The Notre Dame Fighting Irish and the Clemson Tigers meet in week 10 college football action from Memorial Stadium on Saturday afternoon.

Notre Dame Routs Pitt

The Notre Dame Fighting Irish come into this game fresh off of a 58-7 rout over Pitt last time out, improving to 7-2 on the year as a result. Sam Hartman has thrown for 2,126 yards, 18 touchdowns and 5 interceptions on 65.4% passing while Audric Estime has a team-high 901 rushing yards and 12 touchdowns. Mitchell Evans leads the Irish with 29 receptions for 422 yards while Chris Tyree has 417 receiving yards. Another three Notre Dame receivers have 200+ receiving yards and another three have 100+. On defense, JD Bertrand has a team-high 57 total tackles while Jordan Botelho has a team-high 3 sacks and Xavier Watts has 6 interceptions this season.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish Team Facts

• Notre Dame has won each of its last 16 November games against non-AP-ranked teams.
• Notre Dame has covered the spread in 11 of its last 12 games against opponents from the Atlantic Coast Conference.
• Notre Dame has won the first quarter in five of its last six games against opponents from the Atlantic Coast Conference.
• Notre Dame has won the first half in 12 of its last 13 games against opponents from the Atlantic Coast Conference.
• Seven of Notre Dame’s last eight games against non-AP-ranked teams have gone OVER the total points line.

Clemson Drops Back-To-Back Games

The Clemson Tigers come into this game on the heels of back-to-back losses following a 24-17 loss to NC State last time out. Cade Klubnik has thrown for 1,947 yards, 13 touchdowns and 5 interceptions on 63.9% passing while Will Shipley has a team-high 515 rushing yards with 3 TDs and Phil Mafah has 439 rushing yards and 6 touchdowns. Beaux Collins leads Clemson’s receiving group with 408 receiving yards while Tyler Brown and Jake Briningstool each have 300+ receiving yards as well on the year. On defense, Jeremiah Trotter Jr. has a team-high 54 total tackles while T.J. Park has a team-high 4 sacks while Wade Woodaz and Ruke Orhorhoro each have 3 sacks as well.

Clemson Tigers Team Facts

• Clemson has won 28 of its last 29 games against non-conference opponents at Memorial Stadium (Clemson).
• Clemson has failed to cover the spread in eight of its last nine games against non-conference opponents at Memorial Stadium (Clemson).
• Clemson has won the first half in each of its last 28 games against non-conference opponents at Memorial Stadium (Clemson).
• Clemson has won the first quarter in nine of its last 10 games against non-conference opponents at Memorial Stadium (Clemson).
• Each of Clemson’s last four games against non-conference opponents at Memorial Stadium (Clemson) have gone OVER the total points line.

Chris’ Pick

Initially, I was on Notre Dame early in the week, as I’ve just been less than impressed with Clemson, but after digging throughout the week, I think it’s created a solid buy low spot on the Tigers here. Notre Dame has looked good int heir last couple of games, but the wins against Pitt and USC came against two subpar defenses, something we can’t necessarily say about Clemson. The Tigers may have had their share of struggles, but they can at least rely on the defense to show up and do it’s job. Sam Hartman’s had issues in his career against Clemson, going 0-4 SU all time, and it’s crazy to say that Clemson is up against it when it comes to becoming bowl eligible but every game is important from here on out. I think we see one of the most concerted efforts we’ve seen yet from Clemson and I think they have a great shot at winning this one outright. Give me Clemson and the points.