Clemson at Virginia Tech 12/5/20 - College Football Picks & Predictions

Last Updated: 12/04/2020 at 11:24 AM ET

The Clemson Tigers will be looking to make a College Football Playoff statement when they visit the Virginia Tech Hokies on Saturday. The third-ranked Tigers (8-1) rank third in the country in passing (362.8 ypg) and fifth in scoring at 46 plus points. Last week, Clemson exploded for 31 points during the first quarter of a 52-17 home victory versus Pittsburgh.

Clemson QB Trevor Lawrence showed no rust after playing his first game in five weeks, finishing with 403 yards passing and two touchdowns. Travis Etienne added two scores on the ground for the Tigers.

The Virginia Tech Hokies have split their eight ACC Conference games and feature one of the most explosive ground games in the country. Last time out, Virginia Tech was blanked during the second half of an ugly 47-14 road loss against Pittsburgh. The Hokies (4-5) were outgained by a 556-434 margin and turned the ball over twice in defeat.

Virginia Tech WR Tre Turner caught three passes for 74 yards and two touchdowns. Hendon Hooker threw for 260 yards and added 53 yards on the ground in a losing effort for the Hokies.

Clemson has won five straight meetings against Virginia Tech, including a 31-17 victory in Blacksburg in 2017. The Hokies allowed 556 yards against Pittsburgh and that spells big trouble against the Tigers. Take Clemson high powered offense to steam roll bad Virginia Tech defense and an easy cover. Final Score Prediction, Clemson Tigers win and cover ATS 49-17.

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