This Saturday, college football fans are in for a treat since the NC State Wolfpack plays host to the Clemson Tigers in one of the most important games of Week 4 at the Memorial Stadium. For the collision, NC State comes with a modest record of 2-1 and will be seeking to upset the standing of the underdog against the other Clemson team with a 1-1 record. Despite losing the season’s first game, Clemson is still a solid team at home. The game is covered live on ABC, making it easy for every fan nationwide to place their free NCAAF daily predictions.
NC State Wolfpack vs. Clemson Tigers 9/21/24 Game Info |
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| When: | Saturday, September 21, 2024 at 12:00 PM ET |
| Where: | Memorial Stadium |
| TV: | ABC |
| Stream: | Sofascore |
NC State Wolfpack (2-1) vs. Clemson Tigers (1-1)
Right at the beginning of the season, the offense of the NC State Wolfpack showed strength and flexibility. They secured a decent victory over Louisiana Tech with a score of 30-20, thanks to the running game volume and catching the ball effectively. The only speed bump for them came in the form of Tennessee, where they crashed 10-51 and showed chinks in their armor that Clemson would take advantage of. The likes of Jordan Waters and Kevin Concepcion have been sharp and have been gaining yards regularly.
Clemson’s offensive unit, with QB Cade Klubnik as the leader, has been on fire, especially in their last encounter, where they beat App State 66-20. Such a performance demonstrated that they can do both of those things effectively. Bailey even claimed the Tigers were annihilated 3-34 by Georgia, revealing that their defense might be a concern against good defensive squads. The Tigers are not short of home support and confidence from these victorious matches.
Grayson McCall QB vs. Cade Klubnik QB
Grayson McCall is taking over as NC State’s quarterback, and it has not been easy thus far, with the completion percentage standing at 66.7%, throwing two picks, and being sacked four times. He was not able to go long, as his longest throw was only 35 yards. It will be important for the Wolfpack to remain competitive, as McCall’s performance against the aggressive Clemson defense at home will be pivotal.
On the other hand, Clemson’s ace Cade Klubnik came into the match with impressive statistics, including a passer rating of 182.1, in which he threw for 520 yards with five touchdowns and one interception. On his side, Klubnik was effective at the short and long-range and so his face off with NC State’s secondary may well control the pace of the match.
This quarterback battle will be a key matchup, since McCall has to commit fewer mistakes while Klubnik seeks to take advantage of a Wolfpack defense that is potentially prone to the big score. It is all dependent pretty much on the field on which the quarterback is able to dominate the game under pressure.
NCAAF Odds/Point Spread: Clemson Tigers -17 (-111), Total Odds: 48
The betting odds lean heavily towards Clemson, reflecting their dominance in recent home games and NC State’s struggles against high-caliber opponents. The total has trended over in many of the past games for both teams, but the strong defensive showings at Memorial Stadium could challenge that trend.
NC State Wolfpack Betting Trends
The Wolfpack’s betting trends indicate some concerns, going 1-4 ATS in their last five games. While they’ve been more successful SU on the road, their previous matchups against Clemson have been largely unfavorable, losing 16 of the last 19 encounters.
Clemson Tigers Betting Trends
Clemson’s betting trends are more favorable, standing at 5-2 ATS in their last seven games. Their home performance is especially noteworthy, with a 9-0 SU record in recent games against NC State at Memorial Stadium, underlining their dominance on home turf.
NC State Wolfpack vs. Clemson Tigers 9/21/24 Betting Picks
Taking into account the record of both teams and the historical trends in betting, it appears that there is value in backing Clemson to win this game by a wide margin. All in all, -17 seems like a very large number; however, given the home record that Clemson enjoys and the weakness of NC State, a winning bet on Clemson looks plausible.
As for the bets that one can look at beyond the basic options available in the game, looking at Cade Klubnik – going over the passing yards total looks like an exciting prop, given the way he has played. Also, the total volume of 48 is meager given what both teams can do, especially regarding points. This makes it one of the premium top picks this week.