Clemson Not Given Strong Chance to Take Down Florida State

The Clemson Tigers dropped another game this past weekend, falling to the Virginia Tech Hokies at home.

Clemson now sits with a record of 4-3 on the season, with the team going 2-2 in ACC play so far. The 2026 season hasn't gone to plan for this team, with the Tigers struggling against any of the better teams that they have faced.

But the Tigers have another opportunity to try and salvage the year a little this coming week, with the team heading on the road to face the Florida State Seminoles. Florida State hasn't had the best year either, with the team holding a record of 3-4 on the season, going 1-3 in their ACC games.

Each side understands the stakes of this game, especially with both teams struggling to start the year. For the Tigers, this could offer them some semblance of positivity in a year that has been worrisome for the program.

Entering this game against Florida State, the Tigers aren't seen as the favorites, and they come in with low chances of winning. According to the ESPN matchup predictor, the Tigers only have a 28.1 percent chance of taking down the Seminoles this week.

For the Tigers, the only way that this team is going to have a chance to win is if the offense can get going. Against Virginia Tech, Clemson struggled to move the ball again, with quarterback Tait Reynolds only throwing for 153 yards in the game.

Reynolds, a freshman under center, hasn't been able to get this Tigers' offensive attack going at all, and it's hurt the program. For the year, Reynolds has thrown for 1,096 yards with one touchdown and three interceptions.

Clemson's defense has allowed them to stay in games this year, with the offense falling way behind. This has seen the team struggle to win games, and it's been one of the more troubling parts to the 2026 season.

Against the Seminoles, the offense is going to have to figure something out for Clemson to get the win. But this team has shown that they may just not be a good offense, and this could cause some trouble down the stretch. 

This game with Florida State could help build momentum if the Tigers can get the win. Clemson has a favorable schedule over the last few weeks, but the Seminoles are the first roadblock for this group.

Kickoff for the game between Clemson and Florida State is scheduled for 4:00 p.m. PT/7:00 p.m. ET from Doak Campbell Stadium in Tallahassee.