A month and a half ago I predicted the scores for Clemson football games in 2022. Since that time some things have changed for both Clemson and their opponents.
Headed into the season we know more now than we did in July as camp observations and injuries have hopefully made things a little clearer.
Having said that, I feel the need to be as clear as possible: This is one man’s best semi-educated guess and that man is often wrong. Don’t take it too seriously. It’s simply my guess of what’s likely to happen sitting here in August with the season opening for Clemson a week away and for most everyone else it’s already opened or will next Saturday..
Unforetold things will happen, like injuries and transfers that I have no control over between now and game time(s).
Take it for what it’s worth – entertainment.
Back in July I indicated I expected an improved Florida State team, but questioned how fast the Seminoles would get there after their steep decline.
The Seminoles have been recruiting decently and Clemson will be playing for their seventh straight week and coming off two consecutive physical opponents, so there could be a case made for a let down and/or beat up team in Tallahassee.
The Seminoles are talented, but don’t have Clemson level talent.
Much like last season, closer than expected Tiger win.
I haven’t actually heard or read much about Syracuse this preseason, except for a few Twitter blurbs expecting big things.
Nothing says “upset alert” like playing Wake, North Carolina State, Boston College and Florida State in consecutive weeks, then facing Syracuse before a bye week ahead of Notre Dame.
Defense travels, but the Tiger defense will be at home in the friendly confines of Death Valley, where I expect a lackluster offensive performance with enough defense to win the day.
Don’t ask me how or why they get to 19. Every year there’s weird scores and it just seems like Syracuse would be the team to do it. Maybe they kick four field goals or miss an extra point. Trust me. Weird scores will happen.