Saturday will mark just the fifth meeting between Clemson and Syracuse when the two meet up at 3:30 p.m. in Death Valley. The Orange won the first meeting at the 1996 Gator Bowl in Jacksonville. Since Syracuse joined the ACC in 2013, Clemson has won all three games by at least double digits.
About Syracuse: Syracuse comes to Clemson with a 4-4 record and one of the most improved offenses in the nation. The Orange averages 487 yards per game in total offense, more than Clemson on a per game basis. That includes 357 yards per game passing thanks to the play of quarterback Eric Dungey and receiver Amba Etta-Tawo.