In the first round, a five against-12 seed matchup will take place tomorrow between the Texas Longhorns and Clemson Tigers.
Texas Longhorns 11-2 vs. Clemson Tigers 10-3
Date: Saturday, December 21
Time: 4:00 p.m. EST
TV Channel: TNT/MAX
Location: DKR-Texas Memorial Stadium, Austin, TX
Line: Longhorns -11.0 / O/U: 51.5
2024 Season Stats
Texas:
2024 Offense (SEC Rank) — P/G
Total Yards: 445.4 (4)
Passing Yards: 281.0 (4)
Rushing Yards: 164.4 (9)
2023 Defense (SEC Rank) — P/G
Total Yards Allowed: 249.8 (1)
Passing Yards Allowed: 143.1 (1)
Rushing Yards Allowed: 106.7 (5)
2024 Points Scored Per Game: 33.6 (4)
2024 Points Allowed Per Game: 12.5 (1)
2024 Ranking: 5
Clemson:
2024 Offense (ACC Rank) — P/G
Total Yards: 445.9 (4)
Passing Yards: 274.1 (4)
Rushing Yards: 180.8 (5)
2024 Defense (ACC Rank) — P/G
Total Yards Allowed: 364.9 (9)
Passing Yards Allowed: 214.4 (5)
Rushing Yards Allowed: 150.5 (14)
2024 Points Scored Per Game: 35.5 (4)
2024 Points Allowed Per Game: 22.3 (4)
2024 Ranking: 12
Series History/All-Time Records
First Ever Matchup
2024 Top Players
Texas Longhorns
Passing: Quinn Ewers – 233-352, 2665 yards, 25-9 (TD-INT)
Rushing: Quintrevion Wisner – 176 ATT, 863 YDS, 3 TD
Receiving: Matthew Golden – 47 REC, 738 YDS, 8 TD
Tackles: Anthony Hill Jr. – 90 (47-43)
Sacks: Anthony Hill Jr. – 7.5
Interceptions: Jahdae Barron – 5
Clemson Tigers
Passing: Cade Klubnik – 282-443, 3303 yards, 33-5 (TD-INT)
Rushing: Phil Mafah – 214 ATT, 1106 YDS, 8 TD
Receiving: Antonio Williams – 71 REC, 838 YDS, 10 TD
Tackles: Barrett Carter – 76 (39-37)
Sacks: T.J. Parker – 11.0
Interceptions: Khalil Barnes – 4
Players To Watch:
Texas: Running Back – Quintrevion Wisner – Sophomore
Wisner had three games this season rushing over 100 yards, but he struggled against the Bulldogs last week as he looked to reach 100 yards for the third straight week. In this game, he faces a rush defense that ranked in the middle of the pack in the ACC. He needs to get back on track if the Longhorns are to move on to face Arizona State.
Clemson: Quarterback – Cade Klubnik – Junior
Klubnik had one of his best games against SMU in the ACC Championship as he threw for 262 yards and had four touchdowns. He will need to have another game like that protecting the ball.
