The Stanford Cardinal (2-1) head to Clemson, South Carolina, to take on the 17th-ranked Clemson Tigers (2-1) on Saturday, September 28 at 7:00 PM ET at Memorial Stadium. Check out the Stanford Cardinal vs. Clemson Tigers betting preview to see which team has the edge for the point spread, as the Tigers are currently favored at -21.5 (-110).
The Cardinal narrowly defeated the Syracuse Orange 26-24 on a last-second field goal by Emmet Kenney. This was a close game, as the Cardinal had a slim 13-10 lead at the half.
Ashton Daniels is important for this offense, but he struggled with two big interceptions. He completed 23 of his 38 passes for 178 yards and a touchdown, but he needs to be more reliable in the pocket. If he cannot consistently make big plays, they have to turn to the running game, where Chris Davis Jr. put up nine carries for 79 yards in a solid showing.
The Cardinal had similar stats in yards, first downs, and even turnovers as the Orange. The only difference was time of possession, where the Cardinal had the ball a few minutes longer and simply made more plays. This would have been a bigger spread if they cared for the ball.
Their offense averages 31.3 points per game, while the defense allows 21.6 points per contest. This is a tight margin heading into their battle against the Tigers.
The Tigers have disbanded every team besides their blowout loss to the Georgia Bulldogs (34-3) this season. They are currently on a two-game win streak and recently defeated the NC State Wolfpack 59-35 in their ACC opener.
Cade Klubnik quickly pushed the offense down the field with a 28-0 run in the first quarter. He sparked three touchdowns, 209 yards, and completed 16 of his 24 passes in this matchup, with Phil Mafah rushing seven times for 107 yards and a touchdown.
The Tigers' defense slacked off in the fourth quarter and allowed 21 points, but at this point, the game was already over. They put up over 500 total yards and allowed 436, but they forced the Wolfpack to have three turnovers.
Offensively, they have looked much better since their battle with the Bulldogs, averaging 42.6 points per game. On defense, they have allowed 29.6 points from opposing teams.
MyBookie has the college football betting odds ready for the Stanford Cardinal vs. Clemson Tigers showdown. The Tigers are 21.5-point favorites. Market analysis predicts the Tigers have an 89.2 percent chance of winning outright.
The Cardinals have shown to be mistake-prone heading into this matchup, while the Tigers are doing well offensively. Look for the Tigers to cover.
