Paw Predictions: No. 3 Clemson at Louisville
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No. 3 Clemson will travel to take on Louisville on Saturday, and the Tigers are currently a 24.5 point favorite over the Cardinals. You can see how some of the national media is viewing this game below.
Game preview:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jl7peo2JRWI
247Sports, 42-21 Clemson, 45-17 Clemson
What they said:
“Hummer: There isn’t a team in the Power Five that’s made a more drastic turnaround than Louisville, which is 4-2 after winning just two games last season. That’s a testament to Scott Satterfield and his staff. Louisville’s played elite talent well this season, too. The Cardinal lost to Notre Dame by 18 and played FSU to 11. Given that this is an 11 a.m. kick – potentially a sleepy start for Clemson – and few coaches are better game planning than Satterfield, I like the Cardinal to cover. … Clemson 42, Louisville 21.
Crawford: I kow Louisville looks much-improved over the past few games, but Clemson still has a point to prove after voters dropped the defending national champions to No. 3 this week in the AP Poll. Even after a blowout of Florida State, the Tigers didn't show enough to warrant staying in their previous spot. Maybe a road beatdown of the Cardinals will do it if LSU struggles in Starkville. Take the Tigers to cover. ... Clemson 45, Louisville 17.”
The Athletic, 42-13 Clemson, 45-20 Clemson
What they said:
Feldman: “Love the job Scott Satterfield has done putting life back into U of L, but there’s too much of a talent gap against a Tigers team primed to shush some skeptics who think it hasn’t been impressive enough. Clemson 42, Louisville 13”
Mandel: “Who would have guessed before the season that Louisville would be 4-2 and boasting a Top 25 scoring offense? Nice work, Scott Satterfield. Unfortunately, though, they’re about to face a team that doesn’t give up close to 38 points to anyone and whose plethora of playmakers will rip up the Cardinals’ defense. Clemson 45, Louisville 20”
What they said:
“The question in this game isn’t about talent. It’s clear that Clemson has the superior athletes and is the more balanced team. The question: Was the Tigers’ performance against Florida State the start of a trend, or was it a one-off dominant showing? Going off history, I think we know the answer. The Tigers have shown moments of weakness early in seasons before, only to regroup — often after an open date — and flex their muscles the rest of the way. On the road, against a team with a very good offense, Clemson may not be perfect. But the Tigers will win, and it will come fairly easily.”
Bleacher Report, 56-24 Clemson
What they said:
“After edging Boston College 41-39, Louisville handed Wake Forest its first loss with a 62-59 track-meet win. Head coach Scott Satterfield's impact on the Cardinals is positive and clear. At the same time, the defense has allowed 1,753 yards and 133 points to three ACC opponents. Clemson should run all over Louisville, but at least the offense might have 30-point potential this time around?”
College Football News, 44-17 Clemson
What they said:
“Louisville will give the fan base hope for something special after a few drives and a few nice moments, and then Clemson will open it up with a few big pass plays to take over and show everyone that it’s still Clemson.
The Tiger offense will be the story – the world really is waiting for Lawrence to be his special self – but the defense will get the job done by living behind the Louisville line.”
What they said:
“Clemson has struggled against routinely large numbers. Take the CARDINALS at +100 to cover +22.5 and keep this one within 22 points while at home against the conference rival. A $10 bet fetches a $10 profit.”