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Gallery: Syracuse football routed by No. 3 Clemson, 54-0

No. 3 Clemson routed Syracuse on a sunny November afternoon in South Carolina.
No. 3 Clemson routed Syracuse on a sunny November afternoon in South Carolina. Jessica Sheldon | Photo Editor
SU head coach Dino Babers said this week that the Orange would have their hands full against the Tigers.
SU head coach Dino Babers said this week that the Orange would have their hands full against the Tigers. Jessica Sheldon | Photo Editor
The Tigers defense handed Syracuse its first shut out loss since October 2013.
The Tigers defense handed Syracuse its first shut out loss since October 2013. Jessica Sheldon | Photo Editor
Although fans left early because the game grew out of hand, Clemson fans packed Death Valley on Saturday afternoon.
Although fans left early because the game grew out of hand, Clemson fans packed Death Valley on Saturday afternoon. Jessica Sheldon | Photo Editor
Dungey exited the game in the first quarter. Third-string quarterback Austin Wilson took over.
Dungey exited the game in the first quarter. Third-string quarterback Austin Wilson took over. Jessica Sheldon | Photo Editor
Clemson linebacker Dorian O'Daniel launched his head toward Dungey, causing the sophomore QB's head to fly back.
Clemson linebacker Dorian O'Daniel launched his head toward Dungey, causing the sophomore QB's head to fly back. Jessica Sheldon | Photo Editor
Clemson wide receiver Artavis Scott grabs a touchdown.
Clemson wide receiver Artavis Scott grabs a touchdown. Jessica Sheldon | Photo Editor
Scott finished with 45 yards on seven catches.
Scott finished with 45 yards on seven catches. Jessica Sheldon | Photo Editor
Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney touches Howard's Rock before running onto the field, a program tradition.
Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney touches Howard's Rock before running onto the field, a program tradition. Jessica Sheldon | Photo Editor
Saturday was Military Appreciation Day in Death Valley.
Saturday was Military Appreciation Day in Death Valley. Jessica Sheldon | Photo Editor
Sophomore QB Eric Dungey throws downfield.
Sophomore QB Eric Dungey throws downfield. Jessica Sheldon | Photo Editor
Syracuse totaled 277 yards on Saturday, less than half of Clemson's total (565).
Syracuse totaled 277 yards on Saturday, less than half of Clemson's total (565). Jessica Sheldon | Photo Editor
Dungey and the Orange get ready to snap the ball.
Dungey and the Orange get ready to snap the ball. Jessica Sheldon | Photo Editor
Ervin Philips looks to make a cut.
Ervin Philips looks to make a cut. Jessica Sheldon | Photo Editor
Clemson ran for 195 yards.
Clemson ran for 195 yards. Jessica Sheldon | Photo Editor
Sophomore defensive back Daivon Ellison racked up 13 tackles on Saturday, behind only Parris Bennett and Zaire Franklin.
Sophomore defensive back Daivon Ellison racked up 13 tackles on Saturday, behind only Parris Bennett and Zaire Franklin. Jessica Sheldon | Photo Editor
Amba Etta-Tawo broke the single-season receiving yards record held by Marvin Harrison for 21 years.
Amba Etta-Tawo broke the single-season receiving yards record held by Marvin Harrison for 21 years. Jessica Sheldon | Photo Editor
There wasn't much hope for Syracuse when it had the ball. Twenty-six Tigers players tallied at least one tackle.
There wasn't much hope for Syracuse when it had the ball. Twenty-six Tigers players tallied at least one tackle. Jessica Sheldon | Photo Editor
Duney chats with fellow sophomore Dontae Strickland.
Duney chats with fellow sophomore Dontae Strickland. Jessica Sheldon | Photo Editor
Freshman Moe Neal averaged 9.1 yards a carry.
Freshman Moe Neal averaged 9.1 yards a carry. Jessica Sheldon | Photo Editor
Sophomore running back Jordan Fredericks runs the ball against the Tigers stifling defense.
Sophomore running back Jordan Fredericks runs the ball against the Tigers stifling defense. Jessica Sheldon | Photo Editor
Fredericks ran for 22 yards on nine carries, a season high. His previous high came against South Florida (seven carries).
Fredericks ran for 22 yards on nine carries, a season high. His previous high came against South Florida (seven carries). Jessica Sheldon | Photo Editor
Two Clemson defenders step in front of Etta-Tawo to intercept the pass.
Two Clemson defenders step in front of Etta-Tawo to intercept the pass. Jessica Sheldon | Photo Editor
Cole Murphy (48) missed a 30-yard field goal against Clemson.
Cole Murphy (48) missed a 30-yard field goal against Clemson. Jessica Sheldon | Photo Editor
Syracuse dropped to 4-5 on the season with three games left in the regular season.
Syracuse dropped to 4-5 on the season with three games left in the regular season. Jessica Sheldon | Photo Editor

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By Jessica Sheldon Staff Photographer

No. 3 Clemson (9-0, 6-0 Atlantic Coast) handed Syracuse (4-5, 2-3) its first loss since Oct. 8, blowing out the Orange, 54-0. The Tigers’ shut out victory marks the first time in three seasons that SU did not score in a game. Clemson quarterback and Heisman candidate Deshaun Watson threw two touchdowns and ran for one more as the Tigers picked up almost 600 total yards. Syracuse quarterback Eric Dungey left the game in the first quarter after taking a big hit.

Amba Etta-Tawo was the lone highlight for the Orange. The fifth-year wide receiver shattered Marvin Harrison’s single-season receiving yards record, which stood for 21 years.

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Published on November 5, 2016 at 8:08 pm

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