Total Yards
Syracuse322
Clemson570
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Clemson at Syracuse
Nov 14, 2015 • Completed
Season 2015RegularWeek 11
Away
Clemson
ACC
Final Score
37 - 27
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Passing Yards
Syracuse80
Clemson368
Rushing Yards
Syracuse242
Clemson202
Turnovers
Syracuse1
Clemson3
Game Conditions
Temperature39°F
Wind13 mph W
Humidity
65%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Possession Split
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Syracuse27:42
Clemson32:18
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Game Story
Clemson beats Syracuse 37-27
Clemson defeated Syracuse 37-27 in Week 11 of the 2015 regular slate, finishing with a 570-322 edge in total yards, and scoring 2 passing touchdowns and 2 rushing touchdowns.
Clemson set the terms early in a game that finished 37-27. Charone Peake 4 Yd pass from Deshaun Watson (Greg Huegel Kick) came with {'seconds': 5, 'minutes': 0} left in the first quarter, giving Clemson the first major swing.
Clemson's box score carried the story: 570 total yards, 202 rushing yards, and 368 passing yards. Syracuse finished with 322 total yards, including 242 on the ground and 80 through the air.
Clemson converted 5-15 on third down, went 1-1 on fourth down, the turnover count was 3-1, Clemson led 31-17 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Greg Huegel 42 Yd Field Goal.
Key Moments
Passing Touchdown
Charone Peake 4 Yd pass from Deshaun Watson (Greg Huegel Kick) (Clemson led 21-14 over Syracuse).
Rushing Touchdown
Zack Mahoney 10 Yd Run (Cole Murphy Kick) (Syracuse led 14-14 over Clemson).
Rushing Touchdown
Wayne Gallman 11 Yd Run (Greg Huegel Kick) (Clemson led 7-0 over Syracuse).
Rushing Touchdown
Ervin Philips 28 Yd Run (Cole Murphy Kick) (Syracuse led 7-14 over Clemson).
Rushing Touchdown
Deshaun Watson 3 Yd Run (Greg Huegel Kick) (Clemson led 14-0 over Syracuse).
Passing Touchdown
Deon Cain 40 Yd pass from Deshaun Watson (Greg Huegel Kick) (Clemson led 28-14 over Syracuse).
Stat Callouts
Final score
37-27
Clemson defeated Syracuse.
Total yards
570-322
Clemson held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
202
Clemson averaged 5.6 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
368
Clemson averaged 7.7 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
5-15
Clemson's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
3-13
Syracuse's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
3-1
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Syracuse | Clemson |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 322 | 570 |
| Passing Yards | 80 | 368 |
| Rushing Yards | 242 | 202 |
| First Downs | 15 | 29 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 3-13 | 5-15 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-0 | 1-1 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 9-83 | 8-69 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 3 |
| Completions / Attempts | 8-21 | 35-48 |
| Rushing Attempts | 34 | 36 |
| Passing TDs | 0 | 2 |
| Rushing TDs | 3 | 2 |
| Kicking Points | 9 | 13 |
| Possession Time | 27:42 | 32:18 |