by Rod Pearson
Thursday, Nov 23, 2023
Game Time: 7:30 pm ET, Saturday, November 25, 2023
Venue: Williams-Brice Stadium, Columbia, SC
Where to Watch: SEC Network
Opening Odds at USA Sportsbooks
DraftKings: Point Spread: Clemson -7.5, South Carolina +7.5; Over/Under: 51.5 points
Bet365: Point Spread: Clemson -7.5, South Carolina +7.5; Over/Under: 51.5 points
BetMGM: Point Spread: Clemson -7.5, South Carolina +7.5; Over/Under: 51.5 points
Season Record
Clemson Tigers: 7-4 (4-4) (7th place, ACC)
South Carolina Gamecocks: 5-6 (3-5) (6th place, SEC East)
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Clemson Tigers: won their last game at home against the North Carolina Tar Heels 31-20.
South Carolina Gamecocks: won their last game at home against the Kentucky Wildcats 17-14.
Clemson Tigers vs South Carolina Gamecocks Preview and Analysis
Clemson is entering this game with a 7-4 record overall and they have a 4-4 record in their conference games too. They are 6-1 in their home games, 1-3 in their road games, and they are also 0-0 in their neutral site games this season, but they will be on the road for this game. They won their last game against North Carolina 31-20. Cade Klubnik was the starting QB and he completed 21/32 passes for 219 passing yards, 1 touchdown, and 0 interceptions. Will Shipley led the team in rushing yards with 126 and 1 TD. Adam Randall led the receivers with 57 receiving yards on 2 receptions. Jeremiah Trotter Jr. led the defense in that game with 7 solo tackles and 4 assisted tackles while Jeremiah Trotter Jr., Khalil Barnes, T.J. Parker, and Ruke Orhorhoro each led the defense in sacks with 1. Nate Wiggins came away with the only interception for them in that game.
South Carolina is entering this game with a 5-6 record overall and they have a 3-5 record in their conference games too. They are 5-1 in their home games, 0-4 in their road games, and they are also 0-1 in their neutral site games this season, but they will be at home for this game. They won their last game against Kentucky 17-14. Spencer Rattler was the starting QB and he completed 19/27 passes for 207 passing yards, 2 touchdowns, and 0 interceptions. Mario Anderson led the team in rushing yards with 27. Xavier Legette led the receivers with 94 receiving yards on 6 receptions and 2 TDs. Nick Emmanwori led the defense in that game with 7 solo tackles and 2 assisted tackles while Jordan Strachan led the defense in sacks with 1. Nick Emmanwori came away with the only interception for them in that game.
Clemson vs South Carolina Prediction
The current betting odds have South Carolina listed as a 7.5 point underdog in this game according to Draftkings Sportsbook. South Carolina hasn't looked great this season with their 5-6 record overall and their 3-5 conference record but they still have something to play for in this game. They need to win this game to become bowl eligible and they have the home advantage where they have been really good all year, going 5-1 in their home games. Meanwhile, Clemson is only 7-4 overall this season and they have struggled a lot in their conference play. They are only 4-4 in their conference games and have nothing left to play for since this season has been another disappointment for them. They are already bowl eligible too so they don't have the motivation to try hard in this game, especially since they have been bad in their road games this year with their 1-3 road record. South Carolina is going to bring their best effort in this rivalry game at home as they need the win to make it to a bowl game this year and they can definitely keep this a closer game even if they don't win it. The best way to place a bet here is on South Carolina to cover the spread in this game.
Clemson South Carolina Prediction: Our NCAAF Pick for Saturday, November 25, 2023 (7:30 pm ET start time) is Clemson 28 South Carolina 24.
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NCAAF Betting Trends
Clemson Tigers: 1-5 ATS as a road favorite of 7.5 to 14 points. 6-13 ATS after a game where they committed 1 or less turnovers. 14-5 UNDER after a game where they committed 1 or less turnovers. 15-8 UNDER as a road favorite of 7.5 to 14 points.
South Carolina Gamecocks: 13-7 ATS in home games. 12-5 ATS off 1 or more consecutive unders. 5-1 ATS after a 2 game home stand. 5-1 UNDER as a home underdog of 7.5 to 10 points. 17-9 UNDER in a home game where the total is between 49.5 and 52. 24-15 UNDER against ACC opponents.
Key Injuries
Clemson Tigers: B. Collins (WR) Out Sat - Foot. J. Phillips (S) Ques Sat - Undisclosed. M. Tate (OL) Ques Sat - Undisclosed. B. Spector (WR) Out indefinitely - Undisclosed. S. Ennis (TE) out for season - Knee. J. Haynes (RB) Out indefinitely - Ankle. A. Williams (WR) Out indefinitely - Toe. W. Parks (OL) out for season - Lower Body. M. Kelley (UT) out for season - Redshirt. V. Burley (DL) out for season - Knee. C. Turner (WR) out for season - Hip.
South Carolina Gamecocks: A. Wells Jr. (WR) out for season - Foot. D. Joyner (RB) Ques Sat - Ankle. T. Jones (OL) Ques Sat - Undisclosed. M. Anderson (OL) out for season - Knee. R. Mikeska (TE) Out indefinitely - Undisclosed. M. Kaba (LB) out for season - Knee.
Notable Quotes
“It’s a season of its own regardless of your record. This one is unique and different. The preparation is the same. It’s just a game that everyone will live with for the next year, and you’re going to hear about it all the time. It’s great to win it, and it stinks when you don’t.” - Dabo Swinney on his team’s upcoming game against South Carolina this week.
“That was huge, just to get us going. We hit a big play. Spencer to Xay.” - Shane Beamer after his team’s win against Kentucky in their last game.
Starting Lineups
Clemson Tigers
WR Randall, Adam
WR Collins, Beaux
WR Brown, Tyler
TE Briningstool, Jake
QB Klubnik, Cade
RB Shipley, Will
South Carolina Gamecocks
WR Harbor, Nyck
WR Legette, Xavier
WR Brown, Ahmarean
TE Knox, Trey
QB Rattler, Spencer
RB Anderson, Mario
Statistical Leaders
Clemson Tigers
Passing: C. Klubnik (2480)
Rushing: P. Mafah (805)
Receiving: B. Collins (510)
Touchdowns: P. Mafah (9)
South Carolina Gamecocks
Passing: S. Rattler (3074)
Rushing: M. Anderson (672)
Receiving: X. Legette (1187)
Touchdowns: X. Legette (7)
Coaches:
Clemson Tigers: Dabo Swinney (16th season)
South Carolina Gamecocks: Shane Beamer (3rd season)
Rod Pearson
About the Author:
Rod Pearson has been a rabid sports fan his entire life. He grew up in Ontario, and was skilled in both hockey and baseball, and pitched in an elite baseball league for many years. In 2022, Rod decided to hang up his glove, so that he could write about the sports he loves -- but from a gambling perspective. Join Rod every day as he breaks down the games to find the best betting value.
