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Clemson Defeats Syracuse 27-21 - Recap
Clemson got a 172-yard performance from Will Shipley as a key part of its 27-21 victory over the Orange on Saturday at Memorial Stadium.
Bettors who backed the Tigers were disappointed, as they failed to cover the closing number of -14.5. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go UNDER the closing total of 50.0.
Will Shipley rushed for 172 yards, while Phil Mafah added 94 yards in the win. Joseph Ngata and Davis Allen added 50 and 50 receiving yards respectively.
Garrett Shrader rushed for 71 yards for Syracuse, while Sean Tucker added 54 yards. Garrett Shrader threw for 167 yards for the Orange, while receivers Oronde Gadsden II and Devaughn Cooper had 86 and 27 yards respectively.
Syracuse was outgained by Clemson 450-291 yards in Saturday's match, while the important battle of first downs was won 27-17 by the Tigers.
Clemson led the time of possession tally, as the game finished as a 33:54-26:06 split in that important category.
Clemson heads into a Week 10 battle against Notre Dame. Syracuse, meanwhile, will have their next action against Notre Dame.