Syracuse vs Clemson is a big ACC matchup for two teams coming off strong 2024 seasons. Before the game began, the Clemson Tigers were coming off a narrow 24-21 loss to No. 18-ranked Georgia Tech. It was the team’s second loss of the season despite being a preseason favorite to win the ACC. Syracuse was coming off two straight wins after losing in Week 1 to No. 15-ranked Tennessee. Most recently, the Orange defeated Colgate 66-24.
With both teams needing a win, which team will break through in their first conference win of the season?
Syracuse vs Clemson Box Score
| Team | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | Total |
| Syracuse | 10 | 14 | 24 | ||
| Clemson | 7 | 7 | 14 |
Syracuse Orange Box Score
Passing
| Player | Completions | Attempts | Yards | Passing TDs |
| Steve Angeli | 16 | 25 | 180 | 2 |
Rushing and Receiving
| Player | Rushes | Yards | Rush TDs | Rec | Yards | Rec TDs |
| Yasin Willis | 9 | 77 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Will Nixon | 6 | 37 | 1 | 2 | 18 | 0 |
| Steve Angeli | 3 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rickie Collins | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Johntay Cook | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 54 | 0 |
| Darrell Gill Jr. | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 41 | 1 |
| Dan Villari | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 35 | 0 |
| Justus Ross-Simmons | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 26 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Extra Point Made/Attempted | Field Goal Made/Attempted | Long |
| Tripp Woody | 3 for 3 | 1 for 1 | 23 |
Clemson Tigers Box Score
Passing
| Player | Completions | Attempts | Yards | Passing TDs |
| Cade Klubnik | 15 | 21 | 152 | 2 |
Rushing and Receiving
| Player | Rushes | Yards | Rush TDs | Rec | Yards | Rec TDs |
| Adam Randall | 8 | 85 | 0 | 3 | 11 | 1 |
| Peter Woods | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cade Klubnik | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryant Wesco Jr. | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 63 | 1 |
| T.J. Moore | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 50 | 0 |
| Antonio Williams | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 28 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Extra Point Made/Attempted | Field Goal Made/Attempted | Long |
| Nolan Hauser | 2 for 2 | 0 for 0 | 0 |
Syracuse vs Clemson Game Summary
While Clemson entered the game as the favorite, Syracuse got off to a quick start, scoring a few minutes into the game with a touchdown by Justus Ross-Simmons. Then, while the Orange were unable to score another TD in the first quarter, they added a field goal to take a 10-0 lead. However, Clemson cut the lead to 10-7 with a TD of its own with three minutes remaining in the quarter.
Things continued to go poorly for Syracuse at the start of the second quarter. Syracuse scored four seconds in to bring the score to 17-7. Syracuse scored again a few minutes later to bring the score to 24-7. Clemson was able to score with a minute left to bring the score to 24-14 entering halftime. That lead held as the Orange entered halftime with a 10-point lead.
Syracuse vs Clemson
The Tigers aren’t dead yet! Adam Randall with a 6-yard TD reception.#GoOrange | #GoTigers | #CFB pic.twitter.com/grAMIQbeZw
— CFB Depth – RCoacher (@CoacherRyan) September 20, 2025
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