Clemson Tigers defeat Syracuse Orange 18-13: Recap, Betting Results & AiQ Picks
Sat, Nov 7, 2026 · NCAAF · Clemson Tigers 18, Syracuse Orange 13
The Clemson Tigers beat the Syracuse Orange 18-13 on Saturday, November 7, 2026, at JMA Wireless Dome. The Clemson Tigers covered the spread as 1.5-point favorites. The game went under the closing total of 50, with 31 points combined. AiQ's moneyline pick in this game won.
Clemson Tigers vs. Syracuse Orange final score and game recap
The Clemson Tigers led 6-3 after the first quarter and 9-6 at halftime. They outscored the Syracuse Orange 9-7 in the second half. They led at the end of every quarter.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Bryant Wesco Jr. (Clemson Tigers): 6 catches for 100 yards.
- Jarvis Green (Clemson Tigers): 9 carries for 85 yards.
- Steve Angeli (Syracuse Orange): 18/40 passing for 263 yards, 1 touchdown, 1 interception.
- Daunte Bacheyie (Syracuse Orange): 6 catches for 82 yards, 1 receiving touchdown.
Who covered the spread in Clemson Tigers vs. Syracuse Orange?
The Clemson Tigers covered the spread as 1.5-point favorites, winning by 5 points.
The spread opened at Clemson Tigers -2.5 and closed at Clemson Tigers -1.5.
Did Clemson Tigers vs. Syracuse Orange go over or under the total?
The game went under: 31 points combined against a closing total of 50, under by 19. 15 of the 31 points came in the first half.
The total opened and closed at 50.
How did AiQ's Clemson Tigers vs. Syracuse Orange predictions do?
AiQ's moneyline pick in this game won.
- Moneyline: the Clemson Tigers to win at -122, a win (+$81.97 on a $100 bet).
Clemson Tigers vs. Syracuse Orange game prop results: first half, team totals and first quarter
AiQ does not pick game props. This is how the sportsbook markets settled.
- First-half total 24.5: the under, paying -122, with 15 points scored.
- Syracuse Orange team total 24.5: the under, paying -115, with 13 scored.
- First-quarter moneyline: Clemson Tigers won the first quarter, paying -125.
- First-half moneyline: Clemson Tigers won the first half, paying -108.
- First-quarter total 9.5: the under, paying +110, with 9 points scored.
- Clemson Tigers team total 24.5: the under, paying -113, with 18 scored.
- First-half spread: Clemson Tigers +0.5 covered, paying -130.
Clemson Tigers vs. Syracuse Orange odds: sportsbook value and line movement
Shortly before the start, the consensus moneyline had the Clemson Tigers at -120 and the Syracuse Orange at -102. With the bookmaker's margin removed, that made the Clemson Tigers a 52% favorite. The Clemson Tigers won as the favorite at -120: $83.33 profit on a $100 bet. On AiQ's moneyline pick, the Clemson Tigers, the best price before the game was -120 at Fanatics: priced below fair (−2.1% value).
The spread moved toward the Syracuse Orange between the open and the close, and the Clemson Tigers covered.
Clemson Tigers and Syracuse Orange betting trends: 2026 season
This result left the Clemson Tigers 6-3 in the 2026 regular season (3-2 at home, 3-1 away or at neutral sites). Against the spread, they covered in 4 of 8 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 4 times and under 4 times. That made it two straight wins for the Clemson Tigers.
This result left the Syracuse Orange 4-5 in the 2026 regular season (2-3 at home, 2-2 away or at neutral sites). Against the spread, they covered in 5 of 9 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 5 times and under 4 times.
What's next for Clemson Tigers and Syracuse Orange?
Next for the Clemson Tigers: the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets at home on Saturday, November 14, 2026. Next for the Syracuse Orange: at the NC State Wolfpack on Saturday, November 14, 2026.