College Football Week 2: Appalachian State vs. Clemson
Can the Mountaineers pull another upset?
Appalachian State (+31.5) at Clemson (-31.5)
The Appalachian State Mountaineers travel to Death Valley to face the Clemson Tigers in a highly anticipated Week 2 matchup.
The Mountaineers pulled off one of the biggest upsets in college football history in 2007 when they beat Michigan as a 41-point underdog.
Can they do it again against the defending national champions?
Appalachian State Mountaineers
The Mountaineers are coming off a 34-17 victory over East Tennessee State in Week 1.
Camerun Peoples rushed for 112 yards and a touchdown, while Chase Brice passed for 259 yards and two touchdowns.
The Mountaineers' defense forced three turnovers, including two interceptions.
Clemson Tigers
The Tigers are coming off a 41-10 victory over Georgia Tech in Week 1.
D.J. Uiagalelei passed for 267 yards and two touchdowns, while Will Shipley rushed for 88 yards and a touchdown.
The Tigers' defense forced two turnovers, including an interception.
Keys to the Game
Here are the keys to the game:
- Appalachian State must play mistake-free football. The Mountaineers can't afford to turn the ball over or make penalties against Clemson.
- Clemson must get pressure on Chase Brice. The Tigers' defense needs to force Brice into making mistakes.
- Appalachian State must control the tempo of the game. The Mountaineers need to keep the ball out of Clemson's hands as much as possible.
Prediction
This is a tough game to pick. Clemson is the defending national champion and has a lot of talent. However, Appalachian State has a history of pulling off upsets.
I think the Mountaineers will keep it close, but Clemson will ultimately win the game.
Clemson 31, Appalachian State 24
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