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Tale of the Tape, Predictions: Louisville vs. Clemson
Oct 5, 2024; Louisville, Kentucky, USA; Louisville Cardinals quarterback Tyler Shough (9) looks to pass against the Southern Methodist Mustangs during the first quarter at L&N Federal Credit Union Stadium. Jamie Rhodes-Imagn Images

Louisville (5-3, 3-2 ACC) is set to face Clemson (6-1, 5-0 ACC) on Saturday, Nov. 2 at 7:30 p.m. EST at Memorial Stadium in Clemson, S.C. Here's how the Cardinals stack up against the Tigers:

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Rankings

Offensive Statistics

Key: National Rank out of 134 FBS Teams (Value)

Defensive Statistics

Key: National Rank out of 134 FBS Teams (Value)

Special Teams Statistics:

Key: National Rank out of 134 FBS Teams (Value)

- FPI Prediction: Per ESPN's Football Power Index, the Cardinals have a 32.9 percent chance to win against the Tigers. Louisville has an FPI rating of 13.3 (17th overall), whereas Clemson has an FPI rating of 16.5 (13th overall).

- SP+ Prediction: Per Bill Connelly's SP+ model, the Cardinals have a 32.32 percent chance to take down the Tigers. Louisville has an SP+ rating of 12.9 (22nd overall), whereas Clemson has an FPI rating of 18.2 (14th overall).

- Kelley Ford Prediction: Per the Kelley Ford ratings, the Cardinals have a 32 percent chance to defeat the Tigers. Louisville has a KFord rating of 13.6 (19th overall), whereas Clemson has a KFord rating of 17.3 (14th overall).

- College Football Insiders Prediction: Per College Football Insiders' IPR metric, the Cardinals have a 34.10 percent chance to take down the Tigers. Louisville has an IPR rating of 58 (24th overall), whereas Clemson has an IPR rating of 66 (12th overall).

- Personal Prediction: Clemson 35, Louisville 28

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This article first appeared on Louisville Cardinals on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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