Louisville at Clemson Free College Football Picks & Odds
by Josh Schonwald - 10/7/2014
Saturday, October 11, 2014
Memorial Stadium in Clemson
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On Saturday afternoon, the Louisville Cardinals (5-1) will see how well their tough defense can do against the solid passing attack of the Clemson Tigers (3-2).
Louisville was able to pick up its third win in a row last Friday when they defeated Syracuse 28-6 on the road for their fifth win of the season. They held Syracuse to just 260 total yards and forced two turnovers in that win and were able to rush for 178 yards.
The Cardinals are currently sixth in the nation in points against after giving up just 12.7 points per game through six games. Quarterback Will Gardner has thrown for 798 yards this season with eight touchdowns and two interceptions. Running back Brandon Radcliff has rushed for 362 yards with six scores.
Clemson moved to 2-1 in ACC play when they blew out NC State 41-0 last Saturday. The Tigers' defense held Clemson to just 156 total yards and forced three turnovers in that game while their offense put up 493 yards, including 226 yards on the ground.
The Tigers are currently 10th in the nation in passing yards with 335.8 per game. Quarterback Deshaun Watson has completed 68.9 percent of his passes this year for 1,181 yards, 12 touchdowns and just one interception. Defensive end has been Clemson's top defensive player this season and is currently third in the country in sacks with seven.
Louisville Cardinals Betting Trends
Louisville Cardinals are 4-2-0 Against the Spread
Louisville Cardinals are 0-5-0 against the Over/Under
Clemson Tigers Betting Trends
Clemson Tigers are 4-1-0 Against the Spread
Clemson Tigers are 2-2-0 against the Over/Under
Injuries to Watch
Louisville Cardinals
10/05/14 WR DeVante Parker Foot "?" Saturday vs. Clemson
10/05/14 QB Will Gardner Knee available Saturday vs. Clemson
08/04/14 DB Jermaine Reve Knee out indefinitely
Clemson Tigers
10/02/14 OT Joe Gore Appendix expected to miss next 2 games
09/04/14 WR Kyrin Priester Dismissed has been dismissed
08/28/14 OL Oliver Jones Knee out for season
08/25/14 RB Tyshon Dye Achilles out indefinitely
08/20/14 RB Zac Brooks Foot out for season
Josh's Pick: Take Clemson
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