Virginia vs Clemson Prediction College Football Picks 10/19/24

In this article, we will formulate a Virginia vs Clemson prediction for this College Football game on Saturday, October 19th at Memorial Stadium in Clemson, South Carolina. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this Week 8 matchup. 

Virginia Cavaliers Betting Preview

The Virginia Cavaliers are 4-2 (2-1) this year after they lost to Louisville by a score of 24-20 in their last game. Virginia led 7-0 in the first quarter and 20-17 in the fourth, but they allowed a touchdown with 1:55 left for the loss. The Cavaliers outgained Louisville by a total of 449-408, won the turnover battle 1-0, and went 8-19 on third down in the game. Anthony Colandrea threw for 279 yards and one touchdown, while also rushing for 84 yards on 15 carries. 

Virginia also has a loss against Maryland, but they do have four wins against Richmond, Wake Forest, Coastal Carolina, and Boston College. The UVA offense has scored 27.5 points per game with 260.2 passing yards and 174.8 rushing yards per game, while the defense has allowed 22 points per game this season. The Cavaliers have gone 35.5% on third down and 8-15 on fourth down so far this season. Anthony Colandrea has completed 64.4% of his passes for 1,490 yards, nine touchdowns, and four interceptions, while Malachi Fields has caught 37 passes for 541 yards and three scores. 

Clemson Tigers Betting Preview

The Clemson Tigers are 5-1 (4-0) this season after they defeated Wake Forest by a score of 49-14 in their last game. Clemson trailed 7-0 after the first quarter, but they scored 49 of the last 56 points for the blowout win. The Tigers outgained Wake by a total of 571-233, won the turnover battle 2-0, and went 7-11 on third down in the game. Cade Klubnik threw for 309 yards and three touchdowns, while Phil Mafah rushed for 108 yards and two scores. 

Clemson has also defeated Appalachian State, NC State, Stanford, and Florida State during this five-game winning streak, but they did lose to Georgia to start the season. The Clemson offense has scored 45 points per game with 281.5 passing yards and 200.8 rushing yards per game, while the defense has allowed 21.7 points per game this season. The Tigers have gone 42.5% on third down and 2-5 on fourth down through six games. Cade Klubnik has completed 66.8% of his passes for 1,528 yards, 17 touchdowns, and two interceptions, while Phil Mafah has rushed for 604 yards and four scores. 

Why Clemson will cover

• Clemson has won each of its last 22 October games at Memorial Stadium (Clemson).
• Virginia has lost 17 of its last 19 games against top-15 AP-ranked teams.
• Clemson has covered the spread in each of its last six home games.
• Virginia has lost the first half in three of its last four road games against conference opponents.

Total Points Facts

• Five of Clemson’s last six October games as a favorite have gone UNDER the total points line.
• Four of Virginia’s last five games as an underdog have gone OVER the total points line.

Matchup/League Facts

• Clemson ranks T4th among FBS teams for Q1 opponent points per game this season (1.2).
• Clemson ranks 10th among FBS teams for yards per game this season (482.3).
• Virginia ranks T30th among FBS teams for Q1 opponent points per game this season (3.3).
• Virginia ranks 35th among FBS teams for Q4 opponent points per game this season (4.5).

Virginia vs Clemson Prediction 

Virginia comes into this matchup having a very successful season so far, but this is a tough game for them on the road. Clemson is absolutely rolling right now and they have scored at least 40 points in four of their last five games. Virginia’s defense has been pretty solid this year, but I don’t think they are going to get many stops early in this game. The Tigers continue to blow teams out and I don’t think this game will be any different. Take Clemson to win big at home.