Clemson vs. NC State prediction, odds and picks - October 28 | NCAAF season 2023
The Clemson Tigers are on the road in an Atlantic Coast Conference game on Saturday afternoon against the NC State Wolfpack inside Carter-Finley Stadium.
The Tigers (4-3, 2-3 in ACC) are coming off a 28-20 double-overtime road loss against the Miami Hurricanes on Saturday.
Meanwhile, the Wolfpack (4-3, 1-2) is coming off a 24-3 road loss against the Duke Blue Devils on Oct. 14.
Clemson vs. NC State game details
Fixture: Clemson Tigers vs. NC State Wolfpack
Date and Time: Oct. 28, 2023, at 2 p.m. EST
Venue: Carter-Finley Stadium
Clemson vs. NC State betting odds
Clemson vs. NC State picks
The Tigers have been passing the football decently well as they are currently 45th in college football with 258.4 passing yards per game.
Sophomore quarterback Cade Klubnik has been doing decently well as he is 155-of-244 (63.5 completion percentage) for 1,684 yards with 13 touchdowns and three interceptions. He threw for 314 yards last week against Miami and is expected to go over on his passing yards in this game.
The Wolfpack has been struggling a bit in running the football throughout the season right now. It is 81st in the sport with 143.3 rushing yards per game.
Sophomore running back Michael Allen has been its leading running back as he has 43 rushing attempts for 230 yards (5.3 yards per carry) with one rushing touchdown as well as nine receptions for 43 yards (4.8 yards per catch). Expect the under in his rushing yards, as he is averaging 37.3 rushing yards in his last four games.
Clemson vs. NC State key injuries
Clemson
- Wide receiver Antonio Williams - Toe (OUT)
- Running back Jay Haynes - Ankle (Questionable)
- Offensive lineman Walker Parks - Lower Body (OUT)
- Wide receiver Mnsun Kelley - Redshirt (OUT)
- Defensive lineman Vic Burley - Knee (OUT)
- Wide receiver Cole Turner - Hip (OUT)
NC State
- Tight end Trent Pennix - Lower Body (Questionable)
- Safety Rakeim Ashford - Knee (OUT)
- Safety Jakeen Harris - Pectoral (OUT)
Clemson vs. NC State head-to-head
These two teams have faced off 90 times against one another. Clemson has dominated with a 60-29-1 all-time record against NC State, including a 30-20 home win last season.
Clemson vs. NC State prediction
This game is going to be very interesting but there is a different level of talent between these two programs.
The Tigers' offensive line has allowed 14 sacks over seven games, so the protection and time for Cade Klubnik to let the play develop will help Clemson dominate. Expect Clemson to cover the spread easily.
Prediction: Clemson Tigers -10