Syracuse Orange vs. Clemson Tigers: 2018 Week 5 Recap

Quick answer

Clemson Tigers defeated Syracuse Orange 27–23 in Week 5, 2018. Final score: Syracuse Orange 23, Clemson Tigers 27.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Syracuse Orange	6	9	0	6	23
Clemson Tigers	6	0	6	12	27

Stars of the game

Top passers, rushers, and receivers from cfbfastR play-by-play.

Passing

• Trevor Lawrence (228) — 0.0 yds · +0.02 EPA/play +0.31 EPA
• Amari Rodgers (228) — 0.0 yds · -1.63 EPA/play -1.63 EPA
• Chase Brice (228) — 0.0 yds · -0.26 EPA/play -3.92 EPA

Rushing

• Travis Etienne (228) — 0.0 yds · 3 TD +0.47 EPA
• Eric Dungey (183) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD -0.20 EPA
• Adam Choice (228) — 0.0 yds +0.24 EPA

Receiving

• Tee Higgins (228) — 4 rec · 0.0 yds +0.13 EPA
• Moe Neal (183) — 5 rec · 0.0 yds -0.24 EPA
• Jamal Custis (183) — 5 rec · 0.0 yds +0.19 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Trevor Lawrence	228	15	66.7%	0	0	+0.02	+0.31
Amari Rodgers	228	1	0.0%	0	0	-1.63	-1.63
Chase Brice	228	15	46.7%	0	0	-0.26	-3.92
Eric Dungey	183	40	65.0%	0	0	-0.23	-9.41

Team EPA comparison

Stat	SYR	CLEM
Plays	0	0
EPA / play	—	—
Total EPA	—	—
Success rate	—	—
Pass EPA / play	—	—
Rush EPA / play	—	—
Yards	0	0

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	183	2	0	-1.27	Punt
Q1	228	1	0	+1.08	Rush TD
Q1	228	9	0	+2.57	Ended
Q1	183	3	0	-1.64	Punt
Q1	228	4	0	-0.62	Punt
Q1	183	0	0	—	Field goal
Q1	183	3	0	-3.22	Ended
Q1	228	2	0	-4.68	Fumble
Q1	183	0	0	—	Field goal
Q1	183	10	0	+1.53	Ended
Q2	228	4	0	+1.08	Ended
Q2	183	0	0	—	Field goal
Q2	183	11	0	+2.93	Ended
Q2	228	6	0	-0.76	Punt
Q2	183	1	0	+0.96	Rush TD
Q2	183	5	0	+5.19	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q1 · Clemson Tigers · Trevor Lawrence run for a loss of 5 yards to the Clem 30 Trevor Lawrence fumbled, recovered by Syrac Alton Robinson (-5.9 EPA)
2. Q3 · Syracuse Orange · Sterling Hofrichter punt for 51 yds , Amari Rodgers returns for no gain to the Clem 10 Amari Rodgers fumbled, recovered by Syrac (+5.8 EPA)
3. Q3 · Syracuse Orange · Eric Dungey pass intercepted A.J. Terrell return for 20 yds to the Syrac 25 (-5.18 EPA)
4. Q4 · Syracuse Orange · Eric Dungey pass complete to Dontae Strickland for 6 yds to the Syrac 24 (-4.11 EPA)
5. Q2 · Syracuse Orange · Eric Dungey pass complete to Taj Harris for 51 yds to the Clem 14 for a 1ST down (+3.82 EPA)
6. Q3 · Clemson Tigers · Chase Brice pass complete to Hunter Renfrow for 28 yds to the Syrac 29 for a 1ST down (+3.45 EPA)
7. Q4 · Clemson Tigers · Travis Etienne run for 26 yds for a TD, (Greg Huegel KICK) (+3.38 EPA)
8. Q4 · Clemson Tigers · Chase Brice pass complete to Tee Higgins for 20 yds to the Syrac 32 for a 1ST down (+3.34 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Clemson Tigers controlled the final (27–23) in Week 5.
• Passing edge: Trevor Lawrence (228) — yds.
• EPA edge: SYR at EPA/play.
• Full EPA, scoring map, and play-by-play live in CFB Analytics Box & Scores.

Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of Syracuse Orange vs Clemson Tigers?

Syracuse Orange 23, Clemson Tigers 27 in Week 5 of the 2018 college football season.

Who won Syracuse Orange vs Clemson Tigers?

Clemson Tigers won with a final score of 23–27.

Where can I find the Syracuse Orange vs Clemson Tigers box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401013131.

Who led Syracuse Orange vs Clemson Tigers in passing?

Trevor Lawrence (228) led passers with 0.0 yards.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Syracuse Orange at Clemson Tigers in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.