Tallahassee, Fla. – It’s Game Day from Doak Campbell Stadium where No. 22 Clemson battles No. 1 Florida State in the Atlantic Division showdown.

Location: Doak Campbell Stadium

Kickoff:  8:18 PM

Television:   ESPN

2014 Record: Clemson  1-1  Florida State 2-0

ACC Record: Clemson 0-0  Florida State 0-1

Series History: Florida State lead 19-8

Last Meeting:  Florida State won 51-14 in 2013

Chance for First Road Win over No. 1

If Clemson defeats Florida State Saturday night it will be the first time the Tigers have defeated the No. 1 team in the nation on the road.  Clemson’s highest ranked road victories are over No. 3 Florida State in 2003 and No. 3 Virginia Tech in the ACC Championship game in 2011.

It would be just the fourth time this decade where the No. 1 team has fallen at home.

Longest Active AP Poll Streaks

The Tigers have been ranked in the last 50 Associated Press College Football polls.  That is good enough for seventh in the nation.

Top Ten Victories

Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney can tie Danny Ford for top ten wins with a victory tonight.  Dabo is 6-3 in games against top ten teams.  Coach Ford was 7-4-1 against top ten teams as Clemson’s head coach.

Pinion Pins Teams Deep

Bradley Pinion has two punts inside the 20 with no touchbacks this season.  That gives Pinion 26 inside the 20 with no touchbacks the last two seasons.

Clemson on September 20

The Tigers have been very successful on September 20 in the past.  The Tigers are 9-3 overall on that date.  On September 20, 1986 Clemson defeated Georgia 31-28.  In 2003 the Tigers defeated Georgia Tech 39-3 on the road.

Fast Start for Watson

DeShaun Watson is off to a fast start in his career with four touchdowns.  Watson is 10-13 for 213 yards.  He is averaging 16.4 yards per attempt and 21.3 per completion.

TCI Predictions (Updated Saturday)

Robert – Clemson 28  Florida State 17

Will – Florida State 23 Clemson 16

Ed – Clemson 30 Florida State 24

Qualk – Florida State 34 Clemson 24

Hale – Florida State 31 Clemson 25