ESPN’s SP+ projects final score of Clemson-Miami clash
Clemson (4-2, 2-2) will travel to Miami (4-2, 0-2) in Week 8 with the hopes of extending their winning streak to 3 games since falling to Florida State.
Meanwhile, Miami will attempt to snap a 2-game losing streak after defeats against Georgia Tech and North Carolina have taken some luster off Mario Cristobal’s second season at the helm.
ESPN’s SP+ is projecting a narrow 26-25 victory for the Hurricanes over the Tigers in Week 8.
🕺🪩 WEEK 8 SP+ PICKS 👯♂️🎉
Ohio St 27, Penn St 22
FSU 29, Duke 22
Bama 28, Tenn 23
USC 31, Utah 25
OU 37, UCF 23
Iowa 22, Minn 15 (yeah right)
Michigan 34, Mich St 14
Horns 39, Coogs 21
Miami 26, Clemson 25??https://t.co/fjsWyQPXfP pic.twitter.com/vixWXXsWyM— Bill Connelly (@ESPN_BillC) October 15, 2023
Clemson is coming off a bye week and most recently edged Wake Forest 17-12. Clemson’s defense held Wake Forest to 239 total yards, as the Demon Deacons only converted 2 of their 12 attempts on 3rd down.
Miami fell 41-31 at North Carolina last weekend. The Hurricanes had trouble containing Tez Walker, who racked up 6 receptions for 132 yards and 3 touchdowns. Miami also allowed Omarion Hampton to rush for 197 yards and a touchdown.
Miami lost despite North Carolina committing 14 penalties for 147 yards. The Hurricanes themselves accumulated 7 penalties that resulted in 69 yards, as well giving up 4 turnovers.
“We’ve got to be better, honestly,” Miami quarterback Van Dyke said. “Too many critical situations, turnovers, making mistakes — we’ve got to fix all that stuff.”
Clemson leads the all-time series 7-6 against Miami, including 4 consecutive wins against the Hurricanes. Miami’s last victory against Clemson came in a 30-21 win in 2010.
Clemson at Miami is slated for an 8 p.m. EST kickoff on Saturday (ACC Network).