Clemson Tigers vs Miami Hurricanes Prediction, 10/21/2023 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Clemson Tigers vs Miami Hurricanes

Date: Saturday, October 21, 2023

Location: Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, FL

TV: ACCN

Odds/Point Spread: Hurricanes (+11)

Total/Over-Under: 51

Hard Rock Stadium is the site where the Miami Hurricanes (4-2) will try to beat the Clemson Tigers (4-2) on Saturday, October 21, 2023. Miami opens this contest as 11-point underdogs. The total has been set at 51.

The Clemson Tigers step onto the field holding a record of 4-2 for this season. The last time they took the field, the Tigers took the field against the Wake Forest Demon Deacons and earned the victory with a final of 17-12. Cade Klubnik went 18/28 with 131 yds passing. He had a QB rating of 103.6 and ended the contest without throwing a pick. Will Shipley was the leader on the ground for the Tigers with 19 totes for 97 yds (5.1 yards per carry). On the day, they ran 70 plays which converted into 338 yards. The Clemson Tigers ran the rock 42 times and totaled 207 yds, which is an average of 4.9 yards per tote. In the running game, the Tigers gave up 102 yards on 39 attempts, which averages out to 2.6 yds per rush allowed. Clemson allowed 15 completions on 25 attempts for a total of 137 yds, and a completion rate of 60.0%.

When talking about putting the ball in the endzone, the Clemson Tigers have an average of 32.2 PPG. As a unit they have an average of 188.2 yards on the ground which has them sitting 31st in the country. The Tigers have earned 2,624 total yards for this campaign. When it comes to scoring touchdowns, Clemson has compiled 12 passing touchdowns and 12 rushing touchdowns. Clemson has accrued 152 1st downs as an offense, and they have been called for 28 infractions for 268 yds. They have surrendered the football 10 different times.

In terms of passing yards, the Tigers have allowed 1,053 yards which ranks them 7th in the nation. They have yielded 175.5 yards per contest via the pass and giving up a completion percentage of 54.0%. Overall, they have yielded 261.8 yards/game which ranks them 5th in the country. They have yielded 5 touchdowns via the pass as well as 7 touchdowns running the ball. The opposition is running for an average of 2.7 yards per run and 86.3 rushing yards per contest this season. During this campaign, they have given up 518 yards via the ground game in 6 games. The Tigers are ranked 27th in Division 1 concerning the opposition scoring, conceding 19.3 PPG.

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The Hurricanes head into this game 4-2 this year. The last time they took the field, the Hurricanes went home defeated by a final of 41-31 against the North Carolina Tar Heels. Henry Parrish Jr. carried the rock 13 times for 73 yards, finishing the contest with 5.6 yds per carry for Miami. Tyler Van Dyke (4 TDs) walked away from the contest with 391 yards on 31/48 passing while his QB rate was 152.2. He had 2 interceptions and his Y/A was 8.1. Miami relinquished 43 rush attempts for 235 yards (5.5 yards per carry). The Hurricanes pass defense conceded a completion rate of 51.5%, surrendering 273 yds on 17 for 33 passing. The Hurricanes finished with 482 yards while running 76 plays (6.3 yards per play). Miami ran for 3.4 yds per attempt, finishing the contest with 91 yds on 27 carries.

The Miami Hurricanes hold an average of 501.8 yards/contest, which ranks them 7th in the country. The Miami offense has 423 penalty yards on 43 infractions, which ranks 41st in the nation in terms of making mistakes. They have an average of 191.0 run yards per game and have run for 1,146 yards in total. They have given away 6 interceptions while letting opponents recover 6 fumbles and they have tallied 150 1st downs. In terms of this team's ability to score points, the Hurricanes are 13th in college football by scoring 37.7 PPG. During the season to this point, the Hurricanes have racked up 1,865 yards via the pass as well as holding an average of 310.8 throwing yards per game, ranking them 14th in the nation.

The Hurricanes are relinquishing 19.0 points per contest, which has them ranked 25th in Division 1. Miami has conceded a total of 526 rushing yards (87.7 yards per contest) as well as 6 touchdowns on the ground this season. This year, they have relinquished 114 points. They have allowed 8 touchdowns through the air and 220.7 yards/outing, which has them in 62nd in the nation. The Hurricanes defense has been on the field for 365 plays, which has them sitting 9th in D-1. Their defense has 3 fumbles and 6 picks this year.

Who will win tonight's Tigers/Hurricanes college football game against the spread?

Josh's Pick: Take the Tigers -11

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