No. 1 Clemson keeps rolling, outscores Syracuse 37-27

SYRACUSE, N.Y. -- Deshaun Watson had a big day for No. 1 Clemson with 461 total yards and three touchdowns as the top-ranked Tigers held off Syracuse 37-27 on Saturday. The win gave the Tigers (10-0, 7-0 ACC) at least 10 victories for the fifth straight season and their first 10-0 start since they won their only national championship in 1981. With 13 straight wins, the Tigers have their longest winning streak in 34 years. Syracuse (3-7, 1-5 ACC) put up a good fight for embattled coach Scott Shafer but lost for the seventh time in a row. Syracuse is 1-10 all time against the No. 1 team. Watson completed 34 of 47 passes for 360 yards, two touchdowns and one interception. He ran for 105 yards and a score. Greg Huegel chipped in with three field goals for the Tigers. Syracuse made a game of it from the start, repeatedly finding gaping holes in the Clemson defensive line.