Since 2015 Clemson has been a regular participant in the College Football Playoff. But this year, the loss to longtime standbys Trevor Lawrence and Travis Etienne was too much to overcome. Lawrence was the quarterback that could bail Clemson out of any College Football betting jam. And Etienne was the keep-away running back that gave the defense a rest. On the whole, Lawrence and Etienne gave Clemson the luxury of depending on them. But once they left for the NFL, nobody was developed to fulfill all of the departed production. Thus, Clemson needed two months to adjust.
Clemson Tigers vs. Iowa State Cyclones NCAAF Betting Information
| Date and Time: | Wednesday, December 29, 2021, 5:45 p.m. ET |
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| Location: | Camping World Stadium, Orlando, Florida |
| Clemson vs. Iowa State TV Coverage: | ESPN |
| Team | Spread | Total | ML | |
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| Iowa State | PK (-110) | 45½ (-110) | -110 |  |
| Clemson | PK (-110) | 45½ (-110) | -110 | |
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Clemson Tigers vs. Iowa State Cyclones SBG Odds Overview
At the onset, the betting line looked quite inviting for Clemson. Cause by the Tigers being the far bigger online betting brand than Iowa State. However, Clemson is going through some coaching coordinator chaos that concerns sharps. First, legendary defensive coordinator Brent Venables is gone to become the head coach at Oklahoma. Second, offensive coordinator Tony Elliott is in the mix for several Power Five gigs, including Duke and Virginia.
Clemson Tigers Team Overview
Last game, Clemson shut out South Carolina 30-0 as an 11.5-point road favorite. Also, the game went under the total of 42.5. As a result, the Tigers have a record of 9-3 straight up, 4-8 against the spread, and 4-7 over/under. Overall, Clemson ranks 95th for total offense and 80th for scoring offense. While defensively, the Tigers rank 9th overall and 2nd for points allowed.
The great irony of the 2021 season is that Dabo Swinney may well have turned in his best coaching performance. Of course, that leads to screams of “How is that possible?” Swinney could have lost the team in September when the roof was caving in. Instead, he held the team together and preached the gospel of what was possible. Clemson nearly made the ACC championship game by the end of the season. With a win in their bowl game, the Tigers can post its 11th consecutive double-digit win campaign.
Now comes the strongest season of all for Swinney. Few college football coaches can match Swinney for his recruiting prowess. And with the strong end to the season, Swinney has plenty to sell. Clemson nearly beat Georgia in week one before they straightened things out. To be exact, Clemson isn’t far off from getting back into the College Football Playoff.
Iowa State Cyclones Team Overview
Last game Iowa State routed TCU 48-14 as 16-point home favorites. The game went over the total of 61.5. As a result, the Cyclones are 7-5 straight up, 5-7 against the spread, and 6-6 over/under. Overall, Iowa State ranks 34th for total offense and 34th for scoring offense. Defensively, the Cyclones rank 10th overall and 23rd for points allowed.
Clemson Tigers vs. Iowa State Cyclones SBG Free Picks
In this situation, Iowa State will be the better-prepared College Football Betting choice. And Clemson’s offense figures to struggle against the stout Cyclones defense. Iowa State seniors will want to close well as the most successful class in program history.
Clemson vs. Iowa State SBG Best Bet: Iowa State Cyclones