien Kerr recorded his 4th interception of the season.
Yes, But

Syracuse’s defense limited Clemson to 197 passing yards and allowed no offensive touchdowns, yet the Orange could not overcome missed scoring chances and the fumble-return touchdown. Syracuse also reached the Clemson 3-yard line in the fourth quarter, but an interception ended the drive.

State of Play
  • Syracuse is 4-5 overall and 2-5 in the ACC.
  • Clemson improved to 6-3 overall and 4-2 in conference play.
  • The Orange begin a two-game road stretch next week.
What’s Next

Syracuse visits NC State next week for a noon kickoff on ACC Network, then travels again before closing the regular season at home against Notre Dame.

Bottom Line

Syracuse’s defense gave the Orange a chance, but turnovers and missed opportunities outweighed a late offensive push. With its bowl hopes still in play, Syracuse needs to turn defensive stops into points during the road stretch.