Clemson at California Betting Tips – Clemson To Earn College Football Road Win
Clemson heads to California looking to secure a third straight win after rebounding strongly from an opening-night defeat. Despite the challenge of traveling and an awkward kickoff time, the Tigers’ defense has improved, with standout performances from quarterback Tait Reynolds and running back Gideon Davidson. California has also won two straight since their first loss, with QB Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele shining. Though this ACC matchup is expected to be tight, the recommendation leans toward a Clemson victory based on their current momentum and defensive progress.
- Clemson and California have both won two straight after losing their openers
- Tigers' improved defense and offense momentum gives them the edge on the road
- California leads the all-time series, but Clemson is tipped for the win
Clemson are tipped to build on last weekend’s come-from-behind win over UNC.
The travel and kick-off time is far from ideal for the Tigers, but Tait Reynolds flashed in last weekend’s victory and the defense has been heading in the right direction since that blowout loss at LSU.
Key Numbers – Can Clemson Make It 3-In-A-Row?
- Clemson have won back-to-back games
- Clemson won 3 of their 4 road games in the ACC last season
- California split their 4 home games in the conference last year
- Clemson’s two wins have produced under 50.5 total points
California Lead All-Time Head-To-Head; Won Last Meeting
- California lead the all-time series 1-0
- California won 37-13 when the two teams last met in January 1992
Clemson Rebounded From Opening-Night Loss
Clemson make the trip to California having bounced back from the blowout defeat at LSU with back-to-back victories.
The Tigers kicked off the campaign with a visit to their big non-conference rival, and returned home with their tails firmly between their legs after a 51-10 beatdown.
They rallied a week later, as they got off the mark with a 22-7 victory over Georgia Southern.
Clemson then backed that up last weekend, overcoming a lengthy weather delay as they came from behind to beat North Carolina 28-20.
Quarterback Tait Reynolds went 20/29 for 215 yards, a touchdown and an interception, while Gideon Davidson rushed for 105 yards and a touchdown.
California Also Bounced Back From Week 1 Loss
California also enter this matchup having answered an opening-day defeat with back-to-back victories.
The Golden Bears opened with a home game against UCLA, and suffered a 45-24 defeat at the hands of the Bruins.
They bounced back a week though, as they kicked off their ACC schedule with a 21-18 victory over Syracuse on the road.
California then backed that up in non-conference action last Saturday, blowing out Wagner at home, 49-7.
Quarterback Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele went 27/33 for 413 yards and three touchdowns, with Chase Hendricks and Kylon Graves each putting up 98 receiving yards.
Verdict
This is a difficult trip for any ACC team to make, but Clemson head to California with a bit of momentum and some renewed confidence.
It may not be pretty and it is likely to be close, but we are leaning towards the Tigers recording a big road win.
It may not be pretty and it is likely to be close, but we are leaning towards the Tigers recording a big road win.
Clemson Win
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