| MATCHUP | Clemson Tigers | Syracuse Orange |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 5-3 | 4-4 |
| Spread | -2.5 -110 | +2.5 -110 |
| Moneyline | -135 | +114 |
| Total | Over 49.5 (-110) | Under 49.5 (-110) |
| Where | JMA Wireless Dome, Syracuse, NY | |
| When | Saturday, November 7, 2026 | |
| Time | 12:00 PM EST | |
| TV | ESPN2 | |
Clemson vs Syracuse Prediction
Clemson has been able to get wins here and there to prevent things from completely falling off the rails, but this is a bad team no matter how you slice it. We identified it early and haven’t made a habit of getting behind Clemson. Meanwhile, Syracuse is coming off back-to-back upset wins and has covered four straight games. A bounce here or bounce there, and Syracuse is riding four straight big underdog wins, and you’re chilling on your own private island.
Basically, what I’m saying is it feels like Clemson is still being favored off of its name, and it simply takes more than that for me. I expect Syracuse to win this game outright if we’re being honest, but I’ll grab the points just to be safe.
Clemson Tigers Betting Preview
The Clemson Tigers lost to Virginia Tech, beat Florida State, and they play Georgia Tech next. Clemson has won 5 of its last 7 games. Tait Reynolds is completing 65.1 percent of his passes for 1,285 yards, 3 touchdowns, and 3 interceptions. Bryant Wesco Jr. and Tyler Brown have combined for 743 receiving yards on 74 catches, while T.J. Moore has 33 receptions.
The Clemson Tigers’ ground game is averaging 152 yards per contest, and Gideon Davidson leads the way with 528 yards and 5 touchdowns. Defensively, Clemson is allowing 21.6 points and 329.3 yards per game. Corey Myrick leads the Clemson Tigers with 63 tackles, Will Heldt has 7 sacks, and Elliot Washington II has 5 interceptions.
Syracuse Orange Betting Preview
The Syracuse Orange beat North Carolina and SMU, and they play NC State next. Syracuse has lost 4 of its last 7 games. Steve Angeli is completing 57 percent of his passes for 1,187 yards, 7 touchdowns, and 5 interceptions. Umari Hatcher and Daunte Bacheyie have combined for 1,286 receiving yards and 12 touchdowns, while Calvin Russell III has 19 receptions.
The Syracuse Orange ground game is averaging 161.1 yards per contest, and Tylik Hill leads the way with 515 yards and 1 touchdown. Defensively, Syracuse is allowing 26.4 points and 346.9 yards per game. Chris D’Appolonia leads the Syracuse Orange with 57 tackles, Keyshawn Johnson has 6 sacks, and Davien Kerr has 3 interceptions.
Why the Syracuse Orange will win
- Syracuse has covered the spread in each of its last four games.
- Clemson has failed to cover the spread in four of its last five November games as a favorite against non-AP-ranked teams.
Why the Clemson Tigers will win
- Clemson has won 15 of its last 17 road games in November.
- Syracuse has lost six of its last seven games against conference opponents at JMA Wireless Dome.
- Clemson has covered the spread in each of its last five road games against conference opponents.
- Syracuse has lost the first half in 26 of its last 33 games as an underdog.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Clemson’s last five games in New York have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Each of the last four games between Clemson and Syracuse at JMA Wireless Dome have gone UNDER the total points line.
Syracuse Orange Player Prop Facts
- Heading into Week 10, Umari Hatcher leads the Atlantic Coast Conference for targets (91) this season.
Clemson Tigers Player Prop Facts
- Heading into Week 10, Nolan Hauser ranks 1st amongst FBS players for made field goals (23) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- Syracuse ranks T137th among FBS teams for Q3 points per game this season (1.9).
- Syracuse ranks 3rd among FBS teams for average point differential in second quarters this season (+9.0).
- Clemson ranks T17th among FBS teams for 4th down conversion percentage against this season (33.3).
- Clemson ranks T20th among FBS teams for Q3 opponent points per game this season (2.9).