The Louisiana Tech University Bulldogs (1-1, 0-1 Away) travel to face the No. 5 Clemson University Tigers (2-0, 1-0 ACC) at Memorial Stadium on Saturday. The Tigers are 34-point favorites, and the total is 54. Louisiana Tech (1-1, 0-1 Away) is coming off a dominant 52-17 win over Stephen F. Austin at Joe Aillet Stadium last Saturday. Parker McNeil was 11 of 23 for 197 yards with three touchdowns and an interception. Marquis Crosby ran 16 times for 196 yards and two touchdowns. Tre Harris caught five passes for 91 yards and a touchdown. Clemson (2-0, 1-0 ACC) beat Furman 35-12 at Memorial Stadium last Saturday. DJ Uiagalelei threw for 229 yards, two touchdowns, and an interception. Will Shipley carried 10 times for 68 yards and two touchdowns. Beaux Collins added a touchdown of his own. He caught four receptions for 57 yards.
TALE OF THE TAPE
The Bulldogs are averaging 38.0 points per game so far this season, 40th in FBS, and they are facing a Tigers defense that has surrendered 11.0 PPG (20th). Meanwhile, Clemson has scored 38.0 points a game this season, 40th in the country, and Louisiana Tech is allowing 34.5 PPG (108th).The Bulldogs rank 42nd in the nation in passing yards per game (276.0) and 78th in rushing (153.5), while the Tigers are 61st in passing yards allowed per game (210.0) and 40th against the run (100.5).Clemson is 68th in the nation in passing yards per game (244.0) and 91st in rushing (133.0). Louisiana Tech’s defense has been most susceptible on the ground, as the Bulldogs are 124th in the nation in rushing yards allowed per game (233.5). Against the pass, the Bulldogs are 50th (198.0).
TOP PERFORMERS
Through two games, McNeil has thrown for five touchdowns (1 INT) and 169.5 yards per game to lead Louisiana Tech in passing. In one prior away game this season, he had two TDs and 142 yards passing. Crosby leads the team in rushing with an average of 109.5 yards a game over two games. He has two touchdowns on the ground. Griffin Hebert is the Bulldogs’ leading receiver with 78.0 yards a game and two TDs.Uiagalelei has three passing touchdowns (1 INT) with 220.5 yards per game through two games to lead Clemson. In one previous home game this season, he threw for two TDs (1 INT) and 231 yards. Shipley has been the home team’s leading performer on the ground, averaging 55.0 yards a game through two games. He has four touchdowns. Collins has been a key target in the Tigers’ passing game. He has two touchdowns and a 55.5 yard per game average through two appearances.
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