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Clemson Football Gameday vs. Charleston Southern: Broadcast info and predictions

By John Chancey

Clemson defensive end Xavier Thomas (3) and teammates get fans louder before the game with Georgia Tech in Clemson, S.C., September 18, 2021.Ncaa Football Georgia Tech At Clemson
Clemson defensive end Xavier Thomas (3) and teammates get fans louder before the game with Georgia Tech in Clemson, S.C., September 18, 2021.Ncaa Football Georgia Tech At Clemson /
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It’s the first Clemson Football gameday on a Saturday this season. The Tigers play their traditional FCS opponent from the state of South Carolina.

Here’s the info you need to know.

What: Charleston Southern Buccaneers at Clemson Tigers

When: 2:15 PM Eastern

Where: Clemson Memorial Stadium in Clemson, South Carolina

How to watch: The game will be broadcast on ACC Network and available in the ESPN app

How to listen: Clemson Athletic Network

Broadcasters: Drew Carter, Dustin Fox, and Alex Chappell will call the game on ACC Network. As usual, Don Munson will call the game on the Clemson Athletic Network, along with Tim Bouret and Reggie Merriweather

Forecast: 79 degrees at game start. 65% chance of thunderstorms

Spread: unavailable

Over/Under: unavailable

For a closer look at Charleston Southern, see Casey Cregan’s preview here.

Prediction: Charleston Southern at Clemson Football

As stated earlier in the week, success in this game won’t be defined by the scoreboard.

Even a bad team can win big over an outmatched FCS opponent. Clemson won big over South Carolina State in 2021, but it wasn’t because of significant improvement. Most of the problems of that season were still present despite the scoring output by the Tigers.

First, we need to see the team’s demeanor and attitude. Are they handling themselves with poise? Can they bring the intensity while also keeping their emotions in check?

The best case scenario for this team is for the offense to be efficient, put together drives, and then score on at least three of the first four drives. The defense needs to be able to force three and outs and prevent chunk plays.

If the Tigers can accomplish that, then the ideal is to get the starters out of the game for the second half and get the backups and reserves reps.

If the Tigers can’t display the efficiency they need, then the starters should stay in until they get it right. If that happens, it could be another long season in Death Valley.

Clemson Football 46, Charleston Southern 6

Game odds refresh periodically and are subject to change

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