Clemson vs Iowa State 2021 Cheez-It Bowl time, TV, stream and betting line
For 10 straight seasons, Clemson has won at least 10 games for an average of 12.1 victories each year. The Tigers have a chance to make it 11 seasons with a win over Iowa State in the Cheez-It Bowl.
When is Clemson’s bowl game?
Who: Clemson (9-3) vs. Iowa State (7-5)
Where: Camping World Stadium, Orlando, Fla.
When: 5:45 p.m. Wednesday
TV: ESPN
Radio: 105.5 FM in the Clemson area (see all Clemson radio affiliates here)
Satellite: Sirius 84, XM 84, Internet/App 84
Series history: Clemson and Iowa State have never played one another. The Tigers are 6-7 against Big 12 Conference teams, however.
Vegas odds: Clemson vs Iowa State point spread
Clemson is a 1½-point favorite over Iowa State.
Clemson bowl game prediction
Clemson has a 52.2% chance to win the game, according to ESPN’s Football Power Index.
Orlando Wednesday weather forecast
Sunny, along with a few afternoon clouds. Daytime high 84. Upper 70s at kickoff, lower 70s by game’s end..
What did the Cheez-It Bowl used to be called?
The Cheez-It Bowl was first held in Miami in 1990 as the Blockbuster Bowl. The game moved to Orlando in 2001. It’s had a number of sponsorship changes over the years, including Carquest, Tangerine, Champs Sports, Russell Athletic and, most recently, Camping World.
Clemson has played in this bowl game three times, all under different sponsor names. They defeated Oklahoma 40-6 in the Russell Athletic Bowl to finish 10-3 in the 2014 season.
Cheez-It Bowl teams, by the numbers
Clemson | Iowa State | |
Points/game | 26.8 | 32.83 |
Opp. points/game | 15 | 20.58 |
Rushing yards/game | 171.3 | 168.6 |
Opp. rushing yards/game | 98.8 | 122.3 |
Passing yards/game | 191.5 | 268.83 |
Opp. passing yards/game | 209.6 | 187.83 |
Yards/game | 362.8 | 437.4 |
Opp. yards/game | 308.4 | 310.1 |
THREE IOWA STATE CYCLONES TO WATCH
Brock Purdy, QB: The Cyclones are a team filled with veterans, which includes Brock Purdy. In his fourth season as the team’s signal caller, he’s thrown for 2,984 yards, 18 touchdowns and seven interceptions, completing 73.1% of his passes.
Will McDonald, DL: Will McDonald has been a key part of the Cyclones’ defensive effort, leading the team in quarterback sacks with a school-record 11½, to go along with 32 tackles, 14 for loss.
Charlie Kolar, TE: As the second-leading receiver, Charlie Kolar has made 58 catches for 723 yards and five touchdowns.
THREE CLEMSON TIGERS TO WATCH
D.J. Uiagalelei, QB: The sophomore played injured during the latter stages of the regular season and finished with 2,059 passing yards and 296 rushing yards. Having almost a month off to heal up will do some good for the quarterback, who had made positive strides in his growth as the season progressed.
Mario Goodrich, CB: Before playing in the Reese’s Senior Bowl, Mario Goodrich will have one final game with the Tigers to end a season where he totaled 47 tackles, seven pass breakups and an interception.
James Skalski, LB: With absolutely no more eligibility left, the Cheez-It Bowl will officially be James Skalski’s final career game for Clemson. He capped off a six-year career with a team-best 97 tackles, 4½ for loss, and 2½ quarterback sacks during the regular season.
Clemson depth chart
(as appears in game notes)
Offense
QB: D.J. Uiagalelei (Hunter Helms)
RB: Kobe Pace or Will Shipley (Phil Mafah)
WR: Joseph Ngata or Dacari Collins
WR: Beaux Collins (Will Swinney)
WR: E.J. Williams (Will Brown)
TE: Davis Allen (Sage Ennis or Jake Briningstool)
LT: Jordan McFadden (Marcus Tate)
LG: Hunter Rayburn (Marcus Tate)
C: 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: Tyler Davis (Etinosa Reuben)
DE: Justin Mascoll or Xavier Thomas
SLB: Trenton Simpson or Malcolm Greene (Tyler Venables or Barrett Carter)
MLB: James Skalski
WLB: LaVonta Bentley (Keith Maguire or Jeremiah Trotter, Jr.)
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
KOR: Will Shipley
This story was originally published December 28, 2021 at 6:00 AM.
