CLEMSON – It's definitely not the start that Clemson needed in a top-15 matchup with the ACC Atlantic Division on the line.
Fifth-ranked Clemson and No. 14 Syracuse kicked off at noon, and outside of Clemson's first drive, nothing went the Tigers' way in the first half. After two turnovers, Syracuse led 21-7, but Clemson was able to add a field goal with seven seconds remaining in the half to cut the Orange's lead to 21-10 at intermission.
PLAYERS OF THE HALF: Ruke Orhorhoro had a solid first half on Clemson's defensive line.