FBS-CFB Game Preview: Furman Paladins (6-5) vs. Clemson Tigers (5-5)

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Venue & Event Details

Location: Memorial Stadium (“Death Valley”), Clemson, SC

Kickoff: 4:30 PM EST

Broadcast: The CW Network

Special Note: Clemson has designated this matchup as Military Appreciation Day and Senior Day.

Weather Forecast

Temperature: 59°F at kickoff, dropping into mid-50s by evening

Conditions: Partly cloudy skies, winds 6–10 mph

Impact: Mild conditions; both passing and rushing unaffected

Injury Report

Furman Paladins: QB Jace Wilson (healthy, 1,987 yards, 14 TDs, 8 INTs); RB Dominic Roberto (healthy, 865 yards, 9 TDs); WR Ryan Miller (healthy, 612 yards, 5 TDs).

Clemson Tigers: QB Cade Klubnik (healthy, 2,221 yards, 14 TDs, 9 INTs, plus 4 rushing TDs); RB Phil Mafah (healthy, 711 yards, 6 TDs); WR Antonio Williams (healthy, 802 yards, 7 TDs).

Key Player Matchups

Cade Klubnik (Clemson QB) vs Furman Secondary: Klubnik’s dual-threat ability will test a Paladins defense that has struggled against Power Five passing attacks.

Dominic Roberto (Furman RB) vs Clemson Front Seven: Roberto’s power running (865 yards, 9 TDs) against a Clemson defense ranked top-40 nationally in rush defense.

Antonio Williams (Clemson WR) vs Furman CBs: Williams’ explosiveness (7 TDs) against a secondary that has allowed multiple 100-yard receivers this season.

Recent Team Forms

Furman: Lost 45–28 vs Chattanooga (Nov. 8); beat VMI 31–14 (Nov. 15).

Clemson: Beat Florida State 24–10 (Nov. 8); lost 46–45 vs Duke (Nov. 1); preparing for Louisville before this matchup.

Series History

All-time: Clemson leads 44–10–4 vs Furman.

Recent: Clemson won 35–12 in 2022.

Streak: Clemson has won 32 straight games vs Furman, their longest active streak against any opponent.

Betting Trends:

Clemson is 4–6 ATS this season.

Furman is 5–6 ATS.

Clemson is 39–0 vs FCS opponents since 1978.

Historical Betting Results

Clemson has covered in 2 of last 4 games.

Furman has failed to cover in 3 of last 5 games.

Clemson has won every head-to-head matchup since 1938.

Prediction: Clemson 41 – Furman 17

Game Odds

Furman Paladins              56.5

Clemson Tigers                 – 41.5

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, November 21, 2025