South Carolina at Clemson Week 13 College Football Matchup South Carolina at Clemson Matchup - Week 13
Sat, Nov 28 2026 · Week 13 · 🏟 Memorial Stadium Clemson, SC · Turf · 81,500 cap
South Carolina✈ 114 miSame TZ
Preseason projection — This game has not yet been played and 2026 in-season data is not yet available. Edges are based on 2025 full-season performance. Confidence will increase once in-season games are logged.
📊 Punt & Rally Projection
South Carolina
21
Clemson
27
P&R Line Clemson -5.5
P&R Total O/U 47.5
Confidence 69 Good
Matchup Prediction
Clemson has the edge in this matchup
Both Momentum Control (CSS) and Game Control metrics favor Clemson entering this game.
Momentum Control
58.4%
Clemson wins
Lean
Game Control
58.6%
Clemson wins
Lean
Advanced Stats
All 4 factors agree → Clemson · 83.1% ATS historically when all four align
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South Carolina 2026 Schedule
South Carolina's 2026 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Sat 9/5South Carolina vs Kent State-26
Sat 9/12South Carolina vs Towson-28.5
Sat 9/19South Carolina vs Mississippi State-7
Sat 9/26South Carolina at Alabama+13
Sat 10/3South Carolina vs Kentucky-7
Sat 10/10South Carolina at Florida+4
— Bye Week —
Sat 10/24South Carolina vs Tennessee+6.5
Sat 10/31South Carolina at Oklahoma+15.5
Sat 11/7South Carolina vs Texas A&M+9.5
Sat 11/14South Carolina at Arkansas-1.5
Sat 11/21South Carolina vs Georgia+18
Sat 11/28South Carolina at Clemson+5.5
Clemson 2026 Schedule
Clemson's 2026 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Sat 9/5Clemson at LSU+11.551.5
Sat 9/12Clemson vs Georgia Southern-19.5
Sat 9/19Clemson vs North Carolina-14.5
Fri 9/25Clemson at California-2
Sat 10/3Clemson vs Miami+11
— Bye Week —
Sat 10/17Clemson vs Charleston Southern-30
Sat 10/24Clemson vs Virginia Tech-13.5
Sat 10/31Clemson at Florida State+0.5
Fri 11/6Clemson at Syracuse-14
Sat 11/14Clemson vs Georgia Tech-6
Sat 11/21Clemson at Duke-1
Sat 11/28Clemson vs South Carolina-5.5
Advanced Stats
Advanced Analytics Matchup
Matchup-adjusted (offense vs opponent defense) · 2025 season (prior year)
Clemson PPA Edge
Agreement Signals — When All Metrics Agree
Elite · 83.1% ATS
PPA + PPO + SR + Havoc
All 4 Agree
→ Clemson
Elite · 82.4% ATS
PPA + PPO + Havoc
3 Agree
→ Clemson
Elite · 73.9% ATS
PPA + Success Rate
Both Agree
→ Clemson
Individual Factors — Ranked by Predictive Strength
PPA Overall
Points added per play · Elite predictor
South Carolina #109
+0.206
Clemson #55
+0.275
Clemson Edge
PPA Passing
Pass efficiency edge · Strong predictor
South Carolina #109
+0.366
Clemson #58
+0.529
Clemson Edge
Havoc Total
Def. disruption rate · Strong predictor
South Carolina #61
0.160
Clemson #9
0.196
TFLs, sacks, PBUs, forced fumbles — higher is better
Clemson Edge
Points Per Opp
Drive-finishing edge · Strong predictor
South Carolina #134
+5.297
Clemson #59
+6.949
Clemson Edge
Success Rate
Play consistency edge · Solid predictor
South Carolina #118
+0.742
Clemson #67
+0.840
Clemson Edge
Field Position
Avg start (lower=better) · Solid predictor
South Carolina #128
73.4
Clemson #39
69.7
Avg yards from own endzone to average start — lower is better · longer bar = better field position
Clemson Edge
Advanced stats sourced from CFBD · 2025 season (prior year — 2026 data not yet available) · Edges are matchup-adjusted (offense vs opponent defense)
Power Ratings
Team Power Ratings
Overall · Offense · Defense ratings · Updated as season progresses
Clemson Rated Higher
Overall Power Rating
South Carolina #41
5.3
Clemson #28
8.2
Offense Rating
South Carolina #36
18.3
Clemson #42
18.0
Defense Rating (lower = better defense)
South Carolina #45
13.0
Clemson #22
9.8
Power ratings updated throughout the season as results accumulate
Momentum Control (CSS)
Consecutive Scoring Sequences Who builds scoring momentum? Clemson Edge
Avg sequences created per game
South Carolina #118
0.55
Clemson #65
1.00
Avg sequences allowed per game (lower is better)
South Carolina #67
0.91
Clemson #15
0.50
Clemson +0.46
CSS Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 58.4% of games historically
Based on 2025 full season · preseason estimate
Game Control (GC)
Win Probability Dominance Who controls games start to finish? Clemson Edge
Avg GC score per game (offense)
South Carolina #52
40.7
Clemson #28
47.6
Avg GC score allowed per game (lower is better)
South Carolina #78
40.8
Clemson #69
38.0
Clemson +6.9
GC Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 58.6% of games historically
Based on 2025 full season · preseason estimate
Coaching Matchup
South Carolina
Shane Beamer #45
33–30 (52%) · Yr 6 at school
OC Kendal Briles Yr 1 #39
DC Clayton White Yr 3 #15
Staff Rating
3.31 #25
Clemson
Dabo Swinney #29
186–53 (78%) · Yr 18 at school
OC Chad Morris Yr 1 #67
DC Tom Allen Yr 2 #16
Staff Rating
3.24 #31
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: Momentum Control is a great measure for predicting game outcome but NOT an 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: Game Control is another great measure for predicting game outcome but NOT an 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