It wasn't quite the dominating win most expected -- but the No. 1 Clemson Tigers remain perfect on the season.

Deshaun Watson did a little of everything in Saturday's 37-27 win over Syracuse, and the Orange couldn't keep up. Watson accounted for more than 80 percent of the offense, as he threw for 360 yards and rushed for another 105.

He also accounted for three touchdowns.

Clemson looked as if it would break the game open early with two TDs in the first two minutes, but Syracuse bounced right back. The Orange trailed by a touchdown heading into the fourth quarter -- until Greg Huegel nailed a 42-yard field goal to make it a two-possession game.

With the win, Clemson improves to 10-0 (7-0 ACC), while Syracuse falls to 3-7 (1-5).

DeShaun Watson completed 34 of 47 passes for 360 yards and two touchdowns and added another 105 yards and a score on the ground. AP Photo/Nick Lisi

What the win means for Clemson: It wasn't the Tigers' most impressive win, but it'll do. Clemson has proven more than enough this season to merit the top spot in the College Football Playoff ranking. As long as the Tigers keep winning, it'll be hard to knock them from the No. 1 spot.

What the loss means for Syracuse: The Orange were a long shot for a bowl even before this game, but they still deserve a lot of credit for hanging tough with Clemson. The focus now needs to be on N.C. State and just where the Orange's program is headed in the future.

Player of the game: Watson. Could it really be anyone else? He accounted for 465 total yards of offense, and Syracuse just didn't have an answer for him.