The Clemson Tigers (7-2) face off against the Pittsburgh Panthers (7-2) on Saturday, November 16th. This game will be played at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh and televised on ESPN. Clemson is coming off a win in their previous game, while Pittsburgh is looking to get back on track from a loss to the Virginia. Kickoff is set for 12:00 ET.

Clemson Tigers vs Pittsburgh Panthers

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Clemson Offense Breakdown

Clemson’s offense is averaging 37.7 points per game heading into week 12, placing them 14th in the nation. They are ranked 7th in our offensive power rankings. Quarterback Cade Klubnik has thrown for 2,275 yards, completing 63.1% of his passes, and has 24 touchdowns with just four interceptions. His passer rating is 105.

Clemson ranks 20th in passing attempts per game and 21st in completions, averaging 274.8 passing yards per game. They convert 46.2% of their third downs. On the ground, they average 199.9 rushing yards per game. Phil Mafah leads the rushing attack with 991 yards, averaging 6 yards per carry, and has scored eight touchdowns.

Pittsburgh Offense Breakdown

Heading into week 12, Pittsburgh’s offense ranks 16th in points per game, averaging 36.7. Quarterback Eli Holstein has thrown for 2,177 yards, completing 62% of his passes, and has 17 touchdowns with 6 interceptions. Pittsburgh is 22nd in passing attempts per game, averaging 37, and 24th in completions.

Holstein’s passer rating is 96. The Panthers are 49th in our offensive power rankings. On third downs, they have converted just 36.7%, ranking 93rd nationally. Desmond Reid leads the rushing attack with 670 yards, averaging 5 yards per carry. Konata Mumpfield has 560 receiving yards and 3 touchdowns.

Clemson Team Defense

Clemson’s defense had a strong showing in their recent game against Virginia Tech, allowing just 14 points. They limited the Hokies to 228 total yards, including only 40 rushing yards on 21 attempts. Virginia Tech completed 16 of 37 passes for 188 yards, while Clemson’s defense also forced two interceptions.

On the season, Clemson is giving up 23.1 points per game. Opponents are averaging 131.2 rushing yards per game on 29.2 attempts, while quarterbacks have a passer rating of 76.1 and a completion rate of 54.3% against Clemson’s secondary.

Clemson Team Defense

Pittsburgh’s defense has allowed 25.1 points per game this season, including 24 points in their recent loss to Virginia. They gave up 343 total yards, with 173 rushing yards on 42 attempts and 170 passing yards, while also forcing two interceptions.

Opponents have averaged 251.7 passing yards per game against Pittsburgh, ranking them 139th nationally, and 112.6 rushing yards per game, which is the 26th-lowest in the country.

Clemson vs Pittsburgh Trends

• In their last three road games, Clemson has averaged 34 points per game while allowing 13. The team’s record in this stretch was 3-0 while going 2-1 vs. the spread.
• Across the Pittsburgh Panthers last five home games, the team averaged 23 points per game while allowing 31. Their record vs the spread in these contests was 2-3, while going 2-3 straight-up.
• Spanning across their last five games as the betting underdog, the Pittsburgh Panthers have gone 3-2 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 2-3.
• Through their last five matchups as the betting favorite, the Clemson Tigers have a good straight up record, but their ATS mark is just 2-3.

Tigers vs Panthers Prediction

Pittsburgh is the +10 point underdog at home against Clemson in this week 12 matchup. We like Pittsburgh to not only cover the spread but to win outright, with a projected final score of 34-19 in their favor.

With the over/under line set at 54 points, our projection of 53 points suggests that taking the under is the best play for this game.

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