Who’s Playing
No. 23 Clemson @ South Carolina
Current Records: Clemson 8-3; South Carolina 6-5
What to Know
The Clemson Tigers have enjoyed the comforts of home their last two games, but now they must head out on the road. They will square off against the South Carolina Gamecocks at 7:30 p.m. ET on Saturday at Williams-Brice Stadium. Clemson has a defense that allows only 16.36 points per game, so USC’s offense will have their work cut out for them.
Clemson took their contest against the Wake Forest Demon Deacons last week by a conclusive 48-27 score. The game was all but wrapped up at the end of the third, by which point Clemson had established a 38-13 advantage. RB Kobe Pace had a stellar game for Clemson as he rushed for two TDs and 191 yards on 24 carries.
Clemson’s defense was a presence as well, as it embarrassed Wake Forest’s offensive line to sack the QB seven times for a total loss of 34 yards. The heavy lifting was done by DT Etinosa Reuben and DE Myles Murphy, who each racked up two sacks.
Meanwhile, it was all tied up 14-14 at the half for the Gamecocks and the Auburn Tigers last week, but USC stepped up in the second half for a 21-17 win. The victory came about thanks to a strong surge after the first quarter to overcome a 14 to nothing deficit. Among those leading the charge for USC was RB ZaQuandre White, who snatched one receiving TD.
Clemson is the favorite in this one, with an expected 11.5-point margin of victory. But bettors beware: they are only 3-6 against the spread when favored.
Clemson was fully in charge when the teams previously met two seasons ago, breezing past USC 38-3 on the road. Will Clemson repeat their success, or do the Gamecocks have a better game plan this time around? We’ll find out soon enough.
How To Watch
- When: Saturday at 7:30 p.m. ET
- Where: Williams-Brice Stadium — Columbia, South Carolina
- TV: SEC Network
- Online streaming: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
- Follow: CBS Sports App
Odds
The Tigers are a big 11.5-point favorite against the Gamecocks, according to the latest college football odds.
Over/Under: -111
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Series History
Clemson have won all of the games they’ve played against South Carolina in the last seven years.
- Nov 30, 2019 – Clemson 38 vs. South Carolina 3
- Nov 24, 2018 – Clemson 56 vs. South Carolina 35
- Nov 25, 2017 – Clemson 34 vs. South Carolina 10
- Nov 26, 2016 – Clemson 56 vs. South Carolina 7
- Nov 28, 2015 – Clemson 37 vs. South Carolina 32
