The Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) has fined Syracuse University $25,000 for actions during a football game against Clemson on September 20, where players were found to have feigned injuries.

The fine was issued after Syracuse violated NCAA Football Rule 3-3-6-b, which prohibits the feigning of injuries, an action deemed unethical and contrary to the spirit of the rules. The incident occurred with 9:25 remaining in the fourth quarter, and was reviewed by both the league office and the National Coordinator of Football Officials, who agreed that the actions were intended to gain an unmerited advantage.

The ACC's decision to impose the maximum allowable fine reflects the seriousness of the violation. The funds from the fine will be allocated to the Weaver-James-Corrigan-Swofford Postgradua

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