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Star QB Garrett Shrader and the Syracuse Orange (4-0) face the Clemson Tigers (2-2) on Saturday at 12:00 PM ET, at JMA Wireless Dome.
The Orange are expected to lose by at least a touchdown (currently +7) against the Tigers (with an over/under of 53.5 points).
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Game Info for Clemson vs. Syracuse
- Game Day: Saturday, September 30, 2023
- Game Time: 12:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: ABC
- Location: Syracuse, New York
- Stadium: JMA Wireless Dome
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clemson | -7 | -108 | -112 | 53.5 | -110 | -110 | -274 | +221 |
Clemson Pick Insights
- Clemson is 1-2-0 against the spread this season.
- When it has played as at least 7-point favorites this season, Clemson is 1-1 against the spread.
- Out of Clemson’s three games with a set total, one has hit the over (33.3%).
Clemson Stats & Insights
- Clemson has been a difficult matchup for opposing teams, ranking top-25 in both total offense (21st-best with 474.3 yards per game) and total defense (eighth-best with 262.8 yards allowed per game) this year.
- From an offensive standpoint, Clemson ranks 33rd in the FBS with 36.3 points per game. Meanwhile, the team’s defense ranks 56th in points allowed (262.8 points allowed per contest).
- Clemson is putting up 275.3 passing yards per game on offense, which ranks them 37th in the FBS. The defense ranks 27th, giving up 183.8 passing yards per game.
- Defensively, Clemson has been a top-25 unit in terms of rushing yards, ranking 13th-best by allowing only 79 per game. The Tigers rank 28th on offense (199 rushing yards per game).
- On defense, Clemson has been a top-25 unit in terms of third-down efficiency, ranking 15th-best by allowing a 30% third-down conversion rate. The team’s offense ranks 33rd (47.2% third-down percentage).
- With seven forced turnovers (33rd in the FBS) against seven turnovers committed (88th in the FBS), Clemson’s even turnover margin ranks 67th in college football.
Clemson’s Best Players
- Cade Klubnik has thrown for 976 yards (244 ypg) to lead Clemson, completing 66.2% of his passes and recording nine touchdown passes compared to two interceptions this season. He’s also contributed in the ground game with 73 rushing yards on 36 carries with two rushing touchdowns.
- Will Shipley has racked up 292 yards on 54 carries while finding the end zone one time as a runner. He’s also caught 15 passes for 96 yards (24 per game) and two touchdowns through the air.
- This season, Phil Mafah has carried the ball 35 times for 235 yards (58.8 per game) and three touchdowns.
- Beaux Collins’ 226 yards as a receiver pace the team. He’s been targeted 27 times and has totaled 17 receptions and one touchdown.
- Tyler Brown has caught 12 passes while averaging 40.8 yards per game and scoring two touchdowns.
- Antonio Williams has been the target of 20 passes and compiled 15 catches for 145 yards, an average of 36.3 yards per contest. He’s found the end zone two times through the air this season.
- Xavier Thomas has two sacks to pace the team, and also has three TFL and six tackles.
- Jeremiah Trotter Jr. is the team’s leading tackler this year. He’s picked up 19 tackles, two TFL, and one sack.
- Wade Woodaz has a team-high two interceptions to go along with three tackles and two passes defended.
Syracuse Betting Insights
- Syracuse has covered the spread twice in three opportunities this season.
- Syracuse’s three games with a set total this year have all gone under the over/under.
Syracuse Pick Insights
- Things have been going well for Syracuse on both sides of the ball, as it is putting up 507.8 total yards per game (ninth-best) and allowing only 274.3 total yards per game (15th-best).
- Things have been going well for Syracuse on both sides of the ball, as it is averaging 44.3 points per game (sixth-best) and ceding only 10.8 points per game (seventh-best).
- Syracuse’s pass offense has been dominant, putting up 294.5 passing yards per game (22nd-best) this season. Defensively, it ranks 29th by surrendering 185.3 passing yards per game.
- Syracuse has been top-25 in rushing on both sides of the ball this season, as it ranks 16th-best in rushing yards per game (213.3) and 21st-best in rushing yards allowed per game (89).
- Syracuse’s third-down defense ranks 31st in the FBS with a 32.3% third-down conversion rate surrendered, but it has been led by its offense, which ranks 18th-best by posting a 50.9% third-down rate.
- Syracuse sports a top-25 turnover margin this season, ranking seventh-best at +5.
Syracuse’s Best Players
- Shrader has thrown for 972 yards (243 ypg) to lead Syracuse, completing 66.7% of his passes and recording six touchdown passes and three interceptions this season. He is also a playmaker on the ground, racking up 316 yards (79 ypg) on 46 carries with six touchdowns.
- LeQuint Allen has piled up 311 yards (on 61 attempts) with six touchdowns, while also grabbing 11 passes for 95 yards.
- Damien Alford paces his squad with 247 receiving yards on 17 receptions with one touchdown.
- Donovan Brown has recorded 239 receiving yards (59.8 yards per game) and one touchdown on 15 receptions.
- Umari Hatcher has racked up 225 reciving yards (56.3 ypg) and two touchdowns this season.
- Kevon Darton has collected two sacks to pace the team, while also picking up one TFL and four tackles.
- Marlowe Wax is the team’s top-tackler this year. He’s collected 22 tackles, one TFL, and two sacks.
- Justin Barron has a team-high two interceptions to go along with 15 tackles and two passes defended.
