Clemson vs. Louisville: Score Prediction and Analysis
Game Overview
The No. 11 Clemson Tigers are set to face the Louisville Cardinals in a highly anticipated ACC matchup on Saturday, November 2, 2024, at Memorial Stadium in Clemson, South Carolina . Kickoff is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET, and Clemson is favored by 10.5 points with an over/under of 62 points .
Team Statistics
Clemson Tigers:
- Record: 6-1 overall, 5-0 in the ACC
- Offensive Stats: 262.3 passing yards per game, 171.4 rushing yards per game, 433.7 total yards per game
- Defensive Stats: 17.3 points allowed per game, 289.3 total yards allowed per game
- Key Player: Junior quarterback Cade Klubnik has thrown for 20 touchdowns with only three interceptions this season .
Louisville Cardinals:
- Record: 5-3 overall, 3-2 in the ACC
- Offensive Stats: 300 passing yards per game, 150 rushing yards per game, 450 total yards per game
- Defensive Stats: 28 points allowed per game, 400 total yards allowed per game
- Key Player: Quarterback Tyler Shough has thrown for 322 yards and two touchdowns in the last game, with a completion rate of 73.7%
Media and Analyst Quotes
Analyst Bryan Driskell: “Clemson has been dominant on offense during its six-game win streak, and the Cardinals have had issues with mobile quarterbacks like Cade Klubnik . He’ll need to be at his best, but the Clemson run game should give him enough support to allow the Tigers to continue their dominance over Louisville .”
Analyst Vince Dedario: “Louisville has shown resilience, especially in their comeback win over Boston College . However, Clemson’s defense has been solid, allowing just 59 rushing yards per game in their last three games .”
Score Prediction
This game promises to be an exciting clash between two competitive ACC teams. Clemson will look to continue their dominant run, while Louisville will aim to pull off an upset. Fans can expect a high-scoring game with Clemson likely coming out on top.
Given Clemson’s strong offensive performance and solid defense, combined with Louisville’s struggles against ranked opponents, the prediction for the final score is Clemson 35, Louisville 2
