The Atlantic Coast Conference has reprimanded Syracuse football following its upset win over Clemson on the road on Saturday, Sept. 20.

The Orange were fined $25,000 and received a public reprimand from the ACC for violating NCAA rules regarding "feigning" injuries by players during their 34-21 win over Clemson in Clemson, South Carolina.

The ACC cited actions by two Orange players, along with "concurrent action" by the coach in the team area, as a "clear attempt to gain an unmerited advantage by stopping the game in order to secure an injury timeout."

According to the conference, the action occurred with 9:25 remaining in the game with the Tigers trailing 34-14, the conference determined that what Syracuse did was “unethical and contrary to the spirit of the rules.”  Action was stopped

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