Syracuse, N.Y. -- Former Syracuse star defensive back Alijah Clark drew rave reviews from across the country for a play that epitomized fighting spirit and helped the Dallas Cowboys to a win over the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday.

The play begins with Clark being knocked down while trying to cover a punt return late in the game against Philadelphia and ends with him getting back to his feet, absorbing a second shove, sprinting down the field and knocking the ball out of the hands of Philadelphia’s Xavier Gipson with a booming hit.

The game was tied at 21 with just over 5 minutes remaining when Clark forced the fumble. Dallas went on to win 24-21.

Tom Brady commented on the play on Fox’s broadcast, praising Clark for his relentlessness and his hustle.

“Look at that hustle,” Brady said.

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