In this article we will formulate a Clemson vs NC State prediction for this College Football game on Saturday, September 21st at Memorial Stadium in Clemson, South Carolina. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this week four matchup.
Clemson Tigers Betting Preview
The Clemson Tigers are 1-1 this year after they defeated Appalachian State by a score of 66-20 in their last game. Clemson led 35-0 after the first quarter and they cruised to the blowout win. The Tigers out gained App State by a total of 712-363, forced three turnovers, and went 6-12 on third down. Cade Klubnik threw for 378 yards and five touchdowns, while Phil Mafah rushed for 118 yards and one score.
Clemson lost to Georgia by a score of 34-3 in their first game, but they are coming off of a bye week. The Clemson offense has scored 34.5 points per game with 301 passing yards and 149 rushing yards per game, while the defense has allowed 27 points against per game this season. The Tigers have gone 40% on third down and 1-4 on fourth down through two games. Cade Klubnik has completed 76.4% of his passes for 520 yards, five touchdowns, and one interception, while Phil Mafah has rushed for 177 yards and one score.
NC State Wolfpack Betting Preview
The NC State Wolfpack are 2-1 this season after they defeated Louisiana Tech by a score of 30-20 in their last game. NC State trailed 17-6 at halftime, but they scored 23 points in the second half for the win. The Wolfpack out gained La Tech by a total of 361-324, won the turnover battle 2-1, and went 7-13 on third down in the game. CJ Bailey threw for 156 yards and one interception, while Kendrick Raphael rushed for 63 yards and one score.
NC State defeated Western Carolina by a score of 38-21 in their first game, but they were clobbered by a score of 51-10 in week two against Tennessee. The NC State offense has scored 26 points per game with 210.7 passing yards and 131.3 rushing yards per game, while the defense has allowed 30.7 points against per game this season. The Wolfpack have gone 44.7% on third down and 1-5 on fourth down so far this season. CJ Bailey has completed 65% of his passes for 156 yards and one interception, while Kevin Concepcion has caught 22 passes for 199 yards and three scores.
Clemson vs NC State Prediction
Clemson comes into this game after blowing out Appalachian State in their last game and they are coming off of a bye week, so they should be ready to go here. The Tigers will have the home field advantage in this matchup and they are playing a NC State team that has been disappointing through three games. The Wolfpack were blown out by Tennessee and nearly lost to Louisiana Tech, and they will be starting their backup quarterback here. I think Clemson’s poor showing against Georgia to start the season is in the rear view mirror and I like them to roll over NC State at home.