Clemson wide receiver Justyn Ross
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After falling to Pitt on Route 27-17, Clemson returns home to play at Florida State.
Last year’s game against FSU in Tallahassee was called at the last minute due to controversy surrounding a positive COVID-19 test from one of the Tigers. The Seminoles are heading to Death Valley this year as the 51-year-old series picks up.
Who is Clemson playing with this week? When is the kick-off?
Which: Clemson (4-3, 3-2 ACC) v Florida State (3-4, 2-3)
When: 3:30 p.m. Saturday
Or: Memorial Stadium, Clemson
TV: ESPN
Flux: via the ESPN or WatchESPN app
Radio: 105.5 FM in the Clemson area (see all Clemson affiliate radios here)
Satellite: Sirius 133, XM 193, Internet 955
History of the series: Clemson lags behind in the series with Florida State 13-20 but is tied 8-8 when playing Death Valley. The Tigers have won the last five meetings, the most recent being via a 45-14 decision in 2019 at home.
Clemson weather forecast for Saturday
Rain showers early with overcast skies later in the day. More than 50 years during the match. WSW winds at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
What’s at stake
Clemson’s seven-game CCA championship streak is almost a draw at this point. The main thing for the Tigers will be trying to win the remaining games to build confidence. Injuries have made this process more difficult, but the game will be a good opportunity to see how the group reacts to adversity.
Prediction Clemson vs Florida State
ESPN Football power rating gives Clemson 85.1% chance of winning the game.
Last points difference for the match
Clemson is a 9.5 point favorite against FSU.
The teams, in figures
|
Clemson |
Pitt |
|
|
Points / game |
20 |
31.29 |
|
Opp. points / game |
14.6 |
26.43 |
|
Rush / game course |
145.1 |
230.3 |
|
Opp. rushing yards / game |
120 |
158.4 |
|
passing yards / play |
176.1 |
183.1 |
|
Opp. passing yards / play |
216 |
230.4 |
|
yards / set |
321.3 |
413.4 |
|
Opp. yards / set |
336 |
388.9 |
THREE FSU WEEKS TO FOLLOW
Jordan Travis, QB: After a fourth straight loss, Florida State Head Coach Mike Norvell replaced Jordan Travis with McKenzie Milton. So far this season, Travis has totaled 636 yards and nine touchdowns in addition to 344 yards and four other scores on 66 totals.
Jashaun Corbin, RB: In his second season with the Seminoles, Jashaun Corbin has a best tag team total of 747, including 683 rushing yards, a Florida state-high, with five touchdowns. The former Texas A&M Aggie is averaging 7.9 yards per carry for the Seminoles offense, averaging 413.4 total yards of attack per outing.
Jermaine Johnson, FROM: As one of the Seminoles’ most experienced players, Jermaine Johnson helps anchor the team’s defense. He’s the second-best tackle with 45, which includes nine tackles for a loss and seven sacks for the quarterback.
THREE CLEMSON TIGERS TO WATCH OUT FOR
Will Shipley, RB: Upon his return from a month-long hiatus with a shin injury, Will Shipley totaled 52 yards on 10 carries against Pitt. The Tigers’ running game has been one of the most consistent parts of their offense, and Shipley plays a key role in that regard.
Justyn Ross, WR: The Tigers need a vocal leader and it has to be someone who can put their money where their mouth is. Considering Justyn Ross’s level of talent, he’s going to have to be one of those guys. Reaching over 1,000 receiving yards in two seasons, the Alabama native will be seen as a catalyst to start the Tigers’ offense as a rallying voice and playmaker.
Barrett Carter, LB: Although he didn’t play a completely clean game against Pitt, Barrett Carter arrives and learns from older players in his first season. He’s had six tackles and one pass breakup against the Panthers for a total of 16 tackles in seven games played so far this year.
Clemson Football Calendar 2021
Bold home games
- September 4: Georgia 10, Clemson 3
- September 11: Clemson 49, South Carolina State 3
- September 18: Clemson 14, Georgia Tech 8
- September 25: NC State 27, Clemson 21 (2OT)
- October 2: Clemson 19, Boston College 13
- October 9: OPEN
- October 15: Clemson 17, Syracuse 14
- October 23: Pitt 27, Clemson 17
- October 30: vs. Florida State (3:30 p.m. ESPN)
- November 6: in Louisville
- November 13: against UConn
- November 20: against Wake Forest
- November 27: in South Carolina
Clemson Depth Map
(as it appears in the play notes)
Offense:
QB: DJ Uiagalelei (Taisun Phommachanh)
RB: Will Shipley (Phil Mafah)
WR: Justyn Ross (Beaux Collins)
WR: Joseph Ngata (Ajou Ajou)
WR: EJ Williams (Will Brown)
TE: Davis Allen (Braden Galloway)
LT: Jordan McFadden (Marcus Tate)
LG: Paul Tchio or Marcus Tate
C: Hunter Rayburn or Mason Trotter (Trent Howard)
RG: Will Putnam (Mason Trotter)
RT: Walker Parks (Mitchell Mayes)
Defense:
FROM: Myles Murphy or KJ Henry
DT: Ruke Orhorhoro (Payton Page)
DT: Tre Williams (Darnell Jefferies)
FROM: Justin Mascoll or Xavier Thomas
SLB: Trenton Simpson or Malcolm Greene (Tyler Venables or Barrett Carter)
MLB: James Skalski (Jake Venables or Kane Patterson)
WLB: Baylon Spector (LaVonta Bentley)
CB: Mario Goodrich (Fred Davis or Nate Wiggins)
SS: Andrew Mukuba (RJ Mickens)
FS: Nolan Turner (Jalyn Phillips)
DC: Andrew Booth (Sheridan Jones)
Special teams:
PK: BT Potter (Jonathan Weitz)
P: Will Spiers (Aidan Swanson)
KO: BT Potter (Aidan Swanson)
LS (PK, P): Jack Maddox (Holden Caspersen)
H: Will Swinney (Drew Swinney)
PR: Will Brown or Justyn Ross
KOR: Will Shipley
This story was originally published October 29, 2021 9:35 am.
