SYRACUSE, N.Y. -- Clemson came into Syracuse the defending national champions, undefeated, ranked No. 2 in the country and widely acknowledged, along with top-ranked Alabama, as the class of college football.

Clemson leaves Syracuse bruised, rattled and for the first time this season, defeated, losing 27-24 to Dino Babers' upstart squad in an incredible signature win.

But this night was about the now 4-3 Orange, who began the game with a quick 10-play touchdown drive. Dontae Strickland, Ervin Phillips and Steve Ishmael all caught touchdown passes from Eric Dungey, who finished with 278 passing yards.

The Orange never trailed. Syracuse racked up 440 yards of offense compared to Clemson's 317, had 28 first downs against a tough Tiger defense, and chewed up 162 yards on the ground.

The Tigers took a big blow when quarterback Kelly Bryant suffered a concussion in the final minute of the first half. Zerrick Cooper replaced Bryant at the start of the second half.

How dominant is Clemson lately? The Tigers had won 12 consecutive games on the opponent's home field, the longest streak in Clemson history and tied for the second longest active streak in the nation. Clemson also had won 11 consecutive games overall, the longest active winning streak in the nation, and 12 straight away from home against ACC teams. 

Syracuse next weekend goes to Miami, who are also undefeated. Clemson, now 6-1, plays Georgia Tech in two weeks.