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(NCAAF) Clemson vs. Louisville, 09/17/2015 3:30 PM, Score: 20 - 17
Point Spread: -5.50 | -103.00 Clemson (Away)
Result: Loss
This is a 5* play on the Clemson Tigers.

At first glance, a 31-24 loss to an SEC team in Week 1 doesn't look too bad, but Louisville looks significantly worse after a home loss to Houston in Week 2. It's also worth noting that Auburn needed overtime to avoid being upset by an FCS team. The Week 1 loss to Auburn wasn't as close as the score would indicate, as the Cardinal scored two TDs in garbage time in the finale 6 1/2 minutes.

Reggie Bonnafon and Lamar Jackson combined to throw for 167 yards and an INT on 17-of-33 passing against Auburn. Jackson got another chance against Houston, but was replaced by third stringer Kyle Bolin after throwing a pair of INTs. Louisville coach Bo Pelini has already announced that Bolin will start tonight.

So the Cardinal will send their third string quarterback in to face a tough Clemson defense that ranked first nationally in scoring defense in 2014. The Tigers are in good shape at the quarterback position with a healthy Deshaun Watson. The sophomore was injured in the win over Louisville last year, and Clemson's offense sputtered in his absence. He's completed 77 percent of his passes with five TDs in two games so far in 2015.

Take CLEM.

GL,

Jesse Schule