Scheduled Date: Saturday, November 16, 2024
Venue: Acrisure Stadium, Pittsburgh, PA
Broadcast: ESPN
Betting Odds/Point Spread: Panthers (+11.0)
Total Points Over-Under: 53.0
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Acrisure Stadium will host an exciting showdown as the Pittsburgh Panthers (7-2) face off against the Clemson Tigers (7-2) on Saturday, November 16, 2024. In this highly anticipated game, Pittsburgh enters as 11.0-point underdogs, with the over/under set at 53.
The Clemson Tigers bring a strong 7-2 record into this encounter. In their previous game, they secured a victory against the Virginia Tech Hokies, winning 24-14. During this outing, the Tigers executed 80 plays, accumulating 378 total yards. Their rushing attack featured 46 carries, resulting in 167 yards with an average of 3.6 yards per attempt. Defensively, Clemson limited their opponents to 40 rushing yards on 21 carries, yielding an average of just 1.9 yards per run. Through the air, they allowed 16 completions on 37 attempts for 188 yards, which reflects a completion rate of 43.2%.
So far this season, the Tigers have amassed a total of 4,261 yards. They have recorded 25 touchdowns through passing and 17 touchdowns via the ground game. However, they’ve turned the ball over 5 times this season. Offensively, Clemson has achieved 227 first downs but has incurred 50 penalties costing them 482 yards. Their rushing game has been impressive, averaging 198.7 yards per game, ranking them 26th nationally, while scoring an average of 37.7 points per game.
Defensively, the Tigers have allowed 1,870 passing yards, placing them 46th in the nation, with an average of 207.8 yards given up per game and a completion percentage of 53.8%. Overall, they’ve surrendered an average of 336.7 total yards per game, ranking 42nd. They have allowed 16 touchdown passes and 9 rushing touchdowns, and teams are averaging 4.4 yards per carry against them with a total of 1,160 rushing yards allowed this season across 9 games. Clemson’s defense ranks 59th in FBS, yielding 23.1 points per game.
The Pittsburgh Panthers also hold a 7-2 record this season. Their last game resulted in a narrow loss to the Virginia Cavaliers, with a score of 24-19. During this matchup, the Panthers averaged 4.0 yards per carry, accumulating 127 rushing yards on 32 attempts. They finished with a total of 292 yards, running 67 plays for an average of 4.4 yards per play. Defensively, Pittsburgh’s secondary allowed a completion rate of 68.0%, giving up 170 yards on 17 completions from 25 attempts, while conceding 45 rushing attempts for 170 yards at 3.8 yards per carry.
On the scoring front, the Panthers currently sit at 16th in college football, averaging 36.7 points per game. They rank 36th in FBS with an average of 427.8 total yards per game. Pittsburgh has committed 60 penalties resulting in 564 penalty yards, ranking 48th for penalties incurred. They have thrown 8 interceptions and lost 2 fumbles while gaining 204 first downs. To date, their passing offense has produced 2,494 yards and averages 277.1 passing yards per game, placing them 22nd nationally. Their ground game averages 150.7 yards per game with a total of 1,356 rushing yards.
Pittsburgh concedes an average of 25.1 points per game, ranking 73rd in FBS. They’ve permitted a total of 988 rushing yards (109.8 yards per game) and 12 rushing touchdowns this season, totaling 226 points allowed. Through the air, they have surrendered 14 touchdown passes and an average of 251.7 yards per game, placing them 114th in college football. Their defense has participated in 671 plays this season, ranking 117th in FBS, and has recorded 3 fumble recoveries alongside 12 interceptions throughout the games played this year.
Who will emerge victorious in this thrilling Tigers vs. Panthers college football matchup against the spread?
Free Prediction: Bet on the Clemson Tigers (-11.0)
