First week action was the Betting on College Football disaster that may change the perception of head coach Dabo Swinney and his Clemson Tigers. The Duke Blue Devils were the better team with better players and coaches in an upset win that was no accident. Late on, the Tigers have been on a slow decline and are no longer of their previous national championship caliber. And the man to blame is Swinney, who has led Clemson to glory. Specifically, Swinney hates and refuses to use the transfer portal. And the rest of college football is advancing.
FAU Owls vs. Clemson Tigers NCAAF Betting Information
| Date and Time: | Saturday, September 16, 2023, 8 p.m. ET |
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| Location: | Memorial Stadium, Clemson, SC |
| TV Coverage: | ACCN |
| Team | Spread | Total | ML | |
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| FAU | +24 ( -110 ) | 52½ ( -110 ) | +1200 |  |
| Clemson | -24 ( -110 ) | 52½ ( -110 ) | -2350 | |
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FAU Owls Team Overview
Last game, the Florida Atlantic Owls lost 17-10 against the Ohio Bobcats as 3.5-point home favorites. The game went under the offshore bookmaker total of 62. FAU has a record of 1-1 straight up, 0-2 against the spread, and 1-1 over/under the total. FAU ranks 97th for total offense, 70th for passing, 104th for rushing, and 94th for scoring. Defensively, they rank 79th overall, 82nd against the pass, 82nd against the rush, and 52nd for points allowed. Also, FAU ranks 74th for fewest turnovers lost and 30th for takeaways.
Namely, Kurtis Rourke was 18 of 29 for 203 yards and a touchdown but was picked off twice. Allison finished with 80 yards on 22 carries to lead Ohio. Casey Thompson was 23 of 42 for 180 yards to lead Florida Atlantic. However, he was picked off twice. LaJohntay Wester caught 12 passes for 101 yards.
Clemson Tigers Team Overview
Last game, the Clemson Tigers won 66-17 against Charleston Southern. The game went over the total of 55. Clemson has a record of 1-1 straight up, 0-2 against the spread, and 1-1 over/under the total. Clemson ranks 7th for total offense, 20th for passing, 8th for rushing, and 41st for scoring. Defensively, they rank 14th overall, 11th against the pass, 57th against the rush, and 67th for points allowed. Also, Clemson ranks 127th for fewest turnovers lost and 101st for takeaways.
Cade Klubnik heard the boos and saw the scoreboard with No. 25 Clemson trailing Charleston Southern. In turn, he knew before anyone told him things had to change. Klubnik gave up a fumble deep in his territory. And then an awful interception, leading to Buccaneers’ touchdowns and a 14-7 deficit. The sophomore rallied his team with a career-high 315 yards and four touchdowns in a 66-17 rout.
Following the first six quarters of sloppiness, the second half had to be a relief for Swinney and Riley. The Tigers have one more game this week at home against Florida Atlantic. Accordingly, Clemson must find an offensive rhythm before No. 4 Florida State heads to Death Valley on Sept. 23. Antonio Williams had touchdown grabs of 10 and 5 yards. Meanwhile, Phil Mafah ran for two short touchdowns. The Tigers improved to 38-0 all-time against teams from the Football Championship Subdivision.
FAU at Clemson SBG Free Picks
It is true that Florida Atlantic is resurgent under head coach Tom Herman. They have the offense to stay within the Betting on College Football number. Clemson will offer questionable value with its plodding offense.
FAU at Clemson SBG Best Bet: FAU Owls.