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The Clemson Tigers and the Kentucky Wildcats play in the Gator Bowl on December 29, 2023, with kickoff at 12:00 PM ET, airing on ESPN.
The Tigers are the favorites (-5) in their game versus the Wildcats, with the over/under being 47 points. (In terms of the moneyline, the Tigers are -213 and the Wildcats are +174.)
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Game Info for Clemson vs. Kentucky
- Game Day: Friday, December 29, 2023
- Game Time: 12:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Location: Jacksonville, Florida
- Stadium: TIAA Bank Field
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clemson | -5 | -110 | -109 | 47 | -109 | -111 | -213 | +174 |
Clemson Pick Insights
- Clemson has a 6-5-0 record against the spread this season.
- In games it has played as at least 5-point favorites this season, Clemson is 5-4 against the spread.
- Clemson games with a set total have hit the over four times this season (36.4%).
Clemson Stats & Insights
- Clemson ranks 51st in total offense this year (405.7 yards per game), but has been shining on the defensive side of the ball, ranking seventh-best in the FBS with 405.7 yards allowed per game.
- Clemson ranks 56th in points scored this year (29.2 points per game), but has been thriving on defense, ranking 24th-best in the FBS with 19.9 points allowed per game.
- On the defensive side of the ball, Clemson has been a top-25 unit in terms of passing yards, ranking fifth-best by surrendering just 162.6 passing yards per game. The Tigers rank 62nd on offense (225.4 passing yards per game).
- Clemson is averaging 180.3 rushing yards per game on offense, which ranks them 38th in the FBS. The team’s defensive unit ranks 27th, allowing 116.5 rushing yards per game.
- Clemson ranks 51st in third-down percentage this year (41.2%), but has been thriving on the other side of the ball, ranking 19th-best in the FBS with a 31.8% third-down percentage allowed.
- Clemson ranks 35th in college football with a +4 turnover margin after forcing 24 turnovers (ninth in the FBS) and committing 20 (99th in the FBS).
Clemson’s Best Players
- Cade Klubnik has thrown for 2,580 yards (215 ypg) to lead Clemson, completing 63% of his passes and recording 19 touchdown passes compared to eight interceptions this season. He’s also figured in the ground game with 194 rushing yards on 110 carries with four rushing touchdowns.
- Phil Mafah has racked up 894 yards on 168 carries while finding the end zone nine times.
- This season, Will Shipley has carried the ball 156 times for 798 yards (66.5 per game) and five touchdowns, while also racking up 235 yards through the air with two touchdowns.
- Tyler Brown’s 517 yards as a receiver lead the team. He’s been targeted 69 times and has collected 50 catches and four touchdowns.
- Beaux Collins has grabbed 38 passes while averaging 42.5 yards per game and scoring three touchdowns.
- Jake Briningstool has racked up 41 catches for 407 yards, an average of 33.9 yards per game. He’s scored five times as a receiver this season.
- Jeremiah Trotter Jr., the team’s tackle and sacks leader, has collected 5.5 sacks, eight TFL, 71 tackles, and two interceptions.
- Khalil Barnes has picked off a team-high three passes. He also has 26 tackles, four TFL, one sack, and three passes defended to his name.
Kentucky Betting Insights
- Kentucky has gone 6-6-0 ATS this season.
- In games they have played as at least 5-point underdogs this year, the Wildcats are 1-2 against the spread.
- Kentucky has gone over in eight of their 12 games with a set total (66.7%).
Kentucky Pick Insights
- Kentucky is generating 334.7 total yards per game on offense this season (100th-ranked). Meanwhile, it is surrendering 352.4 total yards per game (44th-ranked).
- With 28.6 points per game on the offensive side of the ball, Kentucky ranks 57th in the FBS. On defense, it ranks 59th, surrendering 24.8 points per game.
- Kentucky is accumulating 203.8 passing yards per game on offense this season (93rd-ranked). Meanwhile, it is giving up 238.6 passing yards per contest (90th-ranked) on defense.
- Kentucky’s run defense has been leading the charge for the team, as it ranks 25th-best in the FBS with 113.8 rushing yards conceded per game. In terms of offense, it is posting 130.9 rushing yards per game, which ranks 96th.
- Kentucky has been struggling on third down, ranking 19th-worst with a 44.7% third-down conversion percentage allowed per game. It has been more productive offensively, posting a 38.3% third-down rate (70th-ranked).
- Kentucky owns a +1 turnover margin this season, which ranks 55th in the FBS.
Kentucky’s Best Players
- Devin Leary has compiled 2,440 yards (203.3 yards per game) while completing 55.9% of his passes and tossing 23 touchdown passes with 10 interceptions this season.
- Re’Mahn Davis has carried the ball 186 times for 1,066 yards, with 13 touchdowns. He’s also tacked on 29 catches for 317 yards and seven touchdowns.
- Ramon Jefferson has been given 24 carries and totaled 175 yards.
- Dane Key has collected 38 catches this season and his team-high yardage total sits at 553 (46.1 yards per game). He’s been targeted 65 times and has five touchdowns.
- Tayvion Robinson has put together a 507-yard season so far with four touchdowns. He’s caught 37 passes on 61 targets.
- Barion Brown has racked up 439 reciving yards (36.6 ypg) and three touchdowns this season.
- Deone Walker has racked up 5.5 sacks to lead the team, while also picking up 10 TFL and 49 tackles.
- D’Eryk Jackson is the team’s top-tackler this year. He’s totaled 74 tackles, four TFL, one sack, and two interceptions.
- Maxwell Hairston has a team-leading five interceptions to go along with 55 tackles, one TFL, and five passes defended.
