Clemson and Florida State Face Off in High-Stakes ACC Showdown
This Saturday night, the ACC rivalry between Clemson and Florida State is being brought back into the spotlight, but this year, things look very different. Both teams are struggling near the bottom of the conference standings with four losses apiece, making this Week 11 clash crucial for their hopes of reaching bowl eligibility. The matchup is set to kick off at 7 p.m. Eastern Time at Memorial Stadium in Clemson, South Carolina, under the bright Saturday night lights.
Clemson enters this game reeling from one of the toughest losses in the Dabo Swinney era. The Tigers suffered their first home defeat to Duke in decades, marking their first six-game losing streak against Power 4 conference opponents since the 1970–71 season. After the loss, Swinney publicly expressed frustration with officiating following a controversial game-changing call. The Clemson defense, criticized for allowing a season-high 46 points in that game, is looking to regain its confidence and swagger against Florida State’s high-powered offense.
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Florida State, on the other hand, is riding a bumpy wave after starting the season with a signature win over then-No. 8 Alabama. The Seminoles have lost four of their last five games but remain led by quarterback Tommy Castellanos, who has thrown for nearly 1,900 yards and 10 touchdowns in his first season in Tallahassee. While the Seminoles have struggled on the road, having lost eight consecutive away games, this matchup might be perfectly timed for a turnaround, as they recently claimed their first ACC win since September 2024.
For fans looking to watch the game, Clemson vs. Florida State is being broadcast live on the ACC Network. The broadcast team will include Wes Durham and Steve Addazio in the booth, with Dana Boyle reporting from the sidelines. Streaming options are available through the ESPN app, requiring a TV login, and through Fubo, which carries the ESPN family of networks and offers a free trial for new subscribers.
Oddsmakers currently have Clemson as a slight favorite, with a spread of -2.5 and a moneyline of -285, while Florida State sits at +230. The over/under for the game is set at 55.5 points. Analysts predict a close, high-intensity matchup, with some expecting Florida State to edge out Clemson in a tight contest.
As the teams take the field, all eyes will be on whether Clemson can shake off its recent struggles and whether Florida State can finally find success on the road. With bowl eligibility on the line, this ACC rivalry promises excitement, drama, and plenty of high-stakes football action under the lights at Memorial Stadium.
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