Clemson Given Almost 100 Percent Chance to Defeat Charleston Southern

The Clemson Tigers are entering this coming week with a record of 3-2 on the season, with the team having a bye last week.

Clemson will be facing off against the Charleston Southern Buccaneers this week, offering them a chance to grab another win. But the Tigers can't overlook Charleston Southern, especially with the team trying to get back on track.

The 2026 season has been a series of ups and downs for this Clemson team, but there is a pathway for them to build some momentum for the season. After this coming week, Clemson will play Virginia Tech and Florida State, both of which have been shaky starts to the year.

But first, the Tigers will need to handle business against the Buccaneers, making sure to add a win to the record. With the game being at home, Clemson has an advantage, but in college football, anything can happen.

Entering the game, Clemson is heavily favored to win the contest, with ESPN giving them almost a perfect chance to make it happen. According to the ESPN matchup predictor, the Tigers have a 99.0 percent chance to take the victory against Charleston Southern this week.

Head coach Dabo Swinney has been in plenty of these games over his long career, and he should have his team ready to go. These are the type of matchups that teams can use to fix problems, but sometimes these games can go very wrong.

For the Tigers to avoid the big upset, they will need to make sure to take this Charleston Southern team seriously. Clemson has the talent to make this game a non-contest by halftime, but executing the game plan will be crucial.

Quarterback Tait Reynolds will need to make sure that he limits any turnovers, getting the offense to run smoothly. Reynolds has seen some success this season, with the Tigers believing that he can help this team going forward.

For the year, Reynolds has thrown for 816 yards with one touchdown and three interceptions. The freshman quarterback has a lot of talent, but he will need to do more for his team as the season moves on. 

If he can't show out in this game, Clemson may have to make some tough decisions. But for now, he is the leader of this group, with the Tigers trusting him to run the show.

Kickoff for this game between the Tigers and Buccaneers is scheduled for 9:00 a.m. PT/12:00 p.m. ET from Memorial Stadium.