Updated odds released for key Clemson games following spring ball

Clemson has a lot to be excited about with what they could be this fall. Now, with spring practice wrapped up, the Tigers should be even more roused considering the latest that some have to say about a pair of their games.

Vegas released updated odds following the spring period and made the Tigers in both of their additions in the first month of their season. First, in their opener in Durham, Dabo Swinney’s team is a near double-digit favorite over Duke. Then, in their massive matchup in the fourth week against the Seminoles, Clemson was listed as a field goal favorite over FSU.

• Clemson (-9.5) @ Duke
• Florida State vs. Clemson (-3)

The Tigers have not faced Duke since 2018 due to the conference’s previous scheduling model. With the new model in place starting this season, they kick things off in Wallace Wade Stadium and try to make an early statement by handling their business by far more than 10.

After that, September 23rd is the date many have circled in the ACC and nationally for Clemson. That’s when they’ll host Florida State in a matchup that will arguably feature the league’s two best teams this fall. They were in a similar spot when they played last season in Tallahassee where the Tigers won 34-28 after coming into Doak Campbell as -4.5 point favorites.

The Tigers still have a way to go before everything is ready to roll considering all their new additions, specifically offensively. Still, considering it’s the end of April, Clemson will have to feel good about already being favored in two of their first four, including one that will be pivotal to them and in the ACC.

Swinney evaluates Klubnik’s progress during the spring

Dabo Swinney was encouraged by Clemson quarterback Cade Klubnik’s progress during spring practice.

Klubnik himself acknowledged steps forward, but left room for improvement after the spring game. Swinney was high on Klubnik’s ability to extend plays and get outside the pocket.

That type of play could really give the quarterback chances to make a highlight reel for Clemson this season.

“He made some great off-schedule plays and extended plays,” Swinney said. “I mean, that’s what you love. That’s what I love to see. The rest of it will come together when it needs to be, you know, a couple of tough breaks. I mean, it was a great play by Nate. I mean, the ball is right on the money. And it’s, you know, we’ve kind of played a little short and at worst it needs to be incomplete. But we were kind of tight to the body and Nate reached around tupped it and those are supposed to be picks, you know …  

“But he did a heck of a job and what you love about him is, man he can extend. I mean, he can really turn you know 2.8 seconds in eight, nine seconds. It’s just hard … But he’s had a great spring for sure. A really, really good spring. And I’m just pleased with what we’ve been able to get in and so yeah, as being incomplete, yes, we know that but we still have been able to get everything installed. We’ve still been able to lay a good foundation. And now it’s going to come together nicely. I really believe that.”