ACC Championship Game Stat Primer: Clemson Tigers vs Notre Dame Fighting Irish

Last time these two teams met it resulted in the game of the year for 2020. With Trevor Lawrence in play for this game, how will his impact shake up this rematch?

Betting Odds and Trends

• Clemson -10.5
• O/U 59.5
• Clemson is 5-1 ATS at a neutral site since 2018
• Notre Dame is 18-13 ATS as an underdog under Brian Kelly

Clemson’s record in ACC Championship games: 6-1

• 6th straight appearance

This is Notre Dame’s first ever appearance in a conference championship game

• Teams playing in their first ACC Championship are 2-9

Comparing these two stud QB’s in 2020

Ian Book vs Top 25 opponents (11 games)

• 63% completion percentage
• 2,551 passing yards (231.9 yards per game)
• 20 touchdowns
• 6 interceptions

Trevor Lawrence in Conference Championship/College Football Playoff games (6 games)

• 59% completion percentage
• 1,587 passing yards (264.5 yards per game)
• 14 touchdowns
• 0 interceptions

Which star running back has the advantage?

Well, maybe there’s a chance neither have the advantage due to the stout run defenses on both sides

Converting on 3rd down will be the key in this game for both teams

• Notre Dame is allowing a conversion rate of 26.3% on 3rd down this year (3rd in FBS)
• Clemson is allowing a conversion rate of 30.8% on 3rd down this year (9th in FBS)
• Clemson was 4 for 15 on 3rd down when they played Notre Dame earlier this year

Last time these two teams met: 11/7/2020

• Not much needs to be said about this instant classic

Who will leave Charlotte as the ACC Champions? What will the playoff ramifications be as a result of this game? Let me know on Twitter @James_Costanz