Clemson Tigers vs. Wake Forest Demon Deacons Prediction, Odds and Tips

The Wake Forest Demon Deacons' win over the NC State Wolfpack last week was the perfect example for Dabo Swinney and the Clemson Tigers that any Saturday can lead to an upset. Wake Forest will look to extend the win, but Clemson now has a reminder not to let the Demon Deacons get going. Clemson is off to a 4-1 start to the season. The Tigers have won 4 straight after losing an opening week showdown to the Georgia Bulldogs. Cade Klubnik has developed into the quarterback Swinney DJ Uiagalelei wanted to become. Klubnik did a good job of limiting turnovers while still making big plays. He has thrown for 1,219 yards, 14 touchdowns and just 2 interceptions. If Klubnik throws for 261 yards this weekend, he will have thrown for the 10th-most yards in Clemson program history. The quarterback on the other side of the field, Hank Bachmeier, also wants to set a milestone. Bachmeier is just 24 yards shy of becoming the seventh active FBS quarterback to reach 10,000 career passing yards.

Wake Forest pulled off its upset in the ACC last week, and I don't think that trend will continue against Clemson. The Tigers have won their last 15 games against Wake Forest and have won each of their last four by more than 14 points. Clemson has more talent at every position on the field. The Tigers remain on the gas pedal for the remainder of their schedule; The only team still ranked is No. 22 Pittsburgh. Another upset or bad stretch could result in the Tigers being eliminated from the playoffs. I think Wake Forest did the Tigers a favor last week and reminded them of just that.

Clemson vs. Wake Forest Prediction: Clemson -20.5 (-110) available at time of publication. Playable under this number.

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