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The Orange Bowl will see the Clemson Tigers entering a showdown against the Tennessee Volunteers on Friday, December 30, 2022. Kickoff is at 8:00 PM ET on ESPN.
The Volunteers are underdogs, but by less than a touchdown (+4.5), versus the Tigers (with an over/under of 63 points).
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Game Info and Betting Lines for Clemson vs. Tennessee
- Game Day: Friday, December 30, 2022
- Game Time: 8:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Location: Miami Gardens, Florida
- Stadium: Hard Rock Stadium
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tigers | -4.5 | -110 | -110 | 63 | -110 | -110 | -215 | +176 |
Clemson Betting Insights
- So far this season, Tennessee has put together a 9-3-0 record against the spread.
- Tennessee is 1-1 against the spread when an underdog by 4.5 points or more this season.
- Seven of Tennessee’s 12 games with a set total have hit the over (58.3%).
Clemson Stats & Insights
- Clemson is totaling 404.6 yards per game on offense this year (53rd in the FBS), and are giving up 331.9 yards per game (26th) on the defensive side of the ball.
- Clemson has been thriving on both offense and defense, ranking 25th-best in scoring offense (34.7 points per game) and 17th-best in scoring defense (20.1 points allowed per game).
- Clemson is putting up 225.2 passing yards per game on offense this season (73rd in the FBS), and is allowing 230.0 passing yards per game (79th) on the defensive side of the ball.
- Clemson ranks 45th in rushing yards this season (179.5 rushing yards per game), but has been thriving on defense, ranking 10th-best in the FBS with 101.9 rushing yards allowed per game.
- Clemson ranks 46th in third-down defense this year (36.1% third-down percentage allowed), but has been thriving on offense, ranking 10th-best in the FBS with a 48.7% third-down conversion rate.
- Clemson owns the 100th-ranked turnover margin in college football at even, forcing 19 turnovers (27th in the FBS) while turning it over 19 times (96th in the FBS).
Clemson’s Best Players
- D.J. Uiagalelei has been a dual threat for Clemson so far this season. He has 2,515 passing yards, completing 62% of his passes and recording 22 touchdown passes and seven interceptions this season. He’s rushed for 545 yards (41.9 ypg) on 142 carries with seven rushing touchdowns.
- Will Shipley has racked up 1,110 yards on 193 carries while finding the end zone 15 times as a runner. He’s also caught 34 passes for 221 yards (17.0 per game).
- Antonio Williams has hauled in 52 receptions for 557 yards (42.8 yards per game) to lead the team so far this season. He’s found the end zone four times as a receiver.
- Joe Ngata has put together a 442-yard season so far with two touchdowns, hauling in 33 passes on zero targets.
- Davis Allen’s 35 receptions are good enough for 394 yards and five touchdowns.
- Jeremiah Trotter Jr., the team’s tackle and sacks leader, has amassed five sacks, eight TFL, 77 tackles, and two interceptions.
- R.J. Mickens leads the team with three interceptions, while also putting up 37 tackles, two TFL, and two passes defended.
Tennessee Betting Insights
- Tennessee has gone 9-3-0 ATS this year.
- Tennessee is 1-1 against the spread when an underdog by 4.5 points or more this season.
- Tennessee games have gone over the point total in seven out of 12 opportunities (58.3%).
Tennessee Stats & Insights
- Tennessee’s offense has been consistently moving the chains, compiling 538.1 total yards per game (best) this season. On defense, it ranks 87th by allowing 398.8 total yards per game.
- Tennessee’s offense has been dominant, putting up 47.3 points per game (best) this season. Defensively, it ranks 43rd by allowing 23.5 points per game.
- Tennessee ranks fifth-worst in passing yards allowed per game (286.7), but at least it has been playing well on the other side of the ball, ranking third-best in passing yards per contest (332.3).
- Things have been positive for Tennessee on both offense and defense, as it is averaging 205.8 rushing yards per game (19th-best) and ceding only 112.1 rushing yards per game (20th-best).
- With a 43.1% third-down conversion percentage on offense, Tennessee ranks 34th in the FBS. On defense, it ranks 31st, surrendering a 34.1% third-down rate.
- Tennessee has fared really well in terms of turnovers, as the team’s turnover margin of +8 ranks 16th-best in the FBS, with 19 forced turnovers (27th in the nation) and 11 turnovers committed (16th in the nation).
Tennessee’s Best Players
- Hendon Hooker has recored 3,135 passing yards, or 285.0 per game, so far this season. He has completed 69.6% of his passes and has thrown 27 touchdowns with two interceptions. He’s also contributed on the ground with 39.1 rushing yards per game while scoring as a runner five times.
- Jaylen Wright has run for 786 yards on 135 carries so far this year while scoring 10 times on the ground.
- Jabari Small has taken 144 carries and totaled 696 yards with 12 touchdowns.
- Jalin Hyatt’s 1,267 receiving yards (105.6 yards per game) are best on his team. He has 67 receptions on zero targets with 15 touchdowns.
- Bru McCoy has caught 48 passes and compiled 619 receiving yards (56.3 per game) with three touchdowns.
- Ramel Keyton’s 27 grabs (on zero targets) have netted him 486 yards (54.0 ypg) and four touchdowns.
- Byron Young has racked up four sacks to lead the team, while also picking up nine TFL and 33 tackles.
- Aaron Beasley is the team’s tackle leader this year. He’s totaled 64 tackles, eight TFL, and one sack.
- Kamal Hadden leads the team with two interceptions, while also putting up 40 tackles, two TFL, and one pass defended.
