
If you watched the exciting finish between No. 14 Syracuse and No. 5 Clemson, you may have been a little confused when the game ended. The Tigers — who were 14-point favorites in the game — held on to stay undefeated thanks to a strong second half to overcome a 21-10 halftime deficit. When the clock hit zeroes and Clemson won, 27-21, fans started streaming onto the field.
Why would a perennial powerhouse like Clemson feel the need to rush the field after beating a lower-ranked team?