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At 3:30 PM ET on Saturday, the Clemson Tigers (3-2) are at home against the Wake Forest Demon Deacons (3-1).
The Tigers are very heavy favorites (currently -21) in their game versus the Demon Deacons, with the over/under being 52.5 points. (On the moneyline, the Tigers are -1765 and the Demon Deacons are +942.)
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Game Info for Clemson vs. Wake Forest
- Game Day: Saturday, October 7, 2023
- Game Time: 3:30 PM ET
- TV Channel: ACC Network
- Location: Berkeley, California
- Stadium: Memorial Stadium
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clemson | -21 | -110 | -110 | 52.5 | -111 | -109 | -1765 | +942 |
Clemson Pick Insights
- Clemson is 2-2-0 against the spread this season.
- When it has played as at least 21-point favorites this season, Clemson is 1-0 against the spread.
- Clemson has combined with its opponent to hit the over in one of four games with a set total (25%).
Clemson Stats & Insights
- Clemson owns the 27th-ranked offense this year (457.2 yards per game), and has been even more effective defensively, ranking ninth-best with just 267.4 yards allowed per game.
- Clemson is totaling 35.2 points per game on offense this season (35th in the FBS), and is allowing 20.8 points per game (41st) on defense.
- Clemson ranks 38th in passing yards this year (272.8 per game), but has been thriving on defense, ranking 22nd-best in the FBS with 184.2 passing yards allowed per game.
- Defensively, Clemson has been a top-25 unit in terms of rushing yards, ranking 12th-best by giving up just 83.2 per game. The Tigers rank 39th on offense (184.4 rushing yards per game).
- Clemson owns the 44th-ranked defense this season in terms of third-down efficiency (35.1% third-down conversion rate allowed), and has been more effective on offense, ranking 23rd-best with a 47.8% third-down percentage.
- Clemson owns the 35th-ranked turnover margin in college football at +2, forcing 10 turnovers (15th in the FBS) while turning it over eight times (82nd in the FBS).
Clemson’s Best Players
- Cade Klubnik has 1,239 passing yards for Clemson, completing 65.4% of his passes and throwing 11 touchdowns and two interceptions this season. He’s also contributed on the ground with 72 rushing yards (14.4 ypg) on 44 carries with two rushing touchdowns.
- The team’s top rusher, Will Shipley, has carried the ball 72 times for 353 yards (70.6 per game), scoring two times. He’s also caught 17 passes for 96 yards and two touchdowns.
- Phil Mafah has carried the ball 43 times for 278 yards (55.6 per game) and four touchdowns.
- Tyler Brown’s leads his squad with 314 yards as a receiver. He’s racked up that yardage on 20 receptions (out of 24 targets) and scored two touchdowns.
- Beaux Collins has hauled in 19 receptions totaling 289 yards, finding the end zone two times as a receiver so far this campaign.
- Antonio Williams has been the target of 20 passes and compiled 15 grabs for 145 yards, an average of 29 yards per contest. He’s found the end zone two times through the air this season.
- T.J. Parker has collected three sacks to lead the team, while also picking up six TFL and 14 tackles.
- Jeremiah Trotter Jr. is the team’s leading tackler this year. He’s collected 26 tackles, two TFL, 1.5 sacks, and one interception.
- Wade Woodaz has picked off a team-high two passes. He also has five tackles and two passes defended to his name.
Wake Forest Betting Insights
- Wake Forest is 1-2-0 against the spread this year.
- Wake Forest has not hit the over on a point total in three games with a set over/under.
Wake Forest Pick Insights
- With 426.5 total yards per game on the offensive side of the ball, Wake Forest ranks 46th in the FBS in 2023. Defensively, it ranks 46th, allowing 338.5 total yards per game.
- From an offensive perspective, Wake Forest is putting up 29 points per contest (70th-ranked). It ranks 52nd in the FBS on defense (22.8 points surrendered per game).
- From an offensive standpoint, Wake Forest is posting 249.8 passing yards per contest (56th-ranked). It ranks 70th in the FBS on the other side of the ball (228.5 passing yards given up per game).
- With 176.8 rushing yards per game on offense, Wake Forest ranks 48th in the FBS. On defense it ranks 34th, allowing 110 rushing yards per contest.
- On third down, Wake Forest has excelled on both offense and defense this season, ranking 25th-best in third-down conversion rate (47.5%) and 19th-best in third-down rate surrendered (31%).
- Wake Forest has recorded eight forced turnovers (38th in the FBS) and committed nine turnovers (102nd in the FBS) this season for a -1 turnover margin that ranks 83rd in the FBS.
Wake Forest’s Best Players
- Mitch Griffis has thrown for 999 yards on 59.8% passing while recording nine touchdown passes with six interceptions this season.
- Demond Claiborne has rushed for 311 yards on 63 carries so far this year while scoring two times on the ground.
- Justice Ellison has run for 250 yards across 44 carries.
- Jahmal Banks has collected 24 catches this season and his team-high yardage total sits at 276 (69 yards per game). He’s been targeted 31 times and has three touchdowns.
- Taylor Morin has collected 239 receiving yards (59.8 yards per game) and two touchdowns on 18 receptions.
- Wesley Grimes has racked up 199 reciving yards (49.8 ypg) and two touchdowns this season.
- Jacob Roberts, who paces the team in sacks and tackles, has collected five sacks, five TFL and 26 tackles.
- DaShawn Jones has a team-high three interceptions to go along with eight tackles and three passes defended.
