College Football Preview: South Carolina Gamecocks vs. Clemson Tigers – Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024

One college football matchup you cannot miss over the weekend is between 15th-ranked South Carolina Gamecocks (8-3) and the 12th-ranked Clemson Tigers (9-2) on Saturday, November 30 at 12:00 PM ET at Memorial Stadium in Clemson, South Carolina. The Tigers are slight favorites with a point spread at -3.0 (-105).

South Carolina Gamecocks Betting Preview

The Gamecocks have won their last five games and are aiming to close out the regular season strong. Their recent success was a 56-12 blowout over the Wofford Terriers.

They did not take their foot off the gas the entire game, especially since they scored 35 points in the second half. LaNorris Sellers completed 23 of his 27 passes for 307 yards and three touchdowns, but did have an interception. Raheim Sanders led the ground attack with 15 carries for 72 yards and a touchdown.

Their offense piled on a massive 608 yards and 34 touchdowns, but did have two turnovers that cannot happen against the Tigers. They held the Terriers to 247 yards and 14 first downs, showing they can slow down teams.

The Gamecocks have averaged 32.9 points per game and ranks 33rd in the nation. Their defense has been great at slowing teams to 18.2 points a game, which ranks 14th overall. This is a great margin of victory, assuming they can hold the Tigers back.

Clemson Tigers Betting Preview

A three-game winning streak is on the line for the Tigers as they have the comfort of their own stadium in their favor. Their latest triumph was a 51-14 blowout over The Citadel Bulldogs, where they had a 35-0 lead at the half.

Cade Klubnik had an easy day with 12 of 16 completions for 198 yards and three touchdowns. Jay Haynes had five carries totaling 118 yards and two touchdowns. Together they can make a huge difference against the Gamecocks.

They accumulated 562 yards and 27 first downs, while allowing the Bulldogs to get 387 yards and 14 first downs. While this was a blowout, they still allowed the Bulldogs to have a good amount of yards.

The Tigers are getting 37.6 points per game, ranking 11th in the country. Their defense is solid at allowing 22.0 points per game, ranking 40th.

Odds, Series Trends, and Free Pick

MyBookie offers excellent college football betting odds of the South Carolina Gamecocks vs. Clemson Tigers showdown. Current odds show the Tigers as three-point favorites at home, while market analysis has the Tigers winning with a 56.8 percent likelihood.

This will be one of the more entertaining matchups over the weekend, as both teams have shown a knack for scoring the ball. The Tigers are appealing in this scenario at home and have slightly better stats offensively.

Final Pick: Clemson Tigers -3.0 (-105)