Predicting a Vegas spread for every game on the 2020 Clemson football schedule
The 2020 Clemson football schedule was revamped and released with a new look as the Tigers prepare to play a season in what will be the strangest year of College Football yet.
There are many bumps that could present themselves in the road, but the plan is to play a season and the Clemson football team is clearly preparing to do just that.
While Vegas spreads have not been announced for every game as of yet, here’s our best prediction for what those numbers will look like for every game on the current 2020 Clemson football schedule.
September Vegas Spread Predictions
Sept. 12: @ Wake Forest (Clemson -28.5)
According to our books, the Tigers open up the season as a 28.5-point favorite on the road against the Wake Forest Demon Deacons and, honestly, it could very well be more than that.
Sept. 19: vs. The Citadel– unconfirmed (Clemson -45)
It has not been officially confirmed yet that Clemson will play The Citadel in its non-conference slot, but that’s the overarching belief. The Bulldogs do intend to play four games despite their conference moving their season to the spring and Clemson football is expected to be one of those opponents.
With that being said, the Tigers are a 45-point favorite at home, and that also may be a bit generous.
October Vegas Spread Predictions
Oct. 3: vs. Virginia (Clemson -27)
It’s a rematch of the 2019 ACC Championship Game, and it’s much of the same results. Virginia doesn’t have Bryce Perkins and that certainly won’t help them as they try to avenge losing by more than 40 to the Tigers a little less than a year ago.
Oct. 10: vs. Miami (Clemson -24.5)
It’s going to be interesting to see what Miami looks like at this point in the season. Some believe the Hurricanes will be major contenders for the second spot in the ACC. Others say they will be in the middle-to-bottom tier. Only time will tell.
Oct. 17: @ Georgia Tech (Clemson -35)
Georgia Tech is improving and that program is, without a doubt, heading in the right direction. It still won’t matter when it comes to playing the Tigers, though.
Oct. 24: vs. Syracuse (Clemson -28)
Syracuse has given Clemson fits in the last few seasons- with the exception of last year- but I wouldn’t expect the Orange to be much of a threat this time around.
Oct. 31: vs. Boston College (Clemson -31.5)
Boston College is rebuild and the Eagles may very well be the worst team in the ACC not named Georgia Tech. They’re coming to Death Valley on Halloween, and that doesn’t seem like a great combination- even if we’re at limited capacity.
November & December Vegas Spread Predictions
Nov. 7: @ Notre Dame (Clemson -10.5)
This game against Notre Dame could very well decide the fate of the CFB Playoff for the Tigers and beyond. There’s a chance that we see these two teams match-up twice in a little over a month span, with the ACC Championship game set for mid-December. Notre Dame is a top-10 caliber team this year, but the Tigers will still be double-digit favorites on the road.
Nov. 14: @ Florida State (Clemson -21)
Florida State simply isn’t Florida State anymore. At least they haven’t been for a while and won’t be this year, either.
Nov. 28: vs. Pittsburgh (Clemson -24.5)
Pittsburgh is going to have quite the pass-rush, even with an opt-out, and that could lead the Panthers to becoming one of the top competitors in the ACC.
Dec. 5: @ Virginia Tech (Clemson -14)
Virginia Tech on the road to close the season in what could be extremely cold conditions could be a difficult situation for Clemson, especially if the Tigers are undefeated and have already locked up a spot in the ACC Championship game. I like Virginia Tech, but Clemson will still be a two-touchdown favorite heading into the match-up.
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