Texas (11-2) vs Clemson (10-3)
Game Info: Saturday, December 21, 2024 at 4:00 pm (Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium)
Betting Odds: Texas -12 / Clemson +12 --- Over/Under: 51.5 Click Here for the Latest Odds
Where to Watch: TNT
In this article, we will formulate a Clemson vs Texas prediction for this College Football game on Saturday, December 21st at DKR-Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Texas. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Football Playoff First Round Game.
Clemson Tigers Betting Preview
The Clemson Tigers are 10-3 (7-1) this season after they defeated SMU by a score of 34-31 in the AAC Championship game. Clemson led 24-7 at halftime, but they needed a 56-yard field goal as time expired to get the win. The Tigers were outgained by a total of 458-326, won the turnover battle 2-0, and went 7-17 on third down in the game. Cade Klubnik threw for 262 yards and four touchdowns, while Bryant Wesco Jr. caught eight passes for 143 yards and two scores in the win.
Clemson also has wins over The Citadel, Pittsburgh, Virginia Tech, Virginia, Wake Forest, Florida State, Stanford, NC State, and Appalachian State, while picking up losses against South Carolina, Louisville, and Georgia. The Clemson offense has scored 37.4 points per game with 274.1 passing yards and 180.8 rushing yards per game, while the defense has allowed 22.3 points per game this season. Cade Klubnik has completed 63.7% of his passes for 3,303 yards, 33 touchdowns, and five interceptions, while Phil Mafah has rushed for 1,106 yards and eight scores.
Texas Longhorns Betting Preview
The Texans Longhorns are 11-2 (7-1) this year after they lost to Georgia in overtime by a score of 22-19 in the SEC Title game. Texas led 6-3 at halftime and they were facing Georgia’s backup quarterback for the second half, but they couldn’t get enough stops down the stretch and lost in overtime. The Longhorns outgained Georgia by a total of 389-277, lost the turnover battle 3-2, and went 6-18 on third down in the game. Quinn Ewers threw for 358 yards, one touchdown, and two interceptions, while Matthew Golden caught eight passes for 162 yards in the loss.
Texas also had a loss against Georgia earlier in the season, but they do have wins against Colorado State, Michigan, UTSA, UL Monroe, Mississippi State, Oklahoma, Vanderbilt, Florida, Arkansas, Kentucky, and Texas A&M. The Texas offense has scored 35.5 points per game with 281 passing yards and 164.4 rushing yards per game, while the defense has allowed 12.5 points against per game this season. Quinn Ewers has completed 66.2% of his passes for 2,665 yards, 25 touchdowns, and nine interceptions, while Quintrevion Wisner has rushed for 863 yards and three scores this year.
Clemson vs Texas Prediction
Clemson comes into this matchup after winning the ACC Championship and they have to be feeling good, as most people wrote them off at the beginning of the season. The Tigers have the ability to play very solid defense, but their offense needs to play their best game of the season. Texas has two losses against Georgia this year and they played pretty poorly in the second half last time out. There is no excuse to have a lead against a backup quarterback and still pick up the loss, but that is what Texas did in the SEC Championship game. I do think Texas gets the win in this game, but I like Clemson to keep it somewhat close, as their defense will force some red zone stops. Take Clemson and the points here.
David’s Pick Clemson +12
AUTHOR: David Racey
