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Clemson edges Syracuse 18-13 to secure bowl eligibility

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 8, 2026, 12:49 AM

Last updated Nov 8, 2026

Clemson edges Syracuse 18-13 to secure bowl eligibility

Summary

On November 7, Clemson secured bowl eligibility with an 18-13 victory over Syracuse at JMA Wireless Dome. The game featured eight field goal attempts and no touchdowns until late in the fourth quarter. Both teams struggled offensively, with Clemson leading 9-6 at halftime, largely due to three field goals from Nolan Hauser. Syracuse's quarterback, Steve Angeli, threw the only offensive touchdown with just over three minutes remaining. Clemson, which improved to 6-3 overall and 4-2 in the ACC, capitalized on a defensive score to maintain its lead and ultimately seal the win despite being outgained by Syracuse.

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•Clemson improves to 6-3 overall and 4-2 in the ACC.
•Nolan Hauser kicks four field goals, tying a school record.
•Syracuse falls to 4-5 overall and 2-5 in the ACC.
•Clemson’s last touchdown came from its defense in the third quarter.
•Both teams struggled with conversion, Clemson going 1 for 7 on third downs in the first half.

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12:49 AMYahoo Sports — Clemson topples Syracuse in Tigers' strangest game of 2026, secures bowl eligibility

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Nov. 7—SYRACUSE, N.Y. — In an environment as unique as Syracuse's JMA Wireless Dome, it's only right that Clemson played its strangest game of 2026 — by far. Clemson football came away with a Scorigami-esque 18-13 win over Syracuse on Nov. 7 in a game which saw eight combined field goal attempts and zero offensive touchdowns until the final three minutes of the contest. With the win, Clemson ...
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