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Gallery: No. 1 Clemson hands Syracuse 2nd-straight loss, 41-6

By Max Freund Asst. Photo Editor

Syracuse fans packed the Carrier Dome for the third-largest crowd in the history of SU football on Saturday night. The Orange (1-2, 0-1 Atlantic Coast) lost to defending national champions and No. 1 Clemson (3-0, 2-0), 41-6, faltering in key moments as the Tigers racked up yards and points in the second half while overwhelming SU.

Here are some of the best shots from SU’s second-consecutive lopsided loss:

Tommy DeVito was sacked eight times by the Clemson defense on Saturday night.
Tommy DeVito was sacked eight times by the Clemson defense on Saturday night. Max Freund | Staff Photographer
Dino Babers speaks with tight end Chris Elmore, who didn't record a reception in the game.
Dino Babers speaks with tight end Chris Elmore, who didn't record a reception in the game. Max Freund | Staff Photographer
Clemson wide receiver Tee Higgins received a facemask penalty for this stiff arm on a Syracuse defender in the first quarter.
Clemson wide receiver Tee Higgins received a facemask penalty for this stiff arm on a Syracuse defender in the first quarter. Max Freund | Staff Photographer
The Orange mustered just 11 total first downs in their worst offensive display of the season.
The Orange mustered just 11 total first downs in their worst offensive display of the season. Max Freund | Staff Photographer
DeVito tries to make a throw on the run as he consistently faced pressure from Clemson's front seven.
DeVito tries to make a throw on the run as he consistently faced pressure from Clemson's front seven. Max Freund | Staff Photographer
Clemson quarterback Trevor Lawrence hit a career-high with 395 passing yards on Saturday night.
Clemson quarterback Trevor Lawrence hit a career-high with 395 passing yards on Saturday night. Max Freund | Staff Photographer
Two Syracuse defenders celebrate a big play during SU's loss to No. 1 Clemson.
Two Syracuse defenders celebrate a big play during SU's loss to No. 1 Clemson. Max Freund | Staff Photographer
Head coach Dino Babers led the Orange to a stunning upset of the Tigers in the Carrier Dome in 2017.
Head coach Dino Babers led the Orange to a stunning upset of the Tigers in the Carrier Dome in 2017. Max Freund | Staff Photographer
Clemson defenders held Syracuse to a net 15 yards on the game
Clemson defenders held Syracuse to a net 15 yards on the game Max Freund | Staff Photographer
None of Syracuse's actual wide receivers eclipsed more than 30 total yards, with running back Moe Neal leading with 67 yards.
None of Syracuse's actual wide receivers eclipsed more than 30 total yards, with running back Moe Neal leading with 67 yards. Max Freund | Staff Photographer
A Clemson wideout breaks a tackle as the Tigers amassed 612 total yards of offense on Saturday.
A Clemson wideout breaks a tackle as the Tigers amassed 612 total yards of offense on Saturday. Max Freund | Staff Photographer
DeVito made his first Carrier Dome start on Saturday night.
DeVito made his first Carrier Dome start on Saturday night. Max Freund | Staff Photographer
Two Syracuse defenders chest bump to celebrate a big defensive stop for SU.
Two Syracuse defenders chest bump to celebrate a big defensive stop for SU. Max Freund | Staff Photographer
Published on September 15, 2019 at 2:24 am
Contact Max: mefreund@syr.edu

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