Syracuse vs. Clemson: Statistical Breakdown

The Syracuse Orange lost to the Clemson Tigers on Saturday, falling to 1-3 in the ACC and 3-5 overall.

Let's take a closer look at SU's statistics in the loss:

Offense

AJ Long: 12-of-27, 82 yards, 0 TDs, 2 INTs; 10 carries, -14 yards; 1.8 QBR (Ouch.)

Rushing: 34 carries, 88 yards, 0  TDs

Total Offense: 170 yards

Red Zone: 0 attempts. Guess the Orange can't be disastrous in the red zone if they can't get there...

Defense

Yards Allowed: 375

Yards Allowed Per Rush: 3.5

Red Zone: 5 attempts, 1 TD, 2 FGs

Turnovers: 2 fumbles recovered, 2 INTs

Special Teams

Net Punting: 45.3 yard AVG (9 punts, 408 yards)

Kickoff Returns: 22.3 yard AVG (4 returns, 89 yards)

Kick Return Defense: 22.0 yard AVG (2 returns, 44 yards)

Punt Returns: N/A

Punt Return Defense: 1.5 yard AVG (2 returns, 3 yards)

Field Goals: 3 attempts, 2 FGs (43 and 50 yards)

Time of Possession

Orange Possession: 25:06

Tiger Possession: 34:54

Other Stats

Third Down Efficiency: 3-of-16

Third Down Defense: 6-of-17

Penalties: 5 for 30 yards