Total Yards
Clemson450
Syracuse291
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Syracuse at Clemson
Oct 22, 2022 • Completed
Season 2022RegularWeek 8
Away
Syracuse
ACC
Final Score
21 - 27
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Clemson
ACC
Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
Clemson157
Syracuse167
Rushing Yards
Clemson293
Syracuse124
Turnovers
Clemson4
Syracuse1
Game Conditions
ConditionCloudy
Temperature66°F
Wind3 mph SE
Humidity
32%
Precipitation
0.00 in
Player Game Leaders
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Box Score Comparison
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Possession Split
Possession split chart
Clemson33:54
Syracuse26:06
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
Clemson holds off Syracuse 27-21
Clemson defeated Syracuse 27-21 in Week 8 of the 2022 regular slate, finishing with a 450-291 edge in total yards, and scoring 0 passing touchdowns and 3 rushing touchdowns.
Clemson set the terms early in a game that finished 27-21. Will Shipley run for 1 yd for a TD, (B.T. Potter KICK) came with {'seconds': 45, 'minutes': 7} left in the first quarter, giving Clemson the first major swing.
Clemson's box score carried the story: 450 total yards, 293 rushing yards, and 157 passing yards. Syracuse finished with 291 total yards, including 124 on the ground and 167 through the air.
Clemson converted 5-15 on third down, went 2-3 on fourth down, the turnover count was 4-1, Clemson led 10-21 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Ja'Had Carter 90 Yd Fumble Return (Andre Szmyt Kick).
Key Moments
Rushing Touchdown
Will Shipley run for 1 yd for a TD, (B.T. Potter KICK) (Clemson led 7-0 over Syracuse).
Passing Touchdown
Garrett Shrader pass complete to Sean Tucker for 12 yds for a TD, (Andre Szmyt KICK) (Syracuse led 7-7 over Clemson).
Field Goal Good
B.T. Potter 44 yd FG GOOD (Clemson led 10-21 over Syracuse).
Rushing Touchdown
Garrett Shrader run for 7 yds for a TD, (Andre Szmyt KICK) (Syracuse led 21-7 over Clemson).
Fumble Return Touchdown
Ja'Had Carter 90 Yd Fumble Return (Andre Szmyt Kick) (Clemson led 7-14 over Syracuse).
Rushing Touchdown
Phil Mafah run for 1 yd for a TD, (Cade Klubnik intercepted ) (Clemson led 16-21 over Syracuse).
Stat Callouts
Final score
27-21
Clemson defeated Syracuse.
Total yards
450-291
Clemson held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
293
Clemson averaged 4.9 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
157
Clemson averaged 6.3 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
5-15
Clemson's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
3-11
Syracuse's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
4-1
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Clemson | Syracuse |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 450 | 291 |
| Passing Yards | 157 | 167 |
| Rushing Yards | 293 | 124 |
| First Downs | 27 | 17 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 5-15 | 3-11 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 2-3 | 0-1 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 6-50 | 10-88 |
| Turnovers | 4 | 1 |
| Completions / Attempts | 15-25 | 18-26 |
| Rushing Attempts | 60 | 28 |
| Passing TDs | 0 | 1 |
| Rushing TDs | 3 | 1 |
| Kicking Points | 7 | 3 |
| Possession Time | 33:54 | 26:06 |