- Matchup: Clemson Tigers vs Florida State Seminoles
- Date: Saturday, October 31, 2026
- Venue: Doak Campbell Stadium, Tallahassee, FL
- Broadcast: ACC Network
- Betting Line: Seminoles favored by 6.5 points
- Over/Under Total: 49.5 points
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On Saturday, October 31, 2026, the Florida State Seminoles (3-4) will face off against the Clemson Tigers (4-3) at Doak Campbell Stadium, where the Seminoles start as 6.5-point favorites according to betting lines. The total points set for this game is 49.5.
The Clemson Tigers enter the matchup with a 4-3 record so far this season. Their most recent outing against the Virginia Tech Hokies resulted in a narrow loss, finishing 20-16. The Tigers executed 62 plays to gain 288 total yards, including 36 rushing attempts that netted 135 yards, averaging 3.8 yards per carry. On defense, Clemson allowed 70 rushing yards on 37 carries (1.9 yards per attempt) and yielded 164 passing yards on 21 completions from 33 attempts, reflecting a completion rate of 63.6%.
Offensively, the Clemson Tigers are averaging 21.4 points per game, managing 150.6 rushing yards per contest which ranks them 79th nationally. In total, they have accumulated 2,332 yards this season, with 2 touchdown passes and 10 rushing touchdowns so far. The Tigers have recorded 138 first downs but have also committed 50 penalties totaling 455 yards, alongside 11 turnovers.
Defensively, Clemson ranks 50th in the nation, allowing 21.3 points per game. Opponents are averaging 3.7 rushing yards per attempt and 131.3 rushing yards per game this season. Overall, they’ve conceded 919 rushing yards across 7 games. In the passing game, the Tigers have given up 1,300 yards, ranking 27th in the country, at an average of 185.7 yards per game and a completion rate of 57.7%. Overall, they allow 317.0 total yards per game, placing them 32nd in Division 1, with 7 passing touchdowns and 8 rushing touchdowns given up.
The Florida State Seminoles come into this contest with a 3-4 record this season. They faced a tough loss against the Miami Hurricanes with a final score of 43-35 in their last game. Florida State averaged 4.1 yards per carry, finishing with 138 rushing yards on 34 attempts and a total of 443 yards gained over 64 plays (6.9 yards per play). The Seminoles’ pass defense allowed a completion rate of 67.6%, giving up 326 yards on 23 completions out of 34 attempts while allowing 257 rushing yards on 44 carries, averaging 5.8 yards per rush.
Offensively, the Seminoles average 31.6 points per game, placing them 50th in Division 1. Florida State accumulates 414.3 total yards per game, which also ranks 50th nationally. Interestingly, they’ve committed 391 penalty yards due to 42 infractions, ranking 103rd overall. The offense has thrown 8 interceptions and lost 2 fumbles while achieving 140 first downs. They have racked up a total of 1,639 passing yards this year, averaging 234.1 passing yards per game, which places them 64th in the country, alongside 180.1 rushing yards per game totaling 1,261 rushing yards this season.
On the defensive end, the Seminoles allow an average of 27.9 points per game, ranking them 103rd nationally. They have given up 1,250 rushing yards (178.6 yards per game) and 13 rushing touchdowns thus far. Additionally, they have surrendered 12 passing touchdowns and 256.3 yards per game, currently positioned at 124th nationally. Florida State’s defense has faced 480 plays, ranking 77th overall in Division 1, and has captured 2 fumbles along with 4 interceptions this season. Overall, they’ve allowed 195 total points this year.
Which team will prevail in this college football clash between the Tigers and the Seminoles against the spread?
My Prediction: Bet on the Tigers +6.5
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