Charleston Southern at Clemson Week 2 College Football Matchup Charleston Southern at Clemson Matchup - Week 2
Sat, Sep 9 2023 · Week 2 · 🏟 Memorial Stadium Clemson, SC · Turf · 81,500 cap
Charleston Southern✈ 197 miSame TZ
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Preseason projection — This game has not yet been played and 2023 in-season data is not yet available. Edges are based on 2022 full-season performance. Confidence will increase once in-season games are logged.
📊 Punt & Rally Projection
Charleston Southern
23
Clemson
37
P&R Line Clemson -14
P&R Total O/U 60
Confidence 75 Good
Vegas Clemson -50.5 · O/U 53.0
Matchup Prediction
Clemson has the edge in this matchup
Both Momentum Control (CSS) and Game Control metrics favor Clemson entering this game.
Momentum Control
71.6%
Clemson wins
Solid
Game Control
76%
Clemson wins
Strong
Vegas Spread
Clemson -50.5
O/U 53.0
DraftKings
Charleston Southern 2023 Schedule
Charleston Southern's 2023 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
— Bye Week —
Sat 9/9Charleston Southern at Clemson+50.5L17–6653.0L17–66OY
Clemson 2023 Schedule
Clemson's 2023 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Mon 9/4Clemson at Duke-12.5L7–2854.0L7–28UN
Sat 9/9Clemson vs Charleston Southern-50.5W66–1753.0W66–17ON
Sat 9/16Clemson vs Florida Atlantic-25.0W48–1451.5W48–14OY
Sat 9/23Clemson vs Florida State+2.0L24–3155.5L24–31UN
Sat 9/30Clemson at Syracuse-7.0W31–1452.0W31–14UY
Sat 10/7Clemson vs Wake Forest-21.0W17–1253.5W17–12UN
— Bye Week —
Sat 10/21Clemson at Miami-3.0L20–2848.5L20–28UN
Sat 10/28Clemson at NC State-9.5L17–2444.5L17–24UN
Sat 11/4Clemson vs Notre Dame+3.0W31–2344.5W31–23OY
Sat 11/11Clemson vs Georgia Tech-17.5W42–2155.5W42–21OY
Sat 11/18Clemson vs North Carolina-7.5W31–2058.0W31–20UY
Sat 11/25Clemson at South Carolina-7.5W16–748.0W16–7UY
Fri 12/29Clemson vs Kentucky-3.5W38–3544.5W38–35ON
Momentum Control (CSS)
Consecutive Scoring Sequences Who builds scoring momentum? Clemson Edge
Avg sequences created per game
Charleston Southern #139
0.00
Clemson #45
1.39
Avg sequences allowed per game (lower is better)
Charleston Southern #155
5.00
Clemson #6
0.31
Clemson +1.39
CSS Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 71.6% of games historically
Based on 2022 full season · preseason estimate
Game Control (GC)
Win Probability Dominance Who controls games start to finish? Clemson Edge
Avg GC score per game (offense)
Charleston Southern #136
4.5
Clemson #11
68.9
Avg GC score allowed per game (lower is better)
Charleston Southern #137
88.1
Clemson #12
19.8
Clemson +64.5
GC Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 76% of games historically
Based on 2022 full season · preseason estimate
About these metrics
Advanced Stats shows matchup-adjusted factor edges (offense vs opponent defense). Combination signals — when PPA, PPO, Success Rate, and Havoc all point the same direction — have historically predicted the SU winner in 95–97% of games and the ATS winner in 82–83% of games (2021–2025, FBS vs FBS, regular season).
Impact: Advanced Stats are the best performance based metric used to predict the outcome of games.

Momentum Control (CSS) measures consecutive scoring sequences — when a team scores, holds the opponent scoreless, then scores again. Teams entering a game with a CSS edge of +1.0 or more have won 71–78% of games historically (2021–2025, FBS vs FBS).
Impact: CSS is not a predictive ATS advantage, data shows this is already considered when lines are set.

Game Control (GC) measures win probability dominance — how thoroughly a team controlled the game from start to finish. Teams with a GC edge of +12 or more have won 67–76% of games historically. When both metrics agree, combined confidence is higher. When they split, treat as a lean at best.
Impact: GS is not a predictive ATS advantage, data shows this is already considered when lines are set.

Power Ratings are a custom-built composite of a Teams Talent, Experience & Production, Coaching & Performance Metrics. These are updated constantly with roster changes, performance once the games start for the 2026 season, injuries the team is dealing with and scheduling situations.
Impact: There are a wide range of power ratings available, we think ours is the best, you can decide for yourself