Top-ranked Clemson looked uninspired in the first half against Syracuse and entered halftime with a slim 24-14 lead. It’s lackluster performance to start the game showed on the stat sheet.
The Tigers played a sluggish half and amassed 310 yards of total offense and allowed 127 yards. But an interception, blocked punt and missed field goal highlighted a mistake ridden 30 minutes for Clemson.
Quarterback Trevor Lawrence completed 20-of-32 passes for 203 yards, two touchdowns and an interception. Clemson receivers dropped five passes in the half which made the offensive game plan look choppy at times.