Clemson at Florida State: How to watch, storylines to follow

Clemson is hoping to start a new College Football Playoff streak in 2022 after missing out on the CFP last season.

The Tigers can overcome a major hurdle and arguably their biggest test of the year Saturday night in Tallahassee.

No, Florida State isn’t ranked, and yes, the Seminoles have lost two straight, but Mike Norvell has FSU headed in the right direction and playing much better on both sides of the ball.

“This definitely will be our toughest challenge, toughest environment, for sure, great place to go play a ballgame,” Clemson coach Dabo Swinney said. “I think they’re a team that not only can play with anybody, I think they can beat anybody on any given day.”

Here’s what you need to know about Saturday’s matchup:

Clemson at Florida State game info

Teams: No. 4 Clemson (6-0, 4-0) at Florida State (4-2, 2-2)

When: Saturday, Oct. 15, 7:30 p.m.

Where: Doak Campbell Stadium (79,560); Tallahassee, Florida

Betting line: Clemson is favored by 4.5 points. The over-under is 51.

Series history: Florida State leads 20-14. The Tigers have won six straight games in the series.

Television channel: ABC (Chris Fowler, Kirk Herbstreit, Holly Rowe)

Stream online: WatchESPN

Weather report: It is expected to be in the mid 70s and clear at kickoff.

What to watch for

• Clemson is playing in primetime on ABC for the third consecutive week. The Tigers beat NC State and Boston College the past two weeks to stay undefeated.

• Clemson has scored at least 30 points in every game this season. If the Tigers reach at least 30 points again this week, it will mark the first time in program history that Clemson has scored at least 30 points in its first seven games of the year.

• The Tigers currently have the nation’s longest winning streak and can push it to 13 games with a win on Saturday.

• Clemson can improve to 7-0 for the 10th time in program history with a win.

Clemson depth chart for Florida State

OFFENSE

QB — D.J. Uiagalelei (Cade Klubnik)

RB — Will Shipley (Phil Mafah)

WR — Joseph Ngata (Adam Randall)

WR — Beaux Collins (E.J. Williams)

WR — Antonio Williams (Brannon Spector)

LT — Jordan McFadden (Tristan Leigh)

LG — Marcus Tate (Collin Sadler or John Williams)

C — Will Putnam (Trent Howard or Ryan Linthicum)

RG — Walker Parks (Bryn Tucker)

RT — Blake Miller (Mitchell Mayes)

TE — Davis Allen (Luke Price)

TE — Jake Briningstool (Sage Ennis)

DEFENSE

DE — Myles Murphy or Justin Mascoll

DT — Tyler Davis or Ruke Orhorhoro

DT — Bryan Bresee or Ruke Orhorhoro

DE — KJ Henry or Xavier Thomas

SLB/NB — Barrett Carter (Malcolm Greene or Wade Woodaz)

MLB — Jeremiah Trotter Jr. or Keith Maguire

WLB — Trenton Simpson (LaVonta Bentley)

CB — Sheridan Jones or Andrew Mukuba (Toriano Pride)

SS –- Andrew Mukuba (R.J. Mickens)

FS — Jalyn Phillips or Tyler Venables

CB — Nate Wiggins or Andrew Mukuba (Fred Davis)

SPECIAL TEAMS

K — BT Potter (Robert Gunn)

P — Aidan Swanson (BT Potter)

KO — BT Potter (Robert Gunn)

LS K — Philip Florenzo (Holden Caspersen)

LS P — Holden Caspersen (Philip Florenzo)

H — Drew Swinney (Clay Swinney)

PR — Will Taylor or Antonio Williams

KR — Will Shipley