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Dec 5, 2015; Charlotte, NC, USA; Clemson Tigers quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the fourth quarter against the North Carolina Tar Heels in the ACC football championship game at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY Sports
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Overview:
On Saturday, December 3rd, at 8:00 P.M. the Clemson Tigers will take on the Virginia Tech Hokies in the ACC Championship Game.
The Crowd:
“The Crowd” projects a final score of Clemson 33.6 – Virginia Tech 25.6 with an over/under of 59.2. The Vegas Line has a final score of Clemson 32.8 – Virginia Tech 22.8 with an over/under of 55.5.
2016-17 Statistics (127 total teams):
Passing offense: Clemson 336.3 YPG > Virginia Tech 261.6 YPG
Rushing offense: Virginia Tech 191.8 YPG > Clemson 172.3 YPG
Scoring offense: Clemson 40.0 PPG > Virginia Tech 34.8
Scoring defense: Clemson 17.0 PPG > Virginia Tech 21.1 PPG
Passing defense: Clemson 180.2 YPG > Virginia Tech 186.4 YPG
Rushing defense: Clemson 127.8 > Virginia Tech 145.8 YPG
Turnover Margin Per Game: Virginia Tech -0.2 > Clemson -0.3
Strength of schedule:
Clemson is (11-1) with wins over Auburn, Troy, South Carolina State, Georgia Tech, Louisville, Boston College, NC State, Florida State, Syracuse, Wake Forest, and South Carolina. Their lone defeat was a one point loss at home to Pittsburgh. Virginia Tech is (9-3) with wins over Liberty, Boston College, East Carolina, North Carolina, Miami, Pittsburgh, Duke, Notre Dame, and Virginia. They were defeated by Syracuse, Tennessee, and Georgia Tech.
Summary:
Clemson has the advantage statistically and a far more impressive resume. The Tigers offense has been rolling averaging nearly 45 points per game in their last five. Virginia Tech will have their hands full with the multi-dimensional Clemson offense. Clemson ranks as the 17th best scoring offense and 8th best scoring defense. Virginia Tech ranks as the 35th best scoring offense and 20th best scoring defense. Both teams have struggled with turnovers so I think that category is wash. I think this game will be close but I like Clemson to pull it out in the end.
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