Clemson 2012 Season Odds
CLEMSON, SC (The Spread) – The Clemson Tigers threatened to contend for a national title last season, can they find a way to go all the way in the 2012 College Football Season?
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After starting last season 8-0 and climbing to No. 6 in the polls, the Tigers finished 2-4 in their last six games. While the Tigers won 10 games for the first time since 1990, and won the ACC Championship, there was still an air of disappointment for head coach Dabo Swinney.
This season, the Tigers bring back 15 total starters and have their sights set on championships. According to oddsmakers, Clemson has 60/1 odds to win the 2013 BCS National Championship and 5/1 odds to defend their ACC title. They have also been given 11/4 odds to win the ACC Atlantic Division and an over/under win total of 8.5 games.
If the Tigers are to get back to double-digit wins, they will do so with their explosive offense that averaged 33.6 points and 441 total yards last season. Clemson returns all key skill positions as quarterback Tajh Boyd is back after throwing for 3,828 yards and 33 TD’s in 2011. Receiver Sammy Watkins is also back after catching 82 passes for 1,219 yards and 12 TD’s. Both men are on the Heisman Trophy watch list, as Watkins has 35/1 odds to win while Boyd has 45/1 odds. Clemson also brings back running back Andre Ellington, who rushed for 1,178 yards and 11 scores in 2011.
Where Clemson will need to improve this year is defense. The Tigers gave up 29.3 points and 394 total yards per game last season and all four losses were by at least 14 points. Clemson has seven starters back on defense, including all three starting linebackers.
The schedule for Clemson is favorable, as its toughest non-conference games are at home against South Carolina and against Auburn in Atlanta. ACC contests see Georgia Tech, and Virginia Tech at home, with road games at Florida State and Boston College.
For total odds for the Clemson Tigers for the 2012 College Football Season, see below.
2012 Clemson Season Odds
2013 BCS National Championship Odds: 60/1
2012 ACC Conference Championship Odds: 5/1
2012 ACC Atlantic Division Odds: 11/4
2012 Heisman Trophy Odds: Sammy Watkins (WR) 35/1
2012 Heisman Trophy Odds: Tajh Boyd (QB) 45/1
2012 Over/Under Win Total Odds: 8.5
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