South Carolina Gamecocks vs Clemson Tigers Prediction, 11/30/2024 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: South Carolina Gamecocks vs Clemson Tigers

Date: Saturday, November 30, 2024

Location: Memorial Stadium in Clemson, SC

TV: ESPN

Odds/Point Spread: Tigers (-2.5)

Total/Over-Under: 49

The Clemson Tigers (9-2) are welcoming the South Carolina Gamecocks (8-3) at Memorial Stadium on Saturday, November 30, 2024. Clemson is 2.5-point favorites from oddsmakers. The over/under has been set at 49.

The South Carolina Gamecocks step onto the field holding a record of 8-3 this season. In their last contest, the Gamecocks took on the Wofford Terriers and notched a win by a score of 56-12. The South Carolina Gamecocks ran the football 46 times and accounted for 265 yards, which is an average of 5.8 yds per carry. Overall, they had 78 plays which totaled 608 yds. South Carolina conceded 17 completions on 31 attempts for 219 yards, and a completion percentage of 54.8%. Against the run, the Gamecocks gave up 28 yards on 27 tries, which averages out to 1.0 yards per rush allowed.

When talking about putting the ball in the endzone, the South Carolina Gamecocks have an average of 32.9 points per contest. As a unit they're averaging 181.8 yards on the ground which ranks them 38th in D-1. The Gamecocks have earned 4,480 total yards for the season. When it comes to distribution of touchdowns, South Carolina has earned 20 touchdowns through the air and 23 rushing touchdowns. South Carolina has tallied 240 1st downs, and they have been flagged for 74 infractions for 633 yds. They have surrendered the ball 17 different times.

The Gamecocks rank 14th in the country in terms of their opponents scoring, conceding 18.2 PPG. They are giving up an average of 2.9 yards per rush on the ground and 103.4 rushing yards per game this season. For the year, they have allowed 1,137 yards on the ground through 11 outings. Concerning passing yards, the Gamecocks have allowed 2,203 yds which ranks them 44th in D-1. They have given up 200.3 yards per contest through the air and conceding a completion percentage of 57.0%. In total, they are conceding 303.6 yards per contest ranking them 13th in Division 1. They have yielded 9 touchdowns by air and 14 touchdowns on the ground.

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The Tigers head into this matchup 9-2 this season. For their last game, the Tigers walked away with a victory by a final of 51-14 against the The Citadel Bulldogs. Clemson gave up 55 run attempts for 288 yards (5.2 yards per carry). The Tigers secondary gave up a completion percentage of 27.3%, relinquishing 99 yds on 3 out of 11 passing. The Tigers finished the contest with a total of 562 yards and they ran 59 plays (9.5 yds per play). Clemson rushed the football for 10.8 yards per attempt, finishing the game with 302 yards on 28 carries.

In relation to how much they score, the Tigers are sitting 11th in D-1 averaging 37.6 PPG. The Clemson Tigers have an average of 469.9 yards per contest, which is good for 6th in Division 1. The Clemson offense has totaled 587 yards of penalties on 61 infractions, which is 79th in the country in terms of helping out the opposition. They have given away 6 picks while allowing opponents to recover 2 fumbles and they have been able to earn 275 1st downs. During the season so far, the Tigers have thrown for 3,021 yards through the air as well as holding an average of 274.6 passing yards per game, ranking them 23rd in the nation. They have an average of 195.3 rushing yards per game and have rushed for 2,148 yards in total.

Clemson has given up a total of 1,536 yards rushing (139.6 yards per game) in addition to 11 touchdowns rushing for the campaign. They have surrendered 18 touchdowns through the air in addition to 210.8 yards/game, which has them sitting 53rd in Division 1. They have tallied 7 fumbles recovered and 13 interceptions over the course of the season. The Tigers defense has participated in 723 plays, which has them ranked 60th in college football. The Tigers are giving up 22.0 points per contest, which has them ranked 40th in college football. This year, they have allowed 242 points in total.

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

Tony's Pick: Take the Gamecocks +2.5

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