Total Yards
Syracuse356
Clemson314
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Clemson at Syracuse
Oct 15, 2021 • Completed
Season 2021RegularWeek 7
Away
Clemson
ACC
Final Score
17 - 14
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Passing Yards
Syracuse191
Clemson198
Rushing Yards
Syracuse165
Clemson116
Turnovers
Syracuse1
Clemson0
Game Conditions
ConditionFog
Temperature68°F
Wind6 mph E
Humidity
100%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Box Score Comparison
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Possession Split
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Syracuse27:01
Clemson32:59
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
Clemson edges Syracuse 17-14
Clemson defeated Syracuse 17-14 in Week 7 of the 2021 regular slate, finishing with a 314-356 edge in total yards, and scoring 1 passing touchdowns and 1 rushing touchdowns.
Clemson set the terms early in a game that finished 17-14. Kobe Pace run for 2 yds for a TD, (B.T. Potter KICK) came with {'seconds': 9, 'minutes': 0} left in the quarter 2, giving Clemson the first major swing.
Clemson's box score carried the story: 314 total yards, 116 rushing yards, and 198 passing yards. Syracuse finished with 356 total yards, including 165 on the ground and 191 through the air.
Clemson converted 5-15 on third down, went 1-1 on fourth down, the turnover count was 0-1, Clemson led 14-7 at halftime. The explosive highlight was B.T. Potter 40 yd FG GOOD.
Key Moments
Rushing Touchdown
Kobe Pace run for 2 yds for a TD, (B.T. Potter KICK) (Clemson led 14-7 over Syracuse).
Passing Touchdown
D.J. Uiagalelei pass complete to Joseph Ngata for 19 yds for a TD, (B.T. Potter KICK) (Clemson led 7-0 over Syracuse).
Rushing Touchdown
Garrett Shrader run for 2 yds for a TD, (Andre Szmyt KICK) (Syracuse led 7-7 over Clemson).
Field Goal Good
B.T. Potter 40 yd FG GOOD (Clemson led 17-7 over Syracuse).
Passing Touchdown
Garrett Shrader pass complete to Trebor Pena for 62 yds for a TD, (Andre Szmyt KICK) (Syracuse led 14-17 over Clemson).
Stat Callouts
Final score
17-14
Clemson defeated Syracuse.
Total yards
314-356
Clemson held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
116
Clemson averaged 3.1 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
198
Clemson averaged 5.5 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
5-15
Clemson's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
5-15
Syracuse's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
0-1
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Syracuse | Clemson |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 356 | 314 |
| Passing Yards | 191 | 198 |
| Rushing Yards | 165 | 116 |
| First Downs | 18 | 20 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 5-15 | 5-15 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 2-2 | 1-1 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 8-77 | 7-60 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 0 |
| Completions / Attempts | 17-37 | 22-36 |
| Rushing Attempts | 30 | 37 |
| Passing TDs | 1 | 1 |
| Rushing TDs | 1 | 1 |
| Kicking Points | 2 | 5 |
| Possession Time | 27:01 | 32:59 |