Clemson edges Syracuse 18-13 with strong defense and field goals
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 8, 2026, 10:45 AM
Last updated Nov 8, 2026

Clemson defeated Syracuse 18-13 on November 7 in Syracuse, New York. Despite not scoring an offensive touchdown and being outgained in total yardage, Clemson won by winning the turnover battle and making key defensive stops. Freshman quarterback Tait Reynolds contributed significantly with his running late in the game, while kicker Nolan Hauser made four field goals, tying a program record. The victory secured bowl eligibility for Clemson, improving their record as they seek to avoid further embarrassment after last year's loss to Syracuse.
- •Clemson wins 18-13 against Syracuse on November 7
- •Tait Reynolds runs effectively to manage clock late
- •Kicker Nolan Hauser ties program record with 27 field goals
- •Team secures bowl eligibility with the victory
- •Clemson aims to improve performance moving forward
- 10:45 AMYahoo Sports — Touchdown-less Tigers offense claws past Syracuse with help of defense, Reynolds and Hauser
"Nov. 8—SYRACUSE, N.Y. — It wasn't pretty. No, in fact, it was quite ugly. The numbers show a Clemson team that should have lost to Syracuse on Nov. 7: Outgained on offense and didn't score an offensive touchdown. Picked up four less first downs and two less third-down conversions than the Orange. Came away with only nine points in three trips to the red zone, in large part due to three ...
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