Clemson offense vs. Wake Forest defense
Key Players -
Clemson:WR Sammy WatkinsQB Tajh BoydRB Andre Ellington
Wake Forest:DT Nikita WhitlockLB Kyle WilberSS Chyl Quarles
Key Matchup: Clemson running game vs. Wake Forest front seven
Wake Forest offense vs. Clemson defense
Key Players -
Wake Forest:WR Chris GivensQB Tanner PriceRB Josh Harris
Clemson:DE Andre BranchDT Brandon ThompsonLB Jonathan Willard
Key Matchup: Wake Forest wide receivers vs. Clemson secondary
Prediction:
Both teams need to win this game if they want to win the ACC Atlantic, so both will be playing at a high level. While Wake isn't great in the run game, its passing attack is dangerous, and Clemson's secondary hasn't exactly been stellar. Wake's secondary isn't bad, but I don't know if they can match the speed of the Clemson receivers. Having Andre Ellington healthy will give the Tigers a huge boost. The Deacs are good enough to make this a game, but I think Clemson will pull away in the end and clinch a berth in the ACC Championship Game.
Clemson 35 Wake Forest 17
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