- Matchup: SMU Mustangs vs Clemson Tigers
- Date: Saturday, October 18, 2025
- Venue: Memorial Stadium, Clemson, SC
- Broadcast: ACC Network
- Betting Odds: Tigers favored by 9.0 points
- Total Points Over-Under: 55
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The upcoming clash at Memorial Stadium will see the Clemson Tigers (3-3) face off against the SMU Mustangs (4-2) on Saturday, October 18, 2025. The Tigers enter the game as 9-point favorites, with an over/under set at 55 points.
The SMU Mustangs look to continue their success this season, currently boasting a record of 4-2. In their latest matchup, the Mustangs triumphed over the Stanford Cardinal with a decisive score of 34-10. Rushing the ball 24 times, SMU accumulated 122 yards for an average of 5.1 yards per carry. Overall, they executed 54 plays and tallied 369 total yards. Defensively, SMU allowed 22 completions on 41 attempts, surrendering 278 passing yards at a 53.7% completion rate. Against the rush, they permitted 75 yards on 33 carries, averaging 2.3 yards per attempt.
In terms of scoring, the Mustangs generate an average of 34.0 points per game. They rank 100th in Division 1, averaging 127.0 rushing yards per game. So far this season, they have amassed a total of 2,429 yards. Touchdowns breakdown shows SMU with 15 through the air and 9 on the ground, along with 129 offensive first downs. They have also been penalized 42 times for 407 yards and have turned the ball over 9 times.
Defensively, SMU ranks 56th in the nation, allowing 22.3 points per game. They face teams averaging 3.1 yards per rushing attempt and 107.3 rushing yards per game. Throughout the season, they’ve given up 644 rushing yards over 6 games. In passing defense, the Mustangs have yielded 1,895 yards, placing them 134th in Division 1, with a surrendered average of 315.8 yards per game and a completion rate of 55.6%. Collectively, they concede an average of 423.2 yards per game, ranking 120th nationally, allowing 12 touchdown passes and 4 rushing touchdowns.
The Clemson Tigers enter this game with a 3-3 record. In their last game, they secured a commanding 41-10 victory against Boston College. The Tigers allowed 32 rush attempts totaling 85 yards (2.7 yards per rush) and achieved a passing completion rate of 51.7%, giving up only 136 yards on 15 of 29 passing attempts. For this match, Clemson generated 504 total yards over 76 plays, averaging 6.6 yards per play and rushing for 226 yards on 43 attempts at an average of 5.3 yards per carry.
Offensively, the Tigers average 408.8 yards per game, ranking 55th in college football. They’ve committed 300 penalty yards through 29 infractions, ranking 112th nationally in this category. The ground game accounts for an average of 130.0 yards per game, with a total of 780 rushing yards this season. Clemson has thrown 6 interceptions and lost 5 fumbles while earning 127 first downs. In point production, they average 26.3 points per game, ranking 82nd in Division 1. With 1,673 passing yards so far, their average stands at 278.8 yards per game, positioning them 25th in the Division 1 rankings.
Defensively, the Tigers allow 18.5 points per game, making them 29th in the nation. They have surrendered 629 rushing yards this season (104.8 yards per game) along with 6 rushing touchdowns. In passing defense, they have given up 5 touchdowns and allow an average of 217.5 yards per game, placing them 65th in Division 1. So far, the Tigers defense has been on the field for 401 plays, ranked 73rd nationally. They’ve also recovered 3 fumbles and intercepted 4 passes this season, conceding a total of 111 points.
Who will prevail in this anticipated matchup between the Mustangs and Tigers?
Expert Prediction: Back the Mustangs +9.0
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