No. 10 Clemson continues to be a steamroller, and it’s going for its sixth straight win on Saturday. Can Virginia slow down the red-hot Tigers and spring one of the biggest upsets of the season?
The latest stop on Clemson’s tour of demolition was Wake Forest, and the Tigers shredded the Demon Deacons, 49-14. Quarterback Cade Klubnik once again torched the opposing defense, throwing for 309 yards and three touchdowns. He probably won’t face much more resistance this weekend against the Cavaliers.
The Clemson defense, meanwhile, forced a pair of turnovers while holding Wake Forest to just 233 total yards. Everything is clicking for the Tigers on both sides of the ball.
If Virginia is going to take down Goliath, it will have to be better than it was last weekend in a 24-20 loss to Louisville. The Cavs actually moved the ball well, tallying 449 yards of offense, but an inability to finish drives killed them. They’ll need to get into the end zone more often to beat Clemson.
Quarterback Anthony Colandrea has been volatile this season, but he is coming off a 363-yard performance against the Cardinals in which he also notched a touchdown through the air. Perhaps he can give this stout Clemson defense some trouble.
Where to watch Clemson vs. Virginia
- When: Saturday, Oct. 19 at noon ET
- Where: Memorial Stadium — Clemson, South Carolina
- TV: ACC Network
- Online streaming: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
Clemson vs. Virginia spread, odds
Oddsmakers aren’t expecting a tight one with Clemson currently a 21-point favorite over Virginia, according to the SportsLine consensus. The over/under in this game has been set at 57.5 points.
Clemson vs. Virginia series history
Clemson has won both of the games they’ve played against Virginia in the last 5 years.
- Oct. 3, 2020 — Clemson 41, Virginia 23
- Dec. 7, 2019 — Clemson 62, Virginia 17
- Nov. 2, 2013 — Clemson 59, Virginia 10
- Nov. 21, 2009 — Clemson 34, Virginia 21
- Nov. 22, 2008 — Clemson 13, Virginia 3
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