ACC FOOTBALL RECAPS | NOVEMBER 7, 2026
Clemson Tigers — Clemson 18, Syracuse 13
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Clemson leaned on a relentless defensive effort and timely special teams play to grind out an 18-13 victory over Syracuse Saturday afternoon at the JMA Wireless Dome, improving to 6-3 overall and 4-2 in Atlantic Coast Conference play. Defensive lineman Jahiem Lawson delivered the game's defining moment, scooping up a Syracuse fumble and returning it 22 yards for a third-quarter touchdown, while defensive back Ashton Hampton intercepted quarterback Steve Angeli in the end zone to thwart a potential Orange scoring drive. Clemson quarterback Tait Reynolds completed 17 of 28 passes for 161 yards and added 61 rushing yards, while Jarvis Green paced the ground attack with 85 yards and receiver Bryant Wesco Jr. hauled in six receptions for 100 yards. Kicker Nolan Hauser connected on four field goals as the Tigers overcame red-zone struggles to secure their second consecutive victory. Syracuse quarterback Steve Angeli finished with 263 passing yards, but Clemson's defense forced two turnovers and registered three sacks to preserve the five-point victory before 37,291 fans.
Miami Hurricanes — Notre Dame 31, Miami 24
SOUTH BEND, Ind. — Miami's unbeaten season came to a disappointing halt Saturday night as Notre Dame delivered a statement victory, knocking off the top-ranked Hurricanes 31-24 in a nationally anticipated showdown at Notre Dame Stadium. The Hurricanes entered the contest 8-0 but struggled to contain Fighting Irish quarterback CJ Carr, who completed 29 of 40 passes for 319 yards and three touchdowns without an interception. Notre Dame receiver Micah Gilbert hauled in nine receptions for 98 yards and two touchdowns, while Jordan Faison contributed six catches for 77 yards and another score. Miami quarterback Darian Mensah and the Hurricanes mounted a late comeback, highlighted by a fourth-quarter touchdown reception from Cooper Barkate, but the Irish defense held firm on Miami's final possession to secure the victory. Playing without standout receiver Malachi Toney, Miami suffered its first setback of the campaign, dealing a significant blow to its national championship aspirations while Notre Dame strengthened its College Football Playoff résumé.