Gameday Guide: Clemson vs. The Citadel TV info, watch online, radio, more
Clemson will host The Citadel in its 2020 home opener on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2020. Here is what you need to know about the game, which is being played in front of 19,000 fans during the COVID-19 pandemic:
What time does Clemson football play today?
Who: The Citadel (0-1) at No. 1 Clemson (1-0, 1-0 ACC)
Kickoff time: 4 p.m. Saturday
Watch on TV: ACC Network (Anish Shroff, Tom Luginbill, Eric Wood)
Where: Memorial Stadium; Clemson, South Carolina
Series history: Clemson leads 32-5-1 and has won 17 consecutive meetings in the series
Last meeting: Clemson won 61-3 on Nov. 18, 2017 at Memorial Stadium
Clemson game live stream: via WatchESPN
Radio: 93.1 FM in Columbia, 92.5 in Greenville, 105.5 in Clemson (Don Munson, Tim Bourret, Reggie Merriweather) ... See all the radio affiliates around the state here.
National radio: Sirius channel 81, XM channel 81
Weather: Cloudy, with a high of 69 and low of 51
Clemson-The Citadel: What’s at stake
1. Clemson can extend its record for the nation’s longest active home winning streak, which currently sits at 22 games entering Saturday. The Tigers are 41-4 at home since 2014.
2. Clemson can remain undefeated against FCS teams with a victory. The Tigers enter the matchup with a 34-0 all-time record.
3. The Tigers have won 30 consecutive regular season games, with their last regular season loss coming at Syracuse in 2017. Clemson’s streak is presently tied with the 2013-15 Florida State Seminoles for the most in ACC history. A 31st straight regular season win would give Clemson sole possession of the longest such streak in conference history.
Tigers, Bulldogs by the numbers
CU | CIT | |
Points/Game | 37 | 6 |
Opp. Points/Game | 13 | 27 |
Yds. Rushing/Game | 185 | 200 |
Opp. Yds Rush/Game | 37 | 302 |
Yds. Pass/Game | 376 | 84 |
Opp. Yds. Pass/Game | 293 | 102 |
Avg. Yds./Game | 561 | 284 |
Opp. Total Yds/Game | 330 | 404 |
Clemson players to watch
1. Clemson freshman D.J. Uiagalelei won Clemson’s backup QB job during fall camp and should get extended playing time in what is expected to be a blowout on Saturday. Uiagalelei has a strong arm and has been described as advanced for a freshman. He is likely to take over for Trevor Lawrence next year.
2. Freshman defensive end Myles Murphy had three tackles for loss and a paif of sacks in his college debut against Wake Forest. The Georgia native will be counted on to be disruptive up front against The Citadel’s option offense.
3. Speaking of strong debuts — freshman defensive tackle Bryan Bresee was all over the field against the Demon Deacons and finished with a pair of tackles, half a sack and a blocked field goal. Clemson has a couple of defensive tackles banged up heading into this week, including All-ACC performer Tyler Davis. Watch for Bresee to have a strong game in his home debut.
The Citadel players to watch
1. Senior quarterback Brandon Rainey carried the ball 20 times last week against USF, finishing with a team-high 65 rushing yards. Rainey led the Bulldogs with 900 rushing yards and 17 touchdowns in 2019.
2. Willie Eubanks III had a team-high 12 tackles, three tackles for loss and a sack in the opener against the Bulls. He was also The Citadel’s leading tackler last season with 112, which if 41 more than anyone else on the team.
3. The Citadel doesn’t pass the ball often, but when it does it is usually for a big gain. Ryan McCarthy was the leading receiver for the Bulldogs last Saturday, finishing with two catches for 44 yards. He was second on the team in receiving with 11 receptions for 197 yards last year.
Clemson depth chart
OFFENSE
QB - Trevor Lawrence (Taisun Phommachanh or D.J. Uiagalelei)
RB – Travis Etienne (Lyn-J Dixon, Darien Rencher)
WR - Joseph Ngata (Frank Ladson, Ajou Ajou)
WR - Cornell Powell (E.J. Williams, Will Brown)
WR – Amari Rodgers (Brannon Spector, Will Swinney)
TE - Braden Galloway (Davis Allen, J.C. Chalk)
LT - Jackson Carman (Walker Parks)
LG - Matt Bockhorst (Paul Tchio)
C - Cade Stewart (Hunter Rayburn)
RG – Will Putnam (Blake Vinson, Tayquon Johnson)
RT - Jordan McFadden (Mitchell Mayes)
DEFENSE
DE - Justin Foster (Justin Mascoll, Greg Williams)
DT - Tyler Davis (Ruke Orhorhoro, Darnell Jefferies)
DT - Nyles Pinckney or Jordan Williams or Bryan Bresee
DE - K.J. Henry (Myles Murphy, Regan Upshaw)
SLB/NB – Mike Jones Jr. (Trenton Simpson or Tyler Venables)
MLB – James Skalski (Jake Venables, Kane Patterson)
WLB - Baylon Spector (Keith Maguire, LaVonta Bentley)
CB – Derion Kendrick or LeAnthony Williams (Sheridan Jones)
SS – Lannden Zanders (Ray Thornton, Jalyn Phillips)
FS – Nolan Turner (Joseph Charleston, Tyler Venables)
CB – Andrew Booth or Mario Goodrich (Fred Davis)
SPECIAL TEAMS
PK - B.T. Potter (Jonathan Weitz)
P - Will Spiers (Aidan Swanson)
KO - B.T. Potter (Aidan Swanson)
LS - Jack Maddox (Tyler Brown)
H - Will Swinney (Will Spiers)
PR - Derion Kendrick or Amari Rodgers
KR - Joseph Ngata or Travis Etienne
This story was originally published September 19, 2020 at 5:45 AM.
