Free NCAA Pick: Clemson vs. Texas Odds
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2024 NCAAF Handicapping Analysis: College Football Playoff First Round Game
CFP Playoffs
(10-3) Clemson Tigers vs. Texas Longhorns (11-2)
Date: Saturday, December 21st
Time: 4:00 ET
Venue: Darrell K. Royal Texas Memorial Stadium, Austin, TX
College Football Playoff First Round Game ATS Betting Lines: (BET NOW!) Clemson +10.5 | Texas -10.5
College Football Playoff First Round Game CFB Moneyline Odds: Clemson +319 | Texas -422
College Football Betting Total: O/U 51.5
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Get ready for a thrilling College Football Playoff showdown!
The Texas Longhorns are favored at -10.5 as they host the Clemson Tigers in the first round of the College Football Playoffs. Kick-off is set for 4:00 ET on Saturday, December 21st, at Darrell K. Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin. TNT will be handling the broadcast.
The over/under line is currently at 51.5 points, and the money line odds are +319 for Clemson and -422 for Texas.
The Clemson (10-3), fresh off their ACC Championship win, are set to clash with Texas (11-2), who stumbled twice this season against a powerhouse Georgia squad, including the SEC title game.
Shockingly, these two storied programs have never faced off—a rare first in college football history! With the winner advancing to battle No. 4 Arizona State, the stakes couldn’t be higher.
This matchup promises a mix of elite coaching, playmakers on both sides of the ball, and a high-octane atmosphere.
Stay tuned for more free NCAA insights and live betting odds as we dive deep into the action—buckle up, college football fans!
Clemson Tigers
Clemson enters the CFP Playoff against Texas with a 10-3 record, going 4-2 at home and 5-1 on the road. They’ve been favored in 10 of their 13 games, posting an 8-2 record as the favorite.
Their ATS record stands at 6-6, with a +13.2 average scoring margin. Clemson is 5-5 against the spread as the favorite this season.
Clemson’s over/under record is 4-7-1, with their games averaging 57.8 points. Their average over/under line is 53.8 points, and this week’s line is set at 51.5 points.
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Clemson Tigers Stats
Clemson’s offense is ranked 9th in our power rankings heading into the CFP Playoffs, and they are 15th in scoring, averaging 35.5 points per game. Cade Klubnik leads the passing attack with 3,303 yards and a passer rating of 106. He has thrown 33 touchdowns and just five interceptions.
Clemson is 8th in passing attempts per game, averaging 37.2, and 13th in passing yards, with 274.1 per game. Klubnik has completed 63.7% of his passes. Phil Mafah leads the ground game with 1,116 rushing yards. Antonio Williams has 70 catches for 836 yards and 10 touchdowns.
Clemson’s defense allowed 31 points in their recent game against SMU, giving up 458 total yards, including 304 passing yards and three passing touchdowns, though they did manage to force an interception. SMU also gained 154 rushing yards on 35 attempts.
So far this season, Clemson’s defense has allowed an average of 22.3 points per game. Opponents have averaged 152.2 rushing yards per game on 32.8 attempts, while quarterbacks have completed 54% of their passes, totaling 214.4 passing yards per game.
Texas Longhorns
With an 11-2 record, Texas hosts Clemson in the CFP Playoff. The Longhorns are 6-1 at home and 5-0 on the road this season. They’ve been favored in 12 of 13 games, going 11-1 as the favorite.
Texas has a +21.2 average scoring margin but is 7-5 against the spread. At home, they are 4-3 ATS, while on the road, they’ve covered in three of five games.
The over/under line for this week is 51.5 points. Texas games have averaged 46.1 points, and their over/under record is 4-7-1, with an average line of 52.5 points.
Texas Longhorns Stats
Texas has leaned on their passing game, ranking 10th in the nation with 280.9 yards per game. They are also 11th in completions, averaging 22.8 per game. Quinn Ewers has thrown for 2,665 yards, completing 66.2% of his passes. He has 25 touchdowns and a passer rating of 101.
Overall, Texas ranks 22nd in scoring, with 33.6 points per game, and we have them 17th in our offensive power rankings. On the ground, they average 165.4 rushing yards per game. Quintrevion Wisner leads the team with 863 rushing yards.
Texas’ defense has been a standout unit this season, ranking 2nd in the nation by allowing just 12.5 points per game. They also rank 4th in passing yards allowed, giving up only 142.9 yards per game through the air, and 20th in rushing yards, allowing 108 yards per game on the ground.
In their recent game, Texas allowed 22 points but held Georgia to 277 total yards, including just 136 passing yards. The Longhorns forced one interception and gave up two rushing touchdowns in the game.
Clemson Tigers vs. Texas Longhorns NCAA Football Betting Trends
- The Clemson Tigers are 2-3 in their last five games as an underdog.
- Conversely, the Texas Longhorns are 2-3 ATS in their last five games as a favorite.
- Also, the Clemson Tigers are 4-6 ATS in their last ten road games.
- On the other side, the Texas Longhorns have gone 4-6 across their last ten home games.
- Over the Clemson Tigers’ last 3 road games, the over/under record is 1-2.
- The Texas Longhorns’ have an over/under record of 0-2-1 in their last 3 games at home.
4* Free College Football Playoff First Round Game NCAA Betting Prediction: Clemson +10.5
With Texas being the -10.5 point favorite, we like Clemson to cover the spread as the road underdog in this CFP Playoff matchup. Our projected final score is 30-21 in favor of the Longhorns, but we expect Clemson to keep it close enough to cover.
For the over/under, with the line set at 51.5 points, our projection of 51 total points is right in line with the line, so we would not recommend a bet on the over/under.
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Clemson Tigers vs. Texas Longhorns NCAA Betting Tweet Of The Day
The Playoff Begins 🤘
🏈 Texas vs. Clemson
📅 Saturday, Dec. 21 | 3 PM CT
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