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<blockquote data-quote="slugboy" data-source="post: 887988" data-attributes="member: 282"><p>I've been trying to put myself in the shoes of a Clemson fan and think of what a preview would look like from their perspective. </p><p></p><p>Last year, Clemson had just been in a physical game with UGA two weeks before but were still healthy. </p><p></p><p><strong>Clemson passing game vs GT passing defense</strong></p><p>The resistible force vs. the movable object. DJ Uiagalelei was one of the lowest-rated passers in the ACC last year. Georgia Tech wasn't good in coverage, and their pass rush was only successful against a few teams--one being UNC. Clemson's line should have been better, but it's still good enough to make a pocket. </p><p>Every Clemson fan wants a 5* QB that plays like a 5* QB. Every GT fan wants their secondary and pass rush to improve. We can assume that both improve, and this is still a "push" like last year.</p><p>Advantage: even</p><p></p><p><strong>Clemson running game vs GT run defense</strong></p><p>Clemson's running game wasn't very good last year. The same running backs return. Last year, Clemson's line could get a push against GT. Georgia Tech's front 6 and rushing defense was ineffective last year except against a few teams. Clemson's line could push GT back last year, but it was a minor advantage. If Clemson needs a yard, McFadden is a top-flight OT, and Clemson can run behind him for a yard. </p><p>Advantage: Clemson (but it's slight).</p><p></p><p><strong>GT run game vs Clemson run defense</strong></p><p>Clemson has 3 of the 4 ACC pre-season starting defensive linemen, and 4 of the starting front 6 on the same pre-season all-ACC list. This year's defense has a new coach, but the same expectations for a top-flight top-5 defense. Georgia Tech's offensive line has been a weakness for the past three seasons. Georgia Tech's running backs took a hit when Gibbs transferred, but they still have plenty of talent, and Sims and other QBs are gifted runners. Georgia Tech's line could improve to be middle-of-the-pack in the ACC, and the Clemson front 6 would still be getting into the backfield creating havoc. </p><p>Advantage: Clemson</p><p></p><p><strong>GT passing game vs Clemson passing defense</strong></p><p>Clemson has two all-ACC pre-season first team defensive backs and are loaded with talent. Georgia Tech has a QB who ranked ahead of D J Uiagalelei, but not by much. Their receivers did not get separation last year. They have notable transfers and young receivers, but none of them have proven it on the field yet. Expect Clemson to be a top passing defense again this season. Even if Georgia Tech improves to "average", Clemson still has the talent to shut them down. </p><p>Advantage: Clemson</p><p></p><p><strong>Special Teams</strong></p><p>Clemson is deep in 4 and 5 star players, and that makes a huge difference in kickoff, punt, and return teams. It's not just having burners who can return the ball, but also exceptional athletes who can make a wall or bring down the other team's returners. Georgia Tech has dangerous returners, but they've never proven that they can set up blocking in front of those returners. </p><p>As for the kickers and returners, Potter is considered the best kicker in conference. </p><p>Advantage: Clemson</p><p></p><p>Overall: Advantage Clemson </p><p></p><p>The point spread is currently Clemson -21.5. The over/under is 48.5. </p><p>Oddshark says take Clemson to cover, but bet the under. </p><p></p><p>=====</p><p>In my personal opinion, this game is one of Tech's best shots for an upset. </p><p>One option, is that our defense shows up like last year, and we win a 17-14 or 15-10 kind of game. </p><p>Another option is that our defense still shows up, but our offense plays like Pitt or NCST from last year, and we win 27-15. </p><p>Here's a look at their results from last season. Nobody scored more than 27 on Clemson, but a decent defensive outing gave you a shot to win. </p><p></p><table style='width: 100%'><tr><th>G</th><th>Date</th><th>Time</th><th>Day</th><th>School</th><th></th><th>Opponent</th><th>Conf</th><th></th><th>Pts</th><th>Opp</th><th>W</th><th>L</th><th>Streak</th></tr><tr><td>1</td><td>Sep 4 2021</td><td>7:30 PM</td><td>Sat</td><td>(3) Clemson</td><td>N</td><td>(5) Georgia</td><td>SEC</td><td>L</td><td>3</td><td>10</td><td>0</td><td>1</td><td>L 1</td></tr><tr><td>2</td><td>Sep 11 2021</td><td>5:00 PM</td><td>Sat</td><td>(6) Clemson</td><td></td><td>South Carolina State</td><td>Non-Major</td><td>W</td><td>49</td><td>3</td><td>1</td><td>1</td><td>W 1</td></tr><tr><td>3</td><td>Sep 18 2021</td><td>3:30 PM</td><td>Sat</td><td>(6) Clemson</td><td></td><td>Georgia Tech</td><td>ACC</td><td>W</td><td>14</td><td>8</td><td>2</td><td>1</td><td>W 2</td></tr><tr><td>4</td><td>Sep 25 2021</td><td>3:30 PM</td><td>Sat</td><td>(9) Clemson</td><td></td><td>North Carolina State</td><td>ACC</td><td>L</td><td>21</td><td>27</td><td>2</td><td>2</td><td>L 1</td></tr><tr><td>5</td><td>Oct 2 2021</td><td>7:30 PM</td><td>Sat</td><td>(25) Clemson</td><td></td><td>Boston College</td><td>ACC</td><td>W</td><td>19</td><td>13</td><td>3</td><td>2</td><td>W 1</td></tr><tr><td>6</td><td>Oct 15 2021</td><td>7:00 PM</td><td>Fri</td><td>Clemson</td><td></td><td>Syracuse</td><td>ACC</td><td>W</td><td>17</td><td>14</td><td>4</td><td>2</td><td>W 2</td></tr><tr><td>7</td><td>Oct 23 2021</td><td>3:30 PM</td><td>Sat</td><td>Clemson</td><td></td><td>(23) Pitt</td><td>ACC</td><td>L</td><td>17</td><td>27</td><td>4</td><td>3</td><td>L 1</td></tr><tr><td>8</td><td>Oct 30 2021</td><td>3:30 PM</td><td>Sat</td><td>Clemson</td><td></td><td>Florida State</td><td>ACC</td><td>W</td><td>30</td><td>20</td><td>5</td><td>3</td><td>W 1</td></tr><tr><td>9</td><td>Nov 6 2021</td><td>7:30 PM</td><td>Sat</td><td>Clemson</td><td></td><td>Louisville</td><td>ACC</td><td>W</td><td>30</td><td>24</td><td>6</td><td>3</td><td>W 2</td></tr><tr><td>10</td><td>Nov 13 2021</td><td>12:00 PM</td><td>Sat</td><td>Clemson</td><td></td><td>Connecticut</td><td>Ind</td><td>W</td><td>44</td><td>7</td><td>7</td><td>3</td><td>W 3</td></tr><tr><td>11</td><td>Nov 20 2021</td><td>12:00 PM</td><td>Sat</td><td>Clemson</td><td></td><td>(13) Wake Forest</td><td>ACC</td><td>W</td><td>48</td><td>27</td><td>8</td><td>3</td><td>W 4</td></tr><tr><td>12</td><td>Nov 27 2021</td><td>7:30 PM</td><td>Sat</td><td>Clemson</td><td></td><td>South Carolina</td><td>SEC</td><td>W</td><td>30</td><td>0</td><td>9</td><td>3</td><td>W 5</td></tr><tr><td>13</td><td>Dec 29 2021</td><td>5:45 PM</td><td>Wed</td><td>(19) Clemson</td><td>N</td><td>Iowa State</td><td>Big 12</td><td>W</td><td>20</td><td>13</td><td>10</td><td>3</td><td>W 6</td></tr></table><p></p><p></p><p>Provided by <a href="https://www.sports-reference.com/sharing.html?utm_source=direct&utm_medium=Share&utm_campaign=ShareTool" target="_blank">CFB at Sports Reference</a>: <a href="https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/clemson/2021-schedule.html?sr&utm_source=direct&utm_medium=Share&utm_campaign=ShareTool#schedule" target="_blank">View Original Table</a></p><p>Generated 8/26/2022.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="slugboy, post: 887988, member: 282"] I've been trying to put myself in the shoes of a Clemson fan and think of what a preview would look like from their perspective. Last year, Clemson had just been in a physical game with UGA two weeks before but were still healthy. [B]Clemson passing game vs GT passing defense[/B] The resistible force vs. the movable object. DJ Uiagalelei was one of the lowest-rated passers in the ACC last year. Georgia Tech wasn't good in coverage, and their pass rush was only successful against a few teams--one being UNC. Clemson's line should have been better, but it's still good enough to make a pocket. Every Clemson fan wants a 5* QB that plays like a 5* QB. Every GT fan wants their secondary and pass rush to improve. We can assume that both improve, and this is still a "push" like last year. Advantage: even [B]Clemson running game vs GT run defense[/B] Clemson's running game wasn't very good last year. The same running backs return. Last year, Clemson's line could get a push against GT. Georgia Tech's front 6 and rushing defense was ineffective last year except against a few teams. Clemson's line could push GT back last year, but it was a minor advantage. If Clemson needs a yard, McFadden is a top-flight OT, and Clemson can run behind him for a yard. Advantage: Clemson (but it's slight). [B]GT run game vs Clemson run defense[/B] Clemson has 3 of the 4 ACC pre-season starting defensive linemen, and 4 of the starting front 6 on the same pre-season all-ACC list. This year's defense has a new coach, but the same expectations for a top-flight top-5 defense. Georgia Tech's offensive line has been a weakness for the past three seasons. Georgia Tech's running backs took a hit when Gibbs transferred, but they still have plenty of talent, and Sims and other QBs are gifted runners. Georgia Tech's line could improve to be middle-of-the-pack in the ACC, and the Clemson front 6 would still be getting into the backfield creating havoc. Advantage: Clemson [B]GT passing game vs Clemson passing defense[/B] Clemson has two all-ACC pre-season first team defensive backs and are loaded with talent. Georgia Tech has a QB who ranked ahead of D J Uiagalelei, but not by much. Their receivers did not get separation last year. They have notable transfers and young receivers, but none of them have proven it on the field yet. Expect Clemson to be a top passing defense again this season. Even if Georgia Tech improves to "average", Clemson still has the talent to shut them down. Advantage: Clemson [B]Special Teams[/B] Clemson is deep in 4 and 5 star players, and that makes a huge difference in kickoff, punt, and return teams. It's not just having burners who can return the ball, but also exceptional athletes who can make a wall or bring down the other team's returners. Georgia Tech has dangerous returners, but they've never proven that they can set up blocking in front of those returners. As for the kickers and returners, Potter is considered the best kicker in conference. Advantage: Clemson Overall: Advantage Clemson The point spread is currently Clemson -21.5. The over/under is 48.5. Oddshark says take Clemson to cover, but bet the under. ===== In my personal opinion, this game is one of Tech's best shots for an upset. One option, is that our defense shows up like last year, and we win a 17-14 or 15-10 kind of game. Another option is that our defense still shows up, but our offense plays like Pitt or NCST from last year, and we win 27-15. Here's a look at their results from last season. Nobody scored more than 27 on Clemson, but a decent defensive outing gave you a shot to win. [table] [tr][th]G[/th][th]Date[/th][th]Time[/th][th]Day[/th][th]School[/th][th][/th][th]Opponent[/th][th]Conf[/th][th][/th][th]Pts[/th][th]Opp[/th][th]W[/th][th]L[/th][th]Streak[/th][/tr] [tr][td]1[/td][td]Sep 4 2021[/td][td]7:30 PM[/td][td]Sat[/td][td](3) Clemson[/td][td]N[/td][td](5) Georgia[/td][td]SEC[/td][td]L[/td][td]3[/td][td]10[/td][td]0[/td][td]1[/td][td]L 1[/td][/tr] [tr][td]2[/td][td]Sep 11 2021[/td][td]5:00 PM[/td][td]Sat[/td][td](6) Clemson[/td][td][/td][td]South Carolina State[/td][td]Non-Major[/td][td]W[/td][td]49[/td][td]3[/td][td]1[/td][td]1[/td][td]W 1[/td][/tr] [tr][td]3[/td][td]Sep 18 2021[/td][td]3:30 PM[/td][td]Sat[/td][td](6) Clemson[/td][td][/td][td]Georgia Tech[/td][td]ACC[/td][td]W[/td][td]14[/td][td]8[/td][td]2[/td][td]1[/td][td]W 2[/td][/tr] [tr][td]4[/td][td]Sep 25 2021[/td][td]3:30 PM[/td][td]Sat[/td][td](9) Clemson[/td][td][/td][td]North Carolina State[/td][td]ACC[/td][td]L[/td][td]21[/td][td]27[/td][td]2[/td][td]2[/td][td]L 1[/td][/tr] [tr][td]5[/td][td]Oct 2 2021[/td][td]7:30 PM[/td][td]Sat[/td][td](25) Clemson[/td][td][/td][td]Boston College[/td][td]ACC[/td][td]W[/td][td]19[/td][td]13[/td][td]3[/td][td]2[/td][td]W 1[/td][/tr] [tr][td]6[/td][td]Oct 15 2021[/td][td]7:00 PM[/td][td]Fri[/td][td]Clemson[/td][td][/td][td]Syracuse[/td][td]ACC[/td][td]W[/td][td]17[/td][td]14[/td][td]4[/td][td]2[/td][td]W 2[/td][/tr] [tr][td]7[/td][td]Oct 23 2021[/td][td]3:30 PM[/td][td]Sat[/td][td]Clemson[/td][td][/td][td](23) Pitt[/td][td]ACC[/td][td]L[/td][td]17[/td][td]27[/td][td]4[/td][td]3[/td][td]L 1[/td][/tr] [tr][td]8[/td][td]Oct 30 2021[/td][td]3:30 PM[/td][td]Sat[/td][td]Clemson[/td][td][/td][td]Florida State[/td][td]ACC[/td][td]W[/td][td]30[/td][td]20[/td][td]5[/td][td]3[/td][td]W 1[/td][/tr] [tr][td]9[/td][td]Nov 6 2021[/td][td]7:30 PM[/td][td]Sat[/td][td]Clemson[/td][td][/td][td]Louisville[/td][td]ACC[/td][td]W[/td][td]30[/td][td]24[/td][td]6[/td][td]3[/td][td]W 2[/td][/tr] [tr][td]10[/td][td]Nov 13 2021[/td][td]12:00 PM[/td][td]Sat[/td][td]Clemson[/td][td][/td][td]Connecticut[/td][td]Ind[/td][td]W[/td][td]44[/td][td]7[/td][td]7[/td][td]3[/td][td]W 3[/td][/tr] [tr][td]11[/td][td]Nov 20 2021[/td][td]12:00 PM[/td][td]Sat[/td][td]Clemson[/td][td][/td][td](13) Wake Forest[/td][td]ACC[/td][td]W[/td][td]48[/td][td]27[/td][td]8[/td][td]3[/td][td]W 4[/td][/tr] [tr][td]12[/td][td]Nov 27 2021[/td][td]7:30 PM[/td][td]Sat[/td][td]Clemson[/td][td][/td][td]South Carolina[/td][td]SEC[/td][td]W[/td][td]30[/td][td]0[/td][td]9[/td][td]3[/td][td]W 5[/td][/tr] [tr][td]13[/td][td]Dec 29 2021[/td][td]5:45 PM[/td][td]Wed[/td][td](19) Clemson[/td][td]N[/td][td]Iowa State[/td][td]Big 12[/td][td]W[/td][td]20[/td][td]13[/td][td]10[/td][td]3[/td][td]W 6[/td][/tr] [/table] Provided by [url=https://www.sports-reference.com/sharing.html?utm_source=direct&utm_medium=Share&utm_campaign=ShareTool]CFB at Sports Reference[/url]: [url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/clemson/2021-schedule.html?sr&utm_source=direct&utm_medium=Share&utm_campaign=ShareTool#schedule]View Original Table[/url] Generated 8/26/2022. 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