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Clemson vs Syracuse: Tigers football live game thread

Published Jun. 30, 2017 6:28 p.m. ET

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The Clemson Tigers will be taking on a resilient Syracuse squad in Death Valley today at 3:30 pm ET. While most fans did not have Clemson vs Syracuse circled on their calendar, it is important that the Tigers remain focused against the Orange this afternoon. Here is our live game thread, feel free to join us in the comment section below with any thoughts or impressions you have throughout the game.

Staff predictions:

Anthony Messenger: 41-28 Clemson.

Shannon Sickman: 36-12 Clemson

Ben Greeson: 52-21 Clemson

Cole Little: 41-20 Clemson

Tyreese Ingram: 45-17 Clemson

Clemson vs Syracuse

As you can see, we all believe that Syracuse will put up some points, however, Clemson will keep

this game out of striking distance. To be frank, Syracuse is outmatched from a talent standpoint. If Clemson handles their business and does not turn the ball over I do not see the Orange having a legitimate shot in this one.

Clemson is sitting at number two in the current College Football Playoff rankings, but a loss would surely drop them out of the top four. Clemson vs Syracuse may not be a sexy match-up, but, this Syracuse team played the Tigers close last season and new head coach Dino Babers has the Orange believing in themselves. There are plenty of teams lurking in the shadows, one slip up could cost the Tigers their championship hopes.