The Clemson Tigers and SMU Mustangs will face off for the ACC Championship. The Tigers are in with the help of Syracuse upsetting Miami last weekend. While SMU went undefeated in conference play in their first season in the ACC.
Clemson Tigers 9-3 (7-1) vs. SMU Mustangs 11-1 (8-0 ACC)
Date: Saturday, December 7
Time: 8:00 p.m. EST
TV Channel: ABC
Location: Bank of America Stadium, Charlotte, NC
Line: SMU -2.5 / O/U: 55.5
2024 Team Stats
Clemson:
2024 Offense (ACC Rank) —
Total Yards: 465.7 (2)
Passing Yards: 275.1 (4)
Rushing Yards: 190.6 (1)
2024 Defense (ACC Rank) —
Total Yards Allowed: 357.2 (6)
Passing Yards Allowed: 206.9 (3)
Rushing Yards Allowed: 150.3 (14)
2024 Points Scored: 35.7 (4)
2024 Points Allowed: 21.6 (2)
2024 Ranking: 18
SMU:
2024 Offense (ACC Rank) —
Total Yards: 441.8 (5)
Passing Yards: 263.9 (7)
Rushing Yards: 177.9 (7)
2024 Defense (ACC Rank) —
Total Yards Allowed: 326.1 (2)
Passing Yards Allowed: 230.3 (9)
Rushing Yards Allowed: 95.8 (1)
2024 Points Scored: 39.2 (2)
2024 Points Allowed: 19.8 (1)
2024 Ranking: 8
Series History/All-Time Records
First Ever Matchup
2024 Player Stats
Clemson
Passing: Cade Klubnik – 258-402, 3041 yards, 29-5 (TD-INT)
Rushing: Phil Mafah – 201 ATT, 1078 YDS, 8 TD
Receiving: Antonio Williams – 66 REC, 788 YDS, 10 TD
Tackles: Barrett Carter – 68 (34-34)
Sacks: T.J. Parker – 10.0
Interceptions: Khalil Barnes – 3
SMU
Passing: Kevin Jennings – 196-294, 2746 yards, 19-7 (TD-INT)
Rushing: Brashard Smith – 193 ATT, 1157 YDS, 14 TD
Receiving: Roderick Daniels Jr. – 30 REC, 502 YDS, 2 TD
Tackles: Kobe Wilson – 95 (44-51)
Sacks: Isaiah Smith – 6.5
Interceptions: Ahmaad Moses – 3
Players To Watch:
Clemson: Quarterback – Cade Klubnik – Junior
Klubnik is facing the ninth-ranked passing attack in the ACC which should allow him to play his game and control the Tigers offense that ranks fourth in the conference. He averages 253.4 yards per game and he doesn’t turn the ball over only throwing five interceptions this season, he is the key if the Tigers want to claim their first ACC title since 2022
SMU: Running Back – Brashard Smith – Senior
Smith ranks 23rd in the country and third in the ACC in rushing yards and now he faces a Clemson rush defense that ranks at the bottom of the ACC. Look for the Mustangs to establish the run and take control with the ground game.
