Furman at Clemson: How to watch, storylines to follow

Clemson will play in Death Valley for the first time this season on Saturday as the Tigers host Furman at 3:30 p.m.

This is a short week for Clemson after playing Monday night in Atlanta against Georgia Tech.

Furman opened the season last Thursday, defeating North Greenville 52-0.

The Paladins are not currently ranked in the FCS coaches poll but are receiving votes. Clemson dropped to No. 5 in the AP Poll this week after defeating the Yellow Jackets.

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

Clemson-Furman game info

Teams: Furman (1-0) at Clemson (1-0)

When: Saturday, Sept. 10, 3:30 p.m.

Where: Memorial Stadium; Clemson, S.C.

Betting line: Clemson is favored by 44.5 points.

Series history: Clemson leads 43-10-4

Television channel: ACC Network (Wes Durham, Roddy Jones, Taylor Davis)

Stream online: WatchESPN

Weather report: Showers are expected for most of the day on Saturday. The high is 71.

What to watch for

• Clemson is playing on a short week on Saturday after playing in Atlanta Monday night. Dabo Swinney said a few guys were banged up, which could lead to them being unable to go Saturday after only a few days of rest.

• The Tigers are attempting to win their 19th consecutive home opener.

• Clemson is looking to win its 35th straight game at home. No player on Clemson’s team has ever lost a home game.

• The Tigers will continue their streak of playing an in-state FCS opponent every year since 2007.

Clemson depth chart

OFFENSE

QB — D.J. Uiagalelei (Cade Klubnik)

RB — Will Shipley (Kobe Pace or Phil Mafah)

WR — Joseph Ngata (Dacari Collins)

WR — E.J. Williams or Beaux Collins

WR — Brannon Spector (Antonio Williams)

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 (Jake Briningstool)

DEFENSE

DE — Myles Murphy or Justin Mascoll

DT — Tyler Davis or Ruke Orhorhoro

DT — Bryan Bresee or Ruke Orhorhoro

DE — KJ Henry (Kevin Swint)

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 Nate Wiggins

SS –- Andrew Mukuba (R.J. Mickens)

FS — Jalyn Phillips or Tyler Venables

CB — Fred Davis or Nate Wiggins

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 (Antonio Williams)

KR — Will Shipley or Kobe Pace