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Xavier Legette will lead the South Carolina Gamecocks (5-6) into their game versus the Clemson Tigers (7-4) at Williams-Brice Stadium on Saturday at 7:30 PM ET.
The Gamecocks are expected to lose (currently +7.5) against the Tigers (with an over/under of 48 points).
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Game Info for Clemson vs. South Carolina
- Game Day: Saturday, November 25, 2023
- Game Time: 7:30 PM ET
- TV Channel: SEC Network
- Location: Columbia, South Carolina
- Stadium: Williams-Brice Stadium
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clemson | -7.5 | -109 | -110 | 48 | -111 | -109 | -307 | +247 |
Clemson Pick Insights
- Clemson has a 5-5-0 record against the spread this season.
- In games this season as favorites of at least 7.5 points, Clemson has a 4-3 record against the spread.
- Clemson games have hit the over on four of 10 occasions (40%).
Clemson Stats & Insights
- Clemson ranks 49th in total offense this year (413.5 yards per game), but has been thriving on the other side of the ball, ranking 10th-best in the FBS with 413.5 yards allowed per game.
- Clemson is putting up 30.4 points per game offensively this year (48th in the FBS), and is surrendering 21.1 points per game (36th) on the defensive side of the ball.
- Clemson sports the 56th-ranked offense this season in terms of passing yards (236.8 passing yards per game), and has been better on the other side of the ball, ranking eighth-best with only 167.2 passing yards allowed per game.
- Clemson is putting up 176.7 rushing yards per game offensively this season (46th in the FBS), and is giving up 121.9 rushing yards per game (32nd) on the defensive side of the ball.
- Clemson is putting up a 41.0% third-down conversion rate offensively this season (51st in the FBS), and is surrendering a 33.1% third-down percentage (26th) on the other side of the ball.
- Clemson ranks 42nd in college football with a +3 turnover margin after forcing 22 turnovers (sixth in the FBS) and committing 19 (106th in the FBS).
Clemson’s Best Players
- Cade Klubnik has racked up 2,480 yards (225.5 ypg) on 245-of-386 passing with 19 touchdowns compared to seven interceptions this season. In addition, he’s added 142 rushing yards (12.9 ypg) on 99 carries while scoring four touchdowns on the ground.
- The team’s top rusher, Phil Mafah, has carried the ball 149 times for 805 yards (73.2 per game), scoring nine times.
- Will Shipley has piled up 718 yards on 141 attempts, scoring five times. He’s grabbed 25 passes for 203 yards (18.5 per game) and two touchdowns, as well.
- Beaux Collins has hauled in 38 catches for 510 yards (46.4 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 45 receptions totaling 477 yards, finding the end zone four times as a receiver so far this campaign.
- Jake Briningstool has been the target of 61 passes and racked up 40 catches for 404 yards, an average of 36.7 yards per contest. He’s found the end zone five times through the air this season.
- Jeremiah Trotter Jr., the team’s tackle and sacks leader, has collected 5.5 sacks, 8.0 TFL, 66 tackles, and two interceptions.
- Kylon Griffin has picked off a team-high two passes. He also has seven tackles and two passes defended to his name.
South Carolina Betting Insights
- South Carolina is 6-5-0 against the spread this season.
- South Carolina is a 2-2 record against the spread when an underdog by 7.5 points or more this season.
- South Carolina games have hit the over in five out of 11 opportunities (45.5%).
South Carolina Pick Insights
- South Carolina is compiling 380.7 total yards per game on offense this season (71st-ranked). Meanwhile, it is allowing 402.5 total yards per game (97th-ranked).
- In terms of points scored South Carolina ranks 64th in the FBS (27.7 points per game), and it is 79th on the other side of the ball (27.3 points allowed per game).
- South Carolina ranks 14th-worst in passing yards allowed per game (258.9), but at least it has been playing well on the other side of the ball, ranking 15th-best in passing yards per game (293.1).
- South Carolina’s rushing offense has been bottom-25 this season, compiling 87.6 rushing yards per game, which ranks fifth-worst in the FBS. On the defensive side of the ball, it ranks 51st with 143.6 rushing yards allowed per contest.
- From an offensive angle, South Carolina is posting a 35.1% third-down conversion rate (103rd-ranked). It ranks 102nd in the FBS on defense (42.5% third-down rate allowed).
- With 15 forced turnovers (64th in the FBS) and 11 turnovers committed (21st in the FBS) this season, South Carolina ranks 32nd in the FBS with a turnover margin of +4.
South Carolina’s Best Players
- Spencer Rattler has racked up 3,074 yards on 70.6% passing while collecting 19 touchdown passes with seven interceptions this season.
- Mario Anderson has run for 672 yards on 130 carries so far this year while scoring three times on the ground.
- Dakereon Joyner has piled up 49 carries and totaled 115 yards with five touchdowns.
- Legette’s 1,187 receiving yards (107.9 yards per game) are best on his team. He has 65 receptions on 86 targets with seven touchdowns.
- Trey Knox has put up a 312-yard season so far with two touchdowns. He’s caught 36 passes on 45 targets.
- Ahmarean Brown’s 25 catches (on 38 targets) have netted him 256 yards (23.3 ypg) and one touchdown.
- Jordan Strachan paces the team with 5.0 sacks, and also has 6.0 TFL and 17 tackles.
- South Carolina’s leading tackler, Debo Williams, has 91 tackles, 7.0 TFL, and one sack this year.
- Jalon Kilgore has a team-high one interception to go along with 59 tackles, 1.0 TFL, and one pass defended.
