Gameday Guide: Clemson vs. FSU football game time, TV, stream and betting line
After falling to Pitt on the road 27-17, Clemson returns home to play Florida State.
Last year’s game against FSU in Tallahassee was called at the last minute due to a controversy surrounding a positive COVID-19 test from one of the Tigers. The Seminoles head to Death Valley this year as the 51-year-old series resumes.
Who does Clemson play this week? When is kickoff?
Who: Clemson (4-3, 3-2 ACC) vs. Florida State (3-4, 2-3)
When: 3:30 p.m. Saturday
Where: Memorial Stadium, Clemson
TV: ESPN
Stream: via ESPN app or WatchESPN
Radio: 105.5 FM in the Clemson area (see all Clemson radio affiliates here)
Satellite: Sirius 133, XM 193, Internet 955
Series history: Clemson trails in the series with Florida State 13-20 but is tied 8-8 when playing at Death Valley. The Tigers have won the last five meetings, with the most recent coming via a 45-14 decision in 2019 at home.
Clemson weather forecast for Saturday
Rain showers early with overcast skies later in the day. Upper 50s during the game. Winds WSW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
What’s at stake
Clemson’s streak of seven consecutive ACC championships is closer to none than slim at this point. The main thing for the Tigers will be to try and win the remaining games to build confidence. Injuries have made that process more difficult, but the game will be a good chance to see how the group will respond to adversity.
Clemson vs Florida State prediction
ESPN’s Football Power Index gives Clemson an 85.1% chance to win the game.
Latest point spread for the game
Clemson is a 9.5 point favorite against FSU.
The teams, by the numbers
Clemson | Pitt | |
Points/game | 20 | 31.29 |
Opp. points/game | 14.6 | 26.43 |
Rushing yards/game | 145.1 | 230.3 |
Opp. rushing yards/game | 120 | 158.4 |
Passing yards/game | 176.1 | 183.1 |
Opp. passing yards/game | 216 | 230.4 |
Yards/game | 321.3 | 413.4 |
Opp. yards/game | 336 | 388.9 |
THREE FSU SEMINOLES TO WATCH
Jordan Travis, QB: Following a fourth-straight loss, Florida State head coach Mike Norvell swapped in Jordan Travis for McKenzie Milton. So far this season, Travis has totaled 636 yards and nine touchdowns in addition to 344 yards and four more scores on 66 totes.
Jashaun Corbin, RB: In his second season with the Seminoles, Jashaun Corbin has a team-best 747 all-purpose yards, which includes a Florida State-high 683 rushing yards with five touchdowns. The former Texas A&M Aggie is averaging 7.9 yards a carry for the Seminoles’ offense, which is averaging 413.4 yards of total offense per outing.
Jermaine Johnson, DE: As one of the Seminoles’ most experienced players, Jermaine Johnson helps to anchor the team’s defense. He’s the second-leading tackler with 45, which includes a team-high nine tackles for loss and seven quarterback sacks.
THREE CLEMSON TIGERS TO WATCH
Will Shipley, RB: In his return after a month-long hiatus with a shin injury, Will Shipley had 52 yards on 10 rushes against Pitt. The Tigers’ run game has been one of the most consistent parts of their offense, and Shipley plays a key role in that.
Justyn Ross, WR: The Tigers are in need of a vocal leader and it has to be someone who can put his money where his mouth is. Given Justyn Ross’ level of talent, he’ll have to be one of those guys. Reaching over 1,000 receiving yards in two seasons, the Alabama native will be looked to as a catalyst to get the Tigers’ offense going as both a rallying voice and a playmaker.
Barrett Carter, LB: While he didn’t play a completely clean game against Pitt, Barrett Carter is coming along and learning from the older players in his freshman season. He had six tackles and one pass break-up against the Panthers for 16 total tackles in seven games played so far this year.
Clemson football 2021 schedule
Home games in bold
- Sept. 4: Georgia 10, Clemson 3
- Sept. 11: Clemson 49, South Carolina State 3
- Sept. 18: Clemson 14, Georgia Tech 8
- Sept. 25: NC State 27, Clemson 21 (2OT)
- Oct. 2: Clemson 19, Boston College 13
- Oct. 9: OPEN
- Oct. 15: Clemson 17, Syracuse 14
- Oct. 23: Pitt 27, Clemson 17
- Oct. 30: vs. Florida State (3:30 pm, ESPN)
- Nov. 6: at Louisville
- Nov. 13: vs. UConn
- Nov. 20: vs. Wake Forest
- Nov. 27: at South Carolina
Clemson depth chart
(as appears in game notes)
Offense:
QB: D.J. Uiagalelei (Taisun Phommachanh)
RB: Will Shipley (Phil Mafah)
WR: Justyn Ross (Beaux Collins)
WR: Joseph Ngata (Ajou Ajou)
WR: E.J. Williams (Will Brown)
TE: Davis Allen (Braden Galloway)
LT: Jordan McFadden (Marcus Tate)
LG: Paul Tchio or Marcus Tate
C: Hunter Rayburn or Mason Trotter (Trent Howard)
RG: Will Putnam (Mason Trotter)
RT: Walker Parks (Mitchell Mayes)
Defense:
DE: Myles Murphy or K.J. Henry
DT: Ruke Orhorhoro (Payton Page)
DT: Tre Williams (Darnell Jefferies)
DE: Justin Mascoll or Xavier Thomas
SLB: Trenton Simpson or Malcolm Greene (Tyler Venables or Barrett Carter)
MLB: James Skalski (Jake Venables or Kane Patterson)
WLB: Baylon Spector (LaVonta Bentley)
CB: Mario Goodrich (Fred Davis or Nate Wiggins)
SS: Andrew Mukuba (R.J. Mickens)
FS: Nolan Turner (Jalyn Phillips)
CB: Andrew Booth (Sheridan Jones)
Special Teams:
PK: B.T. Potter (Jonathan Weitz)
P: Will Spiers (Aidan Swanson)
KO: B.T. Potter (Aidan Swanson)
LS (PK, P): Jack Maddox (Holden Caspersen)
H: Will Swinney (Drew Swinney)
PR: Will Brown or Justyn Ross
KOR: Will Shipley
This story was originally published October 29, 2021 at 9:35 AM.
