Dan Scott Prediction: NC State vs Clemson |
QUARTERBACK
Charlie Whitehurst has been better, and showed flashes of his old form on the game-winning drive vs. Maryland. State's Jay Davis also has improved, coming off a four-touchdown pass performance in the loss to Miami. ADVANTAGE - Even RUNNING BACKS Reggie Merriweather continues to state his case to be Clemson's No. 1 running back. T.A. McClendon is one of the top backs in the country when healthy. ADVANTAGE - N.C. State WIDE RECEIVERS No Chansi Stuckey again this week (sprained ankle), the second game he's missed in the last three. Curtis Baham returns from suspension. Airese Currie continues to be the go-to guy for Whitehurst. ADVANTAGE - Clemson OFFENSIVE LINE Last week might have been a small step backward for Clemson's line as a unit. State's line is banged up, and could be missing between one and three starters. ADVANTAGE - Even RUN DEFENSE Despite two solid performances in a row, Clemson's run defense remains suspect. The Wolfpack allow just 112 yards per game on the ground. ADVANTAGE - N.C. State PASS DEFENSE The Tigers have three interceptions in the last two games, including the first of the year for Justin Miller last week. State's blitz mentality puts pressure on their corners, but so far they've held up just fine. ADVANTAGE - N.C. State SPECIAL TEAMS Clemson had its first punt blocked last week, but quickly fixed the mistake and performed beautifully the rest of the game. State has a reputation as a kick-blocking team. ADVANTAGE - Clemson THE PICK N.C. State 31, Clemson 20 Dan's Picks
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
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