The No. 5 Clemson Tigers (8-0) visit the Notre Dame Fighting Irish (5-3) at Notre Dame Stadium on Saturday, November 5, 2022.
The Tigers enter the matchup after winning 27-21 over the Syracuse Orange in their last game on October 22. Their last time out, the Fighting Irish won 41-24 over the Syracuse Orange. D.J. Uiagalelei threw for 138 yards, with no touchdowns and two interceptions on 13-of-21 passing (61.9%) for the Tigers in that matchup against the Orange. Will Shipley took 27 carries for 172 yards (6.4 yards per carry) and two touchdowns, while adding three receptions for 17 yards in the passing game. Joseph Ngata led the receiving charge against the Orange, catching three passes for 50 yards. Drew Pyne threw for 116 yards for the Irish against the Orange, going 9-for-19 (47.4%) with one touchdown and one interception. In that matchup, Audric Estime had a 20-carry, 123-yard game (6.2 yards per attempt) with two touchdowns. Michael Mayer caught three passes for 54 yards (18.0 yards per catch).
The Fighting Irish are 4.5-point underdogs against the Tigers (the game has an over/under of 46 points).
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