The Charleston Southern Buccaneers (3-3) visit the Clemson Tigers (3-2) on Saturday, October 17, 2026 at Memorial Stadium, Clemson, SC. Kickoff is scheduled for 12:00 PM ET, and the game airs on ACC Network. No point spread, moneyline or total had been posted at research time, so the odds are listed as TBD below. Below is our Charleston Southern vs Clemson preview with the latest odds, point spread, moneyline, over/under, kickoff time, TV channel and where to watch, plus a look at each team’s season so far, head coach and key players. Lines may move before kickoff.
Charleston Southern vs Clemson Odds, Spread, Kickoff Time & TV
| Matchup detail | Line / info |
|---|---|
| Matchup | Charleston Southern at Clemson |
| Records | Charleston Southern 3-3 · Clemson 3-2 |
| Spread | TBD |
| Moneyline | TBD |
| Total | TBD |
| Venue | Memorial Stadium, Clemson, SC |
| Date/Time | Saturday, October 17, 2026 · 12:00 PM ET |
| TV / How to Watch | ACC Network |
| Head Coaches | Charleston Southern: HC Gabe Giardina, OC Seth Strickland · Clemson: HC Dabo Swinney, OC Chad Morris |
Charleston Southern Preview: Season So Far, Coach & Key Players
Season so far: The Charleston Southern Buccaneers are 3-3 overall, 0-2 in OVC–Big South play. Results to date: Aug 27 — L 20-17 at Lindenwood; Sep 5 — L 31-0 at Georgia Southern; Sep 12 — W 26-20 at The Citadel; Sep 19 — W 65-0 vs Point University; Oct 3 — L 12-10 vs Gardner-Webb; Oct 10 — W 49-39 vs South Carolina State. Most recently, Charleston Southern beat South Carolina State 49-39 at home. Through 6 games, Charleston Southern is averaging 27.8 points scored and 20.3 points allowed per game.
Head coach: Gabe Giardina (head coach since 2023). Offensive coordinator: Seth Strickland. Defensive coordinator: Randall McCray.
Key players (2026 season stats):
- Passing leader: Lek Powell (QB) — 48/93, 552 yards, 3 TD, 1 INT
- Rushing leader: Hakeem Watters (RB) — 55 carries, 369 yards, 6 TD
- Receiving leader: Mekhi Campfield (WR) — 15 receptions, 198 yards, 4 TD
- Sacks leader: Steve Zayachkowsky (LB) — 2 sacks
- Tackles leader: Steve Zayachkowsky (LB) — 60 total tackles
Strengths: A defense holding opponents to 20.3 points per game. Questions: Handling a road trip to Memorial Stadium.
Clemson Preview: Season So Far, Coach & Key Players
Season so far: The Clemson Tigers are 3-2 overall, 2-1 in ACC play. Results to date: Sep 5 — L 51-10 at LSU; Sep 12 — W 22-7 vs Georgia Southern; Sep 19 — W 28-20 vs North Carolina; Sep 25 — W 24-10 at California; Oct 3 — L 41-13 vs Miami. Most recently, Clemson lost to Miami 41-13 at home. Through 5 games, Clemson is averaging 19.4 points scored and 25.8 points allowed per game.
Head coach: Dabo Swinney (head coach since 2009). Offensive coordinator: Chad Morris. Defensive coordinator: Tom Allen.
Key players (2026 season stats):
- Passing leader: Tait Reynolds (QB) — 83/128, 816 yards, 1 TD, 3 INT
- Rushing leader: Gideon Davidson (RB) — 66 carries, 371 yards, 4 TD
- Receiving leader: Bryant Wesco Jr. (WR) — 25 receptions, 315 yards
- Sacks leader: Will Heldt (DE) — 4 sacks
- Tackles leader: Corey Myrick (S) — 43 total tackles
Strengths: A pass rush paced by Will Heldt (4 sacks). Questions: A defense allowing 25.8 points per game; an offense averaging 19.4 points per game; the response to a 41-13 loss to Miami.
How to Watch Charleston Southern vs Clemson
- Date: Saturday, October 17, 2026
- Kickoff: 12:00 PM ET
- Venue: Memorial Stadium, Clemson, SC
- TV / Streaming: ACC Network
Odds: No DraftKings line posted via ESPN as of October 12, 2026 2:12 AM PT (Arizona time) (TBD). Lines may move before kickoff. Records, results and season stats via ESPN; coaching staffs per 2026 staff listings. This page is an informational matchup preview only.