Clemson-Wake Forest 2021 football game: what time, channel

This game has important implications for the Atlantic Division of the ACC. If Clemson wins, the Tigers remain in contention to win the division, despite losing two conference losses. If Wake Forest wins, the Demon Deacons win the division.

When is Clemson vs Wake Forest game this week?

Which: Clemson (7-3, 5-2 ACC) vs. Wake Forest (9-1, 6-0)

When: Saturday afternoon

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 158, XM 193, Internet / application 955

History of the series: Clemson has a 68-17-1 lead over Wake Forest, which includes a 39-7 record at Memorial Stadium. The Tigers have won 12 straight games, including a 37-13 victory in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, to open the 2020 season.

How old is Dabo Swinney?

Saturday is Swinney’s 52nd birthday. He was born in 1969.

Bet Odds: Clemson vs. Wake

Clemson is a 3½ point favorite over Wake Forest, which has just one loss this year.

Clemson vs Wake prediction

ESPN Football Power Index Gives Clemson a 69.1% chance to defeat the Demon Deacons.

Weather Clemson

Intervals of clouds and sun. High 53. Winds ENE at 5 to 10 mph.

The teams, in figures

	Clemson	Wake forest
Points / game	24.4	49.7
Opp. points / game	15.3	29.1
Rush / game course	145.8	180.4
Opp. rushing yards / game	110.7	201.8
passing yards / play	198.9	318
Opp. passing yards / play	198.2	238.2
yards / set	344.7	498.4
Opp. yards / set	308.9	440

THREE DEACONS DEACONS OF THE WAKE FOREST TO WATCH

Sam Hartman, QB: Having had a draw with three interceptions against NC State, Sam Hartman still managed to put together a solid outing with 290 yards and three touchdowns on 20 pitches against 47.

Nick Sciba, K: All but one of the Clemson ACC games have ended in a scoreline, so Nick Sciba will be key if a field goal is needed late for the Deacs. Award semi-finalist Lou Groza leads the ACC in scoring baskets with 16 in 18 attempts at the start of Week 10, two more than Clemson kicker BT Potter.

To Perry, WR: As Hartman’s primary target, AT Perry caught five passes for 73 yards, including a 24-yard touchdown pass in the first quarter of the Demon Deacons game against NC State. He is among the top five receivers in the conference with 991 receiving yards during the year.

THREE CLEMSON TIGERS TO WATCH OUT FOR

Myles Murphy, DL: With injuries plaguing the Tigers’ defensive line, Myles Murphy has managed to stay healthy and has been an anchor for the squad. He had three tackles, 1 ½ sacks and a forced fumble over the weekend.

Trenton Simpson, LB: The second year continued to improve as the season progressed and raised the temperature in the later stages of the season. Against UConn, he totaled four tackles and one quarterback sack.

DJ Uiagalelei, QB: While Tigers head coach Dabo Swinney said DJ Uiagalelei was not suffering from a knee injury suffered against Louisville, the sophomore struggled early against UConn but managed to throw for 241 yards with an interception and a touchdown.

Clemson projected depth map

Offense:

QB: DJ Uiagalelei (Taisun Phommachanh)

RB: Kobe Pace or Will Shipley (Phil Mafah)

WR: Dacari Collins (Ajou Ajou)

WR: Beaux Collins (Will Swinney)

WR: EJ Williams (Will Brown)

TE: Davis Allen (Sage Ennis)

LT: Jordan McFadden (Marcus Tate)

LG: Marcus Tate (Mason Trotter)

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: Tyler Davis (Tre Williams)

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

KOR: Will Shipley

This story was originally published November 19, 2021 5:00 a.m.