The Clemson Tigers and the Kentucky Wildcats meet for the TaxSlayer Gator Bowl. The matchup is at 12:00 PM ET on December 29, 2023, and airs on ESPN.
The Tigers came out on top 16-7 last time out when they met the South Carolina Gamecocks. The Wildcats picked up a 38-31 victory last time out against the Louisville Cardinals.
Cade Klubnik finished with 100 yards on 15-27 passing (55.6%) in the Tigers’ last game while throwing one interception, plus 11 rushing attempts for 52 yards. Phil Mafah ran for 89 yards on 19 attempts. Tyler Brown posted 40 yards on five receptions.
For the Wildcats in their last game, Devin Leary completed 12 of 22 passing attempts (54.5%) and totaled 206 yards through the air, connecting on three touchdown passes but giving away one interception. Re’Mahn Davis had 14 rushing attempts and finished with 76 yards and one touchdown while also hauling in four receptions for 51 yards and two touchdowns. Izayah Cummings ended the contest with one catch for 55 yards.
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Clemson Players to Watch
- This season, Klubnik has collected 2,580 passing yards (215 yards per game) while connecting on 260 of 413 passes (63% completion percentage), with 19 touchdowns and eight interceptions. He has added 184 rushing yards on 110 carries (plus four touchdowns), averaging 15.3 yards per game.
- Mafah has rushed for a team-leading 894 yards on 168 carries (74.5 yards per game) while scoring nine touchdowns.
- So far this year Will Shipley has run for 798 yards on 156 carries (72.5 ypg), with five rushing touchdowns. Shipley also figures in the passing game, catching 29 passes for 235 yards (21.4 ypg) while scoring two touchdowns.
- This season Brown has 50 catches and leads the team with 517 yards (43.1 per game) while scoring four touchdowns.
- Beaux Collins has also tacked on 38 catches for 510 yards and three touchdowns this year. He averages 51 receiving yards per game.
- Jake Briningstool has totaled 407 yards on 41 receptions with five touchdowns, averaging 33.9 yards per game.
Kentucky Players to Watch
- Leary has passed for 2,440 yards while completing 55.9% of his throws (193-of-345), with 23 touchdowns and 10 interceptions (203.3 yards per game).
- Davis has run for a team-high 1,066 yards on 186 carries (88.8 yards per game) and 13 touchdowns. He also has 317 receiving yards on 29 catches (26.4 yards per game) and seven touchdowns.
- So far this year Ramon Jefferson has rushed for 175 yards on 24 carries (25 ypg).
- Dane Key has reeled in 38 passes for a team-best 553 yards with five touchdowns. He averages 55.3 yards per game.
- Tayvion Robinson has also added 37 catches for 507 yards and four touchdowns this year. He puts up 42.3 receiving yards per game.
- Barion Brown has caught 40 passes for 439 yards and three touchdowns, averaging 36.6 yards per game this year.
Clemson Recent Stat Leaders
- The Tigers’ defense has been helped by the contributions of Patrick Swygert in their last three games, who has amassed .
- Robert Gunn III has helped carry the Tigers’ defense with in their last three games.
- With , Domonique Thomas has been an important part of the Tigers’ defense in their last three games.
- The Tigers’ defensive unit has been helped in their last three games by Briningstool, who has compiled .
Kentucky Recent Stat Leaders
- On defense, Avery Stuart has helped set the tone with in the Wildcats’ last three games.
- On defense, Octavious Oxendine has helped lead the way for the Cats in their last three contests with one sack.
- In the Wildcats’ last three games, Wilson Berry has recorded one sack.
- With one sack in games, Davis has been doing his part for the Cats in their last three contests.
Clemson vs. Kentucky Odds
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clemson | -4 | -112 | -108 | 46 | -110 | -110 |
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Team Stat Comparison
| Clemson | Kentucky | |
|---|---|---|
| Off. Points per Game (Rank) | 29.2 (63) | 28.6 (67) |
| Def. Points per Game (Rank) | 19.9 (16) | 24.8 (52) |
| Turnovers Allowed (Rank) | 12 (46) | 12 (46) |
| Turnovers Forced (Rank) | 17 (17) | 14 (44) |
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