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Gallery: The top images from Syracuse’s shocking upset of No. 2 Clemson, 27-24

Forty-two thousand and four-hundred seventy-five people were in attendance at the Carrier Dome Friday, the biggest crowd for a Syracuse home game this season.
Forty-two thousand and four-hundred seventy-five people were in attendance at the Carrier Dome Friday, the biggest crowd for a Syracuse home game this season. Todd Michalek | Staff Photographer
Senior receiver Ervin Philips took one of his four receptions 66 yards for a touchdown.
Senior receiver Ervin Philips took one of his four receptions 66 yards for a touchdown. Todd Michalek | Staff Photographer
Junior running back Dontae Strickland also added a receiving touchdown.
Junior running back Dontae Strickland also added a receiving touchdown. Todd Michalek | Staff Photographer
Philips' fellow senior wideout, Steve Ishmael, went for 73 yards and a score.
Philips' fellow senior wideout, Steve Ishmael, went for 73 yards and a score. Todd Michalek | Staff Photographer
During a halftime interview, SU head coach Dino Babers hyped the Carrier Dome crowd, saying SU would need the crowd's support.
During a halftime interview, SU head coach Dino Babers hyped the Carrier Dome crowd, saying SU would need the crowd's support. Todd Michalek | Staff Photographer
Syracuse's offensive line did just enough to get the Orange the win, but still allowed six sacks.
Syracuse's offensive line did just enough to get the Orange the win, but still allowed six sacks. Todd Michalek | Staff Photographer
Syracuse's defense came back with four sacks of its own.
Syracuse's defense came back with four sacks of its own. Todd Michalek | Staff Photographer
Clemson receiver Hunter Renfrow dives for a loose ball.
Clemson receiver Hunter Renfrow dives for a loose ball. Todd Michalek | Staff Photographer
Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney congratulated Syracuse players in the SU locker room after the upset.
Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney congratulated Syracuse players in the SU locker room after the upset. Todd Michalek | Staff Photographer
The upset Friday comes a year after SU was shellacked by the Tigers, 54-0.
The upset Friday comes a year after SU was shellacked by the Tigers, 54-0. Todd Michalek | Staff Photographer
Clemson quarterback Kelly Bryant missed the entire second half with a concussion suffered on this sack by Chris Slayton.
Clemson quarterback Kelly Bryant missed the entire second half with a concussion suffered on this sack by Chris Slayton. Todd Michalek | Staff Photographer
Bryant missed the entire second half, being replaced by freshman Zerrick Cooper.
Bryant missed the entire second half, being replaced by freshman Zerrick Cooper. Todd Michalek | Staff Photographer
Parris Bennett added a sack for Syracuse.
Parris Bennett added a sack for Syracuse. Todd Michalek | Staff Photographer
The Orange faithful witnessed one of the biggest upsets in Dome history.
The Orange faithful witnessed one of the biggest upsets in Dome history. Todd Michalek | Staff Photographer
Quarterback Eric Dungey totaled 278 yards and slung three touchdowns.
Quarterback Eric Dungey totaled 278 yards and slung three touchdowns. Todd Michalek | Staff Photographer
Strickland was a workhorse, averaging 4.1 yards a carry with a long of nine yards.
Strickland was a workhorse, averaging 4.1 yards a carry with a long of nine yards. Todd Michalek | Staff Photographer
Dungey toted the ball 21 times for 61 yards, ripping off most of his yards on a 41-yard scramble.
Dungey toted the ball 21 times for 61 yards, ripping off most of his yards on a 41-yard scramble. Todd Michalek | Staff Photographer
Dungey's lunge for the sticks with under two minutes left in the game gave Syracuse a first down, and more importantly, the win.
Dungey's lunge for the sticks with under two minutes left in the game gave Syracuse a first down, and more importantly, the win. Todd Michalek | Staff Photographer
"New York's college team" sent the Tigers back to South Carolina with their first loss of the season.
"New York's college team" sent the Tigers back to South Carolina with their first loss of the season. Todd Michalek | Staff Photographer
Philips came up six yards short of the century mark, with 94 yards to his name.
Philips came up six yards short of the century mark, with 94 yards to his name. Todd Michalek | Staff Photographer
All 40,000-plus fans stayed behind the Orange until Dungey kneed out the clock.
All 40,000-plus fans stayed behind the Orange until Dungey kneed out the clock. Todd Michalek | Staff Photographer
Students stormed the field before either team could even reach midfield after the clock ran out.
Students stormed the field before either team could even reach midfield after the clock ran out. Todd Michalek | Staff Photographer
Dungey missed one play of the game with an injury.
Dungey missed one play of the game with an injury. Todd Michalek | Staff Photographer
Strickland provided a more powerful running option out of the backfield.
Strickland provided a more powerful running option out of the backfield. Todd Michalek | Staff Photographer
Dino Babers asked for "belief without evidence" in himself and Syracuse when he first started. Now, he has evidence.
Dino Babers asked for "belief without evidence" in himself and Syracuse when he first started. Now, he has evidence. Todd Michalek | Staff Photographer
Freshman running back Markenzy Pierre celebrated the win with fans who stormed the field.
Freshman running back Markenzy Pierre celebrated the win with fans who stormed the field. Todd Michalek | Staff Photographer
It wasn't only students who took to the field post-upset.
It wasn't only students who took to the field post-upset. Todd Michalek | Staff Photographer
Nothing could stop the Orange players and fans from belting Syracuse's alma mater after the monumental victory.
Nothing could stop the Orange players and fans from belting Syracuse's alma mater after the monumental victory. Todd Michalek | Staff Photographer

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By Todd Michalek

Check out the best photos from Syracuse’s (4-3, 2-2 Atlantic Coast) 27-24 upset over No. 2 Clemson (6-1, 4-1 ACC) Friday night in the Carrier Dome. It’s the second year in a row the Orange has upset a ranked opponent at home, beating then-No. 17 Virginia Tech, 34-17, a season ago. SU’s offense bested Clemson’s top-tier defense while the Tigers offense struggled in the second half with starting quarterback Kelly Bryant out with a concussion.

Published on October 14, 2017 at 12:53 am

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