Clemson looks to put last week's disaster at LSU firmly behind it with the Georgia Southern Eagles coming to town in this Week 2 matchup. While there was some hope that Clemson could keep it close with LSU, that quickly fell by the wayside in the 51-10 road blowout. The good news for the Tigers is they have the ideal get-right game coming up versus Georgia Southern in Week 2 on Saturday night.
It will be Clemson's home opener. With one more victory at Death Valley, it would bring Clemson to 100 home-opening wins all time. That would be a huge accomplishment for Dabo Swinney and the entire program. Clemson did not win last year's home opener, conveniently against LSU. Thankfully, the drop-off in talent from LSU to Georgia Southern could not be more obvious coming into this one.
So with that in mind in mind, let's take a look at the latest odds, how to watch, and pick a winner.
Latest betting odds for Clemson Tigers vs. Georgia Southern Eagles
FanDuel Sportsbook has Clemson laying 19.5 points against visiting Georgia Southern. The line has shifted in Georgia Southern's direction, with it opening at Clemson giving 20.5 points. The associated moneylines for this game are Clemson -1400 and Georgia Southern +800. This means if you bet $1,400 on Clemson, you would win $100. If you bet $100 on Georgia Southern, you would win $800.
The projected point total for this game comes in at 54.5 points. By using the 19.5-point spread, a possible final score for this one could be in the vicinity of Clemson 37, Georgia Southern 17.5. Even if the line has moved heading into kickoff, Clemson is still expected to beat Georgia Southern at home by multiple scores. Anything short of a decisive victory for the Tigers will be met with major criticism.
Game odds refresh periodically and are subject to change.
How to watch Clemson Tigers vs. Georgia Southern Eagles
Here is everything you need to know about how to watch or listen to Clemson's Week 2 matchup.
- Date: Saturday, Sept. 12
- Time: 7:30 p.m. ET
- Location: Clemson, SEC
- Venue: Memorial Stadium
- TV Info: ACC Network
- Streaming Info: fuboTV
- Radio: 105.5 FM (The Roar)/Clemson Athletic Network
Kickoff from Memorial Stadium in Clemson, SC, will be at 7:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, Sept. 12. The ACC Network will have the telecast of this primetime kickoff. You can stream this game on fuboTV, as well as listen to it on local radio on 105.5 FM (The Roar) or on the Clemson Athletic Network.
Clemson Tigers vs. Georgia Southern Eagles game prediction
For Clemson to reclaim the narrative of its season, a slew of players will need to step up. Perhaps the most important area of focus for this team coming in is being able to stop the run. LSU averaged well over five yards per carry in last week's contest. Being considerably better in run defense should allow Clemson to win time of possession and potentially put this game out of reach during the second half.
As far as the offense is concerned, we need to see both quarterbacks play well, too. Christopher Vizzina has to show that there is a clear and distinct separation between him and Tait Reynolds. Conversely, Reynolds could take Vizzina's starting job by putting forth a better performance than the veteran quarterback. Improved quarterback play is key, but any run defense at all will be paramount.
Georgia Southern will hang around longer than it should before Clemson wins it in the fourth quarter.
Week 2 final score prediction: Clemson 41, Georgia Southern 20
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