The No.5 Clemson Tigers have their biggest test of the season so far in their Week 4 matchup, where they’ll travel to Winston-Salem (N.C.) to take on the No.16 Wake Forest Demon Deacons.
Undefeated with a 3-0 record, the Tigers have been the betting favorite in every game they’ve played so far, with things not changing this week against Wake Forest. Opening up as -7.0 point favorites, Clemson has now shifted to -7.5 point favorites since.
On paper, the Tigers are the better team, and it makes sense to see them as the favorite. Though this is true, it is a huge test for Swinney and his team, as the group hasn’t played up to expectations so far this season. With Wake Forest starting quarterback Sam Hartman being one of the best quarterbacks in college football, the Tigers need to show up and perform to pull off a win while covering the spread along the way.
Can they do it? I believe they can and should. Though banged up, Clemson’s defense is one of the best in the country, with a defensive line that will cause problems for any team they face this season. On the offensive side of the ball, starting quarterback DJ Uiagalelei has been solid, providing scoring opportunities for the Tigers with running back Will Shipley coming off his best performance of the season.
The team will have to perform at its best to walk away from Wake Forest with a comfortable win.
According to Brad Crawford’s College football predictions for Week 4, Crawford sees the Tigers covering against the Demon Deacons. Here’s what Crawford had to say about the matchup:
CLEMSON -7 AT WAKE FOREST
The pick: Clemson -7 — We’re going to learn all we need to know about Clemson on Saturday after back to back lackluster performances defensively against Furman and Louisiana. This also marks an opportunity for the Tigers’ offense to show some explosion. Clemson has won 13 straight in the series and only one game has been decided by a single possession. If you like the…
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