SYRACUSE, NY (607NewsNow) — The head of Syracuse University Athletics is calling on football fans.

Athletics Director Bryan Blair said he wants a loud crowd at the dome for Saturday’s showdown against Clemson.

“We need people not just to show up and attend the game, we need people to show up and be a part of the game,” Blair said during a press conference. “Create that atmosphere that makes this the hardest place to play in the entire country.”

This past weekend, Syracuse upset SMU on a late touchdown. Saturday’s game begins at noon.