NC State vs Clemson Picks and Prediction – 9/21/2024

The North Carolina State Wolfpack will be on a short road trip this week with a game in Clemson against the Clemson Tigers. North Carolina State comes into this week with two wins through three games played following an arrow 10 point victory against Louisiana Tech a week ago. Offensively North Carolina State has been solid this season with 78 total points scored through three games played. Defensively the Wolfpack have been shaky having allowed 93 points through three games but gave up 51 points in their loss to Tennessee a few weeks ago. For more College News see our College Football Picks.

The North Carolina State Wolf Pack did the job defensively a week ago giving up twenty points on 324 total yards and forced 2 turnovers. Offensively the Wolfpack were the better team scoring 30 points including 24 in the second half on 361 yards in the game. CJ Bailey led the way for North Carolina State completing 13 passes for 156 yards in the game. Grayson McCall came on to complete 9 passes for 54 yards as well. Kendrick Raphael led the team with 63 yards and one touchdown on 9 carries, while quarterback CJ Bailey added 27 yards and one touchdown on 4 carries the Dacari Collins led the team with 55 yards on three receptions.

The Clemson Tigers stay at home this week with one win and one loss overall following a 46 point victory against Appalachian State a few weeks back. Clemson was the better team on both sides of the ball against Appalachian State as the defense gave up just 20 points on 363 total yards after forcing 3 turnovers. Offensively the Tigers dominated scoring 66 points including 56 in the first half on more than 700 total yards.

Cade Klubnik led the way for Clemson completing 24 passes for 378 yards and five scores. Phil Mafah boasted a game high 118 yards and one touchdown on 10 carries, while quarterback Cade Klubnik ran the ball twice for five yards and two touchdowns as well. Bryant Wesco Jr boasted a team leading 130 yards and one touchdown on three receptions. Jake brining to add 7 catches for 100 yards and two scores in the game.

Both teams are having solid seasons coming into this matchup, but Clemson is the better overall unit. Look for the Tigers to use their strengths on both sides of the ball to overpower a good North Carolina State team. Take Clemson to extend their winning streak as they pick up the win and cover this week at home against the Wolfpack. Final Score Prediction, Clemson Tigers win and cover 31-14.