Clemson vs. Wake Forest 2021 football game time, TV, stream and betting line
This game has significant ACC Atlantic Division implications. Should Clemson win, the Tigers remain in contention to win the division, despite having two losses in conference play. If Wake Forest wins, the Demon Deacons clinch the division.
When is the Clemson vs Wake Forest game this week?
Who: Clemson (7-3, 5-2 ACC) vs. Wake Forest (9-1, 6-0)
When: Noon Saturday
Where: Memorial Stadium, Clemson
TV: ESPN
Stream: via ESPN app or WatchESPN
Radio: 105.5 FM in the Clemson area (see all Clemson radio affiliates here)
Satellite: Sirius 158, XM 193, Internet/App 955
Series history: Clemson has a 68-17-1 series lead over Wake Forest, which includes a 39-7 record at Memorial Stadium. The Tigers have won 12 straight meetings, which included a 37-13 victory in Winston-Salem, NC during the 2020 season opener.
How old is Dabo Swinney?
Saturday is Swinney’s 52nd birthday. He was born in 1969.
Betting odds: Clemson vs Wake
Clemson is a 3½-point favorite over Wake Forest, which only has one loss on the year.
Clemson vs Wake prediction
ESPN’s Football Power Index gives Clemson a 69.1% chance to win over the Demon Deacons.
Clemson SC weather forecast
Intervals of clouds and sunshine. High 53. Winds ENE at 5 to 10 mph.
The teams, by the numbers
Clemson | Wake Forest | |
Points/game | 24.4 | 49.7 |
Opp. points/game | 15.3 | 29.1 |
Rushing yards/game | 145.8 | 180.4 |
Opp. rushing yards/game | 110.7 | 201.8 |
Passing yards/game | 198.9 | 318 |
Opp. passing yards/game | 198.2 | 238.2 |
Yards/game | 344.7 | 498.4 |
Opp. yards/game | 308.9 | 440 |
THREE WAKE FOREST DEMON DEACONS TO WATCH
Sam Hartman, QB: For having an off game with three interceptions against NC State, Sam Hartman still managed to put together a strong outing with 290 yards and three touchdowns on 20-for-47 throwing.
Nick Sciba, K: All but one of Clemson’s ACC games have come down to a score, so Nick Sciba will be key if a field goal is needed late for the Deacs. The Lou Groza Award semifinalist leads the ACC in field goals made with 16 in 18 attempts entering Week 10, two more than Clemson kicker B.T. Potter.
A.T. Perry, WR: As Hartman’s top target, A.T. Perry caught five passes for 73 yards, including a 24-yard touchdown pass during the first quarter of the Demon Deacons’ game against NC State. He’s among the top five receivers in the conference with 991 receiving yards on the year.
THREE CLEMSON TIGERS TO WATCH
Myles Murphy, DL: With injuries plaguing the Tigers’ defensive line, Myles Murphy has managed to stay healthy and been an anchor for the group. He had three tackles, 1 ½ quarterback sacks and a forced fumble over the weekend.
Trenton Simpson, LB: The sophomore has continued to show improvement as the season has progressed and turned up the heat during the latter stages of the season. Against UConn, he totaled four tackles and a quarterback sack.
D.J. Uiagalelei, QB: While Tigers head coach Dabo Swinney said D.J. Uiagalelei wasn’t struggling with a knee injury sustained against Louisville, the sophomore struggled early against UConn but managed to throw for 241 yards with an interception and a touchdown.
Projected Clemson depth chart
Offense:
QB: D.J. Uiagalelei (Taisun Phommachanh)
RB: Kobe Pace or Will Shipley (Phil Mafah)
WR: Dacari Collins (Ajou Ajou)
WR: Beaux Collins (Will Swinney)
WR: E.J. Williams (Will Brown)
TE: Davis Allen (Sage Ennis)
LT: Jordan McFadden (Marcus Tate)
LG: Marcus Tate (Mason Trotter)
C: Hunter Rayburn or Mason Trotter (Trent Howard)
RG: Will Putnam (Mason Trotter)
RT: Walker Parks (Mitchell Mayes)
Defense:
DE: Myles Murphy or K.J. Henry
DT: Ruke Orhorhoro (Payton Page)
DT: Tyler Davis (Tre Williams)
DE: Justin Mascoll or Xavier Thomas
SLB: Trenton Simpson or Malcolm Greene (Tyler Venables or Barrett Carter)
MLB: James Skalski (Jake Venables or Kane Patterson)
WLB: Baylon Spector (LaVonta Bentley)
CB: Mario Goodrich (Fred Davis or Nate Wiggins)
SS: Andrew Mukuba (R.J. Mickens)
FS: Nolan Turner (Jalyn Phillips)
CB: Andrew Booth (Sheridan Jones)
Special Teams:
PK: B.T. Potter (Jonathan Weitz)
P: Will Spiers (Aidan Swanson)
KO: B.T. Potter (Aidan Swanson)
LS (PK, P): Jack Maddox (Holden Caspersen)
H: Will Swinney (Drew Swinney)
PR: Will Brown
KOR: Will Shipley
This story was originally published November 19, 2021 at 5:00 AM with the headline "Clemson vs. Wake Forest 2021 football game time, TV, stream and betting line."
