Since a brutal 1-2 start to the season (including an OT loss to Florida State), Clemson has rattled off six straight conference wins and sits one game behind Atlantic Division leader FSU. The Tigers will be looking to win their third straight game in the rivalry which dates back to 1898. Freshman quarterback Deshaun Watson will be back under center after missing the last three games with a broken bone in his throwing hand.
How to watch Clemson vs. Georgia Tech: Game guide, TV/streaming, odds
A key ACC matchup between two ranked teams highlights the noon slate of games.
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Georgia Tech is looking up at Duke in the Coastal Division, and having lost to the Blue Devils earlier this year, the Yellow Jackets will need some help to win the division and dethrone the Dukies. After a midseason two game losing streak, Georgia Tech has won its last three games in dominating fashion. The Yellow Jackets have seven players with over 200 rushing yards this season, led by sophomore quarterback Justin Thomas with 781 yards.
Both teams face an uphill battle to make the ACC Championship game, but the winner will set themselves up nicely for a potential New Year’s Day bowl game.
How to watch, listen and stream
Game time: Noon ET
TV: ESPN
Radio: Clemson, Georgia Tech
Streaming: WatchESPN
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The numbers
Rankings and records: Clemson is 7-2 (6-1 in the ACC), and ranked No. 19 in the College Football Playoff rankings. Georgia Tech is 8-2 (5-2 in the ACC), and ranked No. 22.
Vegas: Clemson opened as 2.5-point favorite with an over/under of 59.5, per OddsShark.
Weather forecast: Clear skies, sunny and a high of 55. The low is 36 and there is a 0 percent-chance of rain.
Two things at stake
For Clemson, winning its seventh straight game and getting a marquee win against a ranked opponent.
For Georgia Tech, sending its senior class off with a win in their final home game and keeping up with Duke in the Coastal.
One big matchup
Justin Thomas vs. Clemson's passing defense: I bet you all thought it was going to be Georgia Tech's third-ranked rushing offense vs. Clemson's fifth-ranked rushing defense! While that will be important, keeping the Tigers from stacking the box with 1,000 defenders will be more important for Thomas and the Jackets.
Georgia Tech is only better than four teams when it comes to passing yards per game (145.7), but Thomas has improved his completion percentage for five consecutive weeks. If he can keep the Tigers honest and complete a couple of deep balls against Clemson’s fourth-ranked passing defense (161.1 yards per game), Georgia Tech could end up winning the game.
Further reading
For more on the Tigers check out Shakin’ the Southland and to get more info on the Ramblin’ Wreck head over to From The Rumble Seat.
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