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Star player Omarion Hampton and the North Carolina Tar Heels (8-2) meet the Clemson Tigers (6-4) on Saturday at 3:30 PM ET, at Memorial Stadium.
The Tar Heels are underdogs, but by less than a touchdown (+6.5), versus the Tigers (with an over/under of 58.5 points).
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Game Info for Clemson vs. North Carolina
- Game Day: Saturday, November 18, 2023
- Game Time: 3:30 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN
- 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 | -6.5 | -111 | -109 | 58.5 | -110 | -110 | -267 | +214 |
Clemson Pick Insights
- Clemson has a 4-5-0 record against the spread this season.
- Clemson has a 3-3 record against the spread this season when favored by 6.5 points or more.
- Four of Clemson’s nine games with a set total have hit the over (44.4%).
Clemson Stats & Insights
- Clemson ranks 49th in total offense this season (408.3 yards per game), but has been shining on the other side of the ball, ranking sixth-best in the FBS with 408.3 yards allowed per game.
- Clemson is putting up 30.3 points per game on offense this year (46th in the FBS), and is surrendering 21.2 points per game (40th) on defense.
- Clemson ranks 57th in passing yards this season (238.6 per game), but has been shining on the defensive side of the ball, ranking seventh-best in the FBS with 163 passing yards allowed per game.
- On the defensive side of the ball, Clemson has been a top-25 unit in terms of rushing yards, ranking 20th-best by surrendering only 109.3 per game. The Tigers rank 48th on offense (169.7 rushing yards per game).
- Clemson ranks 44th in third-down efficiency (42.2%) on offense and 27th in third-down conversion rate allowed (33.6%) on defense this season.
- With 19 forced turnovers (10th in the FBS) against 17 turnovers committed (104th in the FBS), Clemson (+2) has the 47th-ranked turnover margin in college football.
Clemson’s Best Players
- Cade Klubnik has 2,261 yards passing for Clemson, completing 63.3% of his passes and collecting 18 touchdowns and seven interceptions this season.
- Phil Mafah has 721 rushing yards on 126 carries with eight touchdowns.
- Will Shipley has piled up 592 yards on 123 carries, scoring four times.
- Beaux Collins has hauled in 38 receptions for 510 yards (51 yards per game) to lead the team so far this season. He’s found the end zone three times as a receiver.
- Tyler Brown has hauled in 39 passes while averaging 44.5 yards per game and scoring four touchdowns.
- Jake Briningstool has a total of 384 receiving yards so far this year, grabbing 37 passes and scoring four touchdowns.
- Jeremiah Trotter Jr., the team’s tackle and sacks leader, has racked up 4.5 sacks, seven TFL, 55 tackles, and two interceptions.
North Carolina Betting Insights
- North Carolina has gone 6-4-0 ATS this season.
- The teams have hit the over in five of North Carolina’s 10 games with a set total.
North Carolina Pick Insights
- North Carolina’s offense has been consistently moving the chains, accumulating 520.6 total yards per contest (third-best) this season. On defense, it ranks 82nd by giving up 389.2 total yards per game.
- North Carolina’s offensive attack has been leading the way for the team, as it ranks eighth-best in the FBS with 39.9 points per game. In terms of defense, it is allowing 25.5 points per game, which ranks 61st.
- North Carolina’s passing attack has been leading the charge for the team, as it ranks eighth-best in the FBS with 321.9 passing yards per contest. In terms of defense, it is giving up 235.5 passing yards per game, which ranks 84th.
- North Carolina’s run offense has been thriving, racking up 198.7 rushing yards per game (19th-best) this season. On defense, it ranks 80th by surrendering 153.7 rushing yards per game.
- North Carolina’s third-down defense ranks 68th in the FBS with a 38.7% third-down conversion percentage given up, but it has been bolstered by its offense, which ranks sixth-best by posting a 52% third-down rate.
- North Carolina has generated 18 forced turnovers this season and have turned the ball over eight times, resulting in a +10 turnover margin, which ranks fourth-best in the FBS.
North Carolina’s Best Players
- Drake Maye leads North Carolina with 3,145 yards on 231-of-351 passing with 21 touchdowns compared to six interceptions this season. He has chipped in with 276 rushing yards (27.6 ypg) on 93 carries while scoring eight touchdowns on the ground.
- Hampton has rushed for 1,236 yards on 206 carries so far this year while scoring 13 times on the ground. He’s also added 24 catches, totaling 204 yards and one touchdown in the passing game.
- British Brooks has run for 311 yards across 67 attempts, scoring two touchdowns.
- Devontez Walker leads his team with 600 receiving yards on 35 receptions with six touchdowns.
- J.J. Jones has racked up 536 receiving yards (53.6 yards per game) and one touchdown on 33 receptions.
- Bryson Nesbit has racked up 508 reciving yards (50.8 ypg) and five touchdowns this season.
- Kaimon Rucker leads the team with 8.5 sacks, and also has 10 TFL and 42 tackles.
- Cedric Gray is the team’s leading tackler this year. He’s collected 94 tackles, six TFL, 4.5 sacks, and one interception.
- Alijah Huzzie has a team-leading three interceptions to go along with 39 tackles, one TFL, and three passes defended.
