Overview

• Notre Dame transfer Steve Angeli leads one of the ACC’s most productive passing attacks with 1,072 yards through three games and a penchant for deep shots.
• Syracuse’s rush defense has lagged, allowing 218 yards per game and ranking last in the ACC, which could invite a Clemson ground-heavy approach.
• Clemson’s offense has sputtered in a 1–2 start, with uneven receiver play and Cade Klubnik searching for rhythm as the Tigers lean more on running back Adam Randall.
• The Tigers’ defense remains the anchor behind standouts Will Heldt, Demonte Capehart and Stephiylan Green, though CB depth has been targeted and safety Khalil Barnes is questionable.
• Receiver Antonio Williams is also questionable, and betting opened with Clemson as a heavy favorite at home (-17.5, per FanDuel).