On the whole, Tennessee enjoyed a breakout season in 2022. The Volunteers scored marquee wins against the Florida Gators, LSU Tigers, Alabama Crimson Tide, and the Kentucky Wildcats. However, the Volunteers subpar defense burned them down the stretch. Tennessee lost at the #1 ranked Georgia Bulldogs because the Dawgs had the better defense. Additionally, Big Orange was wiped out by the Gamecocks at South Carolina in a stunning College Football odds upset. Still, it was a significant step forward for the Volunteers in Josh Heupel’s second season on the job.
Clemson Tigers vs. Tennessee Volunteers Capital One Orange Bowl
| Date and Time: | Saturday, December 30, 2022, 8 p.m. ET |
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| Location: | Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens, Florida |
| TV Coverage: | ESPN |
| Team | Spread | Total | ML | |
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| Clemson | -4½ (-110) | 63 (-110) | -200 |  |
| Tennessee U | +4½ (-110) | 63 (-110) | +170 | |
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Clemson vs. Tennessee SBG Odds Overview
Specifically, Clemson remains a respected offshore bookmaker brand with the casual sector as a recent College Football Playoff participant. Also, the Tigers added credibility with a dominant win in the ACC championship game. At the same time, Tennessee caught much attention for its breakout season. And it’s win over the Alabama Crimson Tide. Thus, betting activity should be split.
Tennessee Volunteers Team Overview
Last game, the Tennessee Volunteers won 56-0 against the Vanderbilt Commodores as 14-point road favorites. The game went under the total of 64. Tennessee has a record of 10-2 straight up, 9-3 against the spread, and 7-5 over/under the total. Tennessee ranks 1st for total offense, 3rd for passing, 18th for rushing, and 1st for scoring. Defensively they rank 87th overall, 127th against the pass, 19th against the rush, and 47th for points allowed. Also, Tennessee ranks 75th for fewest turnovers lost and 74th for takeaways.
Jaylen Wright ran for 160 yards and two touchdowns on five carries. Thus, the Volunteers rebounded from losing two of their last three games to clinch their first 10-win regular season since 2003 in Heupel’s second season and first overall since 2007. Wright scored on runs of 50 and 83 yards, while Small ran for a 48-yarder. As a result, Tennessee rebounded from losing two of their last three games to clinch their first 10-win regular season since 2003.
Clemson Tigers Team Overview
Last game, the Clemson Tigers won 39-10 against the North Carolina Tar Heels as 7-point favorites in the ACC championship game. The game went under the total of 64. Clemson has a record of 11-2 straight up, 7-6 against the spread, and 7-6 over/under the total. Clemson ranks 56th for total offense, 74th for passing, 48th for rushing, and 25th for scoring. Defensively they rank 26th overall, 78th against the pass, 11th against the rush, and 18th for points allowed. Also, Clemson ranks 123rd for fewest turnovers lost and 25th for takeaways. Freshman Cade Klubnik came off the bench to complete 20 of 24 passes for 279 yards and a touchdown. Additionally, he ran for a score to lead Clemson to the ACC championship.
Coach Dabo Swinney said Klubnik would start in the upcoming Orange Bowl. With Clemson down 7-0, Swinney benched two-year starter DJ Uiagalelei after the Tigers failed to pick up a first down on their first two possessions. Swinney turned to Klubnik, a 5-star recruit from Austin, Texas. Subsequently, he responded by leading the Tigers to four straight scores.
Clemson vs. Tennessee SBG Free Picks
In this situation, Tennessee has enough offense to stay within the College Football odds.
Clemson vs. Tennessee SBG Best Bet: Tennessee Volunteers.