Dan Scott Prediction: Clemson - Miami |
QUARTERBACK
Dan's Picks
Charlie Whitehurst has been much better in recent weeks. But Miami's Brock Berlin has been on fire. Gotta go with the hot hand.
ADVANTAGE - Miami
RUNNING BACKS
Frank Gore's return has given Miami's running game something of a tough, mean streak. Reggie Merriweather is averaging 5.1 yards per carry, but only eight carries per game.
ADVANTAGE - Miami
WIDE RECEIVERS
After watching Louisville's offense work against the 'Canes, can't you see Airese Currie flying through the Miami secondary? Will he get any help this week? The Hurricanes are very talented here, with seven receivers in double figure catches.
ADVANTAGE - Miami
OFFENSIVE LINE
Clemson's last remaining unsettled spot continues to be the Nathan Bennett/Chip Myrick battle at guard. Miami has been hit hard by injuries.
ADVANTAGE - Even
RUN DEFENSE
A pair of units here which continue to give up too many yards. The team that holds the other's rushing game to less than 150 yards wins.
ADVANTAGE - Even
PASS DEFENSE
You have to love Clemson's secondary matched up vs. the Miami wideouts. Should be fun all night long.
ADVANTAGE - Clemson
SPECIAL TEAMS
Hester vs. Miller? That's the style. Jad Dean's kicking has been the substance.
ADVANTAGE - Clemson
THE PICK
After two really strong years of picking these games (16-4 in one 20-game stretch), we're leveled out at 4-4 so far this season. Several Clemson fans have urged me to continue the trend of the past two weeks and pick against the Tigers. Wise move, seeing as how Bowden's team won both times. So, your wish is my command.
Miami 27, Clemson 21
Prediction
Actual
Wake Forest 30 Clemson 34
Wake Forest 30 Clemson 37 2OT
Correct
Georgia Tech 17 Clemson 27
Georgia Tech 28 Clemson 24
Incorrect
Texas A&M 17 Clemson 34
Texas A&M 27 Clemson 6
Incorrect
Florida State 31 Clemson 28
Florida State 41 Clemson 22
Correct
Virginia 28 Clemson 10
Virginia 30 Clemson 10
Correct
Utah State 21 Clemson 41
Utah State 6 Clemson 35
Correct
Maryland 17 Clemson 13
Maryland 7 Clemson 10
Incorrect
N.C. State 31 Clemson 20
NC State 20 Clemson 26
Incorrect
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