Vegas ACC Predictions
South Carolina State at No. 23 Clemson
The Clemson Tigers need to get back on track in a hurry. The collapse to Georgia in the second half of last week brought out a minor quarterback controversy, which is the last thing this team needs when it is still looking for playmakers at receiver and has a defense that is struggling. Senior Cole Stoudt is supposed to be the only reliable spot for the Tigers despite his replacement of Tajh Boyd. He has a chance to regroup and refocus with the rest of the team this week, which will be good for them and Coach Dabo Swinney. The Tigers need a great game on Saturday just for a confidence booster. An ugly win won’t do it.
Inside the Loud House
Bringing in the South Carolina State Bulldogs to town is a nice tune-up game to get going. This is an FCS team that went 9-4 last year with one of the losses a blowout to Clemson. In a rematch this year, the Tigers are a different team but can measure themselves against last year’s team, and the Bulldogs are not bad.
Prediction
Stoudt and the Clemson offense will right the ship this week with a confidence-boosting blowout win against South Carolina State. Often times these games don’t mean much, but it’s exactly what the Tigers need.
Clemson: 45 South Carolina State:17