Clemson vs South Carolina Prediction & Discussion Thread
Nov. 23, 2022
It’s not like the pressure is off now going against Clemson in the big rivalry game, but that was a sigh of relief performance for the program. It knows it can win, it knows big things should be coming under head coach Shane Beamer, and it knows it has the passing game in this. Clemson’s pass defense isn’t as rocky as Tennessee’s, but it’s been hit by teams that can throw there haven’t been too many of them on the slate
Wake Forest’s Sam Hartman went off for 337, and cranking up 200 yards hasn’t been a problem for just about everyone else who tried. But if that Rattler shows up, he’s the best quarterback the Tiger secondary has faced so far.
But … Here comes the Clemson pass rush. The defensive line has hardly been a disappointment this year, but considering the NFL talent and skill up and down the line – even with some injury issues – it hasn’t been quite as dominant as it should’ve been. Now it gets to eat against a Gamecock offensive front that allows way too many plays in the backfield and way too much pressure on Rattler.
The defensive line has hardly been a disappointment this year, but considering the NFL talent and skill up and down the line – even with some injury issues – it hasn’t been quite as dominant as it should’ve been. Now it gets to eat against a Gamecock offensive front that allows way too many plays in the backfield and way too much pressure on Rattler.
Forget where the expectations were set, it’s hard to argue with a defense that leads the ACC in tackles for loss and allows 104 rushing yards per game. The offensive side should be okay. DJ Uiagalelei doesn’t have to force anything, the running game can take over South Carolina was hammered against the run over the last three games allowing close to six yards per pop – and the defense will take care of the rest.
Which South Carolina shows up? It’s not like it’s not fully focused and isn’t going to bust it, but this team has a way of occasionally falling very, very flat. The turnovers that weren’t there against Tennessee will show up this week. The Tigers will come up with two takeaways – to offset their own offense’s two mistakes – the home crowd atmosphere and energy will be a big boost, and they’ll keep the streak alive for at least one more year.
Nov. 23, 2022
It’s not like the pressure is off now going against Clemson in the big rivalry game, but that was a sigh of relief performance for the program. It knows it can win, it knows big things should be coming under head coach Shane Beamer, and it knows it has the passing game in this. Clemson’s pass defense isn’t as rocky as Tennessee’s, but it’s been hit by teams that can throw there haven’t been too many of them on the slate
Wake Forest’s Sam Hartman went off for 337, and cranking up 200 yards hasn’t been a problem for just about everyone else who tried. But if that Rattler shows up, he’s the best quarterback the Tiger secondary has faced so far.
But … Here comes the Clemson pass rush. The defensive line has hardly been a disappointment this year, but considering the NFL talent and skill up and down the line – even with some injury issues – it hasn’t been quite as dominant as it should’ve been. Now it gets to eat against a Gamecock offensive front that allows way too many plays in the backfield and way too much pressure on Rattler.
The defensive line has hardly been a disappointment this year, but considering the NFL talent and skill up and down the line – even with some injury issues – it hasn’t been quite as dominant as it should’ve been. Now it gets to eat against a Gamecock offensive front that allows way too many plays in the backfield and way too much pressure on Rattler.
Forget where the expectations were set, it’s hard to argue with a defense that leads the ACC in tackles for loss and allows 104 rushing yards per game. The offensive side should be okay. DJ Uiagalelei doesn’t have to force anything, the running game can take over South Carolina was hammered against the run over the last three games allowing close to six yards per pop – and the defense will take care of the rest.
Which South Carolina shows up? It’s not like it’s not fully focused and isn’t going to bust it, but this team has a way of occasionally falling very, very flat. The turnovers that weren’t there against Tennessee will show up this week. The Tigers will come up with two takeaways – to offset their own offense’s two mistakes – the home crowd atmosphere and energy will be a big boost, and they’ll keep the streak alive for at least one more year.
