South Carolina and Clemson set for key Palmetto Bowl clash with playoff implications

The No. 15 South Carolina Gamecocks (8-3) will face the No. 12 Clemson Tigers (9-2) in the 2024 Palmetto Bowl on Saturday. Clemson has won three straight games, while South Carolina is on a five-game winning streak. Clemson is favored by 2.5 points, with an over/under of 49 total points. The Tigers lead the all-time series against the Gamecocks 73-43-4. A win is important for both teams' College Football Playoff hopes. Clemson's junior quarterback Cade Klubnik has 29 passing touchdowns this season, while South Carolina's freshman quarterback LaNorris Sellers has 22 total touchdowns. Both teams are expected to perform strongly based on recent trends.