The Florida State University Seminoles (4-2, 2-2 ACC), one of the Atlantic Coast Conference’s most potent passing offenses, host the No. 4 Clemson University Tigers (6-0, 4-0 ACC), one of the conference’s softest aerial defenses, at Bobby Bowden Field at Doak Campbell Stadium on Saturday. The Tigers are 3.5-point favorites, and the total is 51.Clemson is coming off a runaway 31-3 win over Boston College at Alumni Stadium last Saturday, their sixth consecutive victory. DJ Uiagalelei threw for 220 yards with three touchdowns and an interception. He also ran 12 times for 69 yards. Beaux Collins caught four passes for 58 yards and a touchdown. Florida State lost 19-17 to No. 14 North Carolina State at Carter-Finley Stadium last Saturday. Jordan Travis was 15 of 30 for 181 yards, a touchdown, and two interceptions. He added 108 yards on the ground. Johnny Wilson caught two receptions for 60 yards.
HEAD-TO-HEAD
The Tigers won the only meeting between the teams last season, a 30-20 victory in October, their fourth straight win against Florida State. Will Shipley had two touchdowns for Clemson. Jordan Travis tossed two touchdowns for Florida State.
TALE OF THE TAPE
The Tigers are averaging 39.3 points per game for the season, 19th in FBS, and they are facing a Seminoles defense that has surrendered 20.8 PPG (38th). Meanwhile, Florida State has scored 31.3 points a game this season, 59th in the country, and Clemson is allowing 18.3 PPG (25th).The Tigers rank 56th in the nation in passing yards per game (254.8) and 54th in rushing (170.5). They will face a tough test through the air, as the Seminoles are 14th in the country in passing yards allowed per game (170.3). Against the run, Florida State is 88th (155.3).Florida State is 45th in the nation in passing yards per game (261.7) and 25th in rushing (204.2). Clemson’s defense has proven strong on the ground, as the Tigers are 2nd in the country in rushing yards allowed per game (64.2). Against the pass, the Tigers are 95th (255.5).
TOP PERFORMERS
Through six games, DJ Uiagalelei has thrown for 14 touchdowns (2 INT) and 243.7 yards per game to lead Clemson in passing. In three away games this season, he has nine TDs (1 INT) and an average of 267.0 yards passing. Will Shipley leads the team in rushing with an average of 74.3 yards a game over six games. He has eight touchdowns on the ground. Beaux Collins is the Tigers’ leading receiver with 48.3 yards a game and five TDs. Jordan Travis has nine passing touchdowns (3 INT) with 234.5 yards per game through six games to lead Florida State. In three home games this season, he has thrown for four TDs and an average of 269.7 yards. Treshaun Ward has been the home team’s leading performer on the ground, averaging 81.3 yards a game through six games. He has three touchdowns. Johnny Wilson has been the primary target in the Seminoles’ aerial attack. He has three touchdowns and a 69.5 yard per game average through six appearances.
SportsTips’ College Football Pick:
Clemson (-190)
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