Welcome to our weekly predictions post from our writers. You’ll see what they expect the score to be and any wacky or rational predictions they expect to see in each game!
Christopher_h
Scoreline: SMU wins 33-27
I think Clemson may have more explosive receivers and a QB that can heroball a bit more, but SMU is a more complete, well-rounded team. I imagine also that if Clemson wins, SMU drops out of the playoffs, and Clemson gets the most difficult first round matchup (MWC being a higher rated conference champ) to really screw over the ACC.
TD_24
Scoreline: SMU wins 24-20
Pony up.
Berkelium97
Scoreline: SMU wins 31-21
Since we didn't play Clemson this year, I paid no attention to them. But I saw that last week 1) Clemson struggled mightily to defend a mobile QB and 2) SMU has a very effective mobile QB. So SMU likely has an advantage here. Also, it would be nice to see an ACC newcomer run the table in the conference this year.
Rob Hwang
Scoreline: SMU wins 35-28
Rather we have gotten blown out by the eventual conference champs.
Half expected Rob's prediction to be Cal wins 45-10. 😝
Rooting for SMU over Clemson, Oregon over Penn State, Arizona State over Iowa State and Texas over Georgia. Maximize the chaos and destroy the old order.