Despite what quarterback Cade Klubnik believed was Clemson's best offensive performance of the season so far, the Tigers fell 34-21 to Syracuse on Saturday. Klubnik certainly played his best game statistically—completing 61.7% of his passes for 363 yards, three touchdowns and one pick—but his team was unable to keep up with Syracuse. The Orange got off to a hot start after scoring a touchdown on their opening drive followed by an immediate field goal off a surprise onside kick.
Klubnik in particular thought Clemson performed well offensively when they were playing with tempo, but seemed frustrated after the game that their momentum was stalled on those drives by Syracuse having a player injured or taking a timeout.
