Syracuse at Clemson: How to watch, storylines to follow

For the fifth consecutive week, Clemson is facing an ACC Atlantic opponent in an important conference game.

This week it’s an undefeated Syracuse team that is coming to town.

The Orange have been one of the biggest surprises in college football as they are currently 6-0 (3-0) and ranked No. 14 nationally.

With that said, this will be by far the biggest test yet for Syracuse, whose only other road game was at UConn.

“This is a great matchup. This is two good football teams,” Clemson coach Dabo Swinney said. “Dino’s got them going, man. He’s got an offense that can score, a scheme that creates challenges. … We’ll have our hands full.”

Here’s what you need to know about Saturday’s matchup:

Syracuse at Clemson game info

Teams: No. 14 Syracuse (6-0, 3-0) at No. 5 Clemson (7-0, 5-0)

When: Saturday, Oct. 22, Noon

Where: Memorial Stadium (81,500); Clemson, South Carolina

Betting line Clemson is favored by 13.5 points. The over-under is 49.5.

Series history: Clemson leads the all-time series 8-2. The Tigers have won four straight games in the series.

Television channel: ABC (Sean McDonough, Todd Blackledge, Molly McGrath)

Stream online: WatchESPN

Weather report: It is expected to be sunny and 65 at kickoff.

What to watch for

• The winner of this game will be in a very good spot as far as the ACC standings. Clemson only has two ACC games remaining after Saturday — both at home. Syracuse will be the only undefeated team remaining in the ACC Atlantic should it pull off the win.

• This is the first game ever at Memorial Stadium featuring two teams that are at least 6-0.

• Clemson can improve to 8-0 to start a season for just the ninth time in program history with a win.

• The Tigers can take sole possession of the longest home winning streak in ACC history with a victory. Clemson has currently won 37 consecutive home games.

Clemson depth chart for Syracuse

OFFENSE

QB — D.J. Uiagalelei (Cade Klubnik)

RB — Will Shipley (Phil Mafah)

WR — Joseph Ngata (Adam Randall)

WR — Beaux Collins (E.J. Williams)

WR — Antonio Williams (Brannon Spector)

LT — Jordan McFadden (Tristan Leigh)

LG — Marcus Tate (Collin Sadler or John Williams)

C — Will Putnam (Trent Howard or Ryan Linthicum)

RG — Walker Parks (Bryn Tucker)

RT — Blake Miller (Mitchell Mayes)

TE — Davis Allen (Luke Price)

TE — Jake Briningstool (Sage Ennis)

DEFENSE

DE — Myles Murphy or Justin Mascoll

DT — Tyler Davis or Ruke Orhorhoro

DT — Bryan Bresee or Ruke Orhorhoro

DE — KJ Henry or Xavier Thomas

SLB/NB — Barrett Carter (Malcolm Greene or Wade Woodaz)

MLB — Jeremiah Trotter Jr. or Keith Maguire

WLB — Trenton Simpson (LaVonta Bentley)

CB — Sheridan Jones or Andrew Mukuba (Toriano Pride)

SS –- Andrew Mukuba (R.J. Mickens)

FS — Jalyn Phillips or Tyler Venables

CB — Nate Wiggins or Andrew Mukuba (Fred Davis)

SPECIAL TEAMS

K — BT Potter (Robert Gunn)

P — Aidan Swanson (BT Potter)

KO — BT Potter (Robert Gunn)

LS K — Philip Florenzo (Holden Caspersen)

LS P — Holden Caspersen (Philip Florenzo)

H — Drew Swinney (Clay Swinney)

PR — Will Taylor or Antonio Williams

KR — Will Shipley