Clemson vs. North Carolina State: TV Info, Spread, Injury Updates and Game Time

The AP No. 3 Clemson Tigers march to Raleigh to take on North Carolina State in the annual Textile Bowl between the two founders of the ACC. 

Clemson holds a 52-28-1 all-time advantage in the series, but both teams enter the matchup on a roll with undefeated marks.

The Tigers are obviously the favored team, especially after a marquee victory over the Georgia Bulldogs of the SEC in Week 1 followed by a trampling of South Carolina State. The N.C. State Wolfpack dominated Louisiana Tech before struggling to a victory over FCS Richmond.

Here's everything fans need to know about the classic rivalry matchup.

When: Thursday, September 19 at 7:30 p.m. ET

Where: Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh, NC

Television: ESPN

Live Stream: ESPN3

Betting Lines (via Vegas Insider)

• Over/Under: 66 pts
• Spread: Clemson (-13.5)

Clemson Injury Report (via USA Today) 

Mackensie Alexander	CB	09/16/2013	is expected to miss Thursday's game against NC State	Out	groin
Tyshon Dye	RB	09/16/2013	is out indefinitely	Out	back
B.J. Goodson	LB	09/15/2013	is questionable for Thursday's game against NC State	Questionable	concussion
Joe Gore	OL	09/16/2013	is questionable for Thursday's game against NC State	Questionable	knee
Roderick McDowell	WR	09/16/2013	is probable for Thursday's game against NC State	Probable	head
Scott Pagano	DT	08/29/2013	is out indefinitely	Out	knee
Charone Peake	WR	09/11/2013	will miss the remainder of the season	Out	knee
Korrin Wiggins	CB	09/15/2013	is questionable for Thursday's game against NC State	Questionable	hamstring

North Carolina State Injury Report (via USA Today) 

A.J. Ferguson	DT	09/15/2013	is probable for Thursday's game against Clemson	Probable	two-game suspension served
K'Hadree Hooker	WR	08/26/2013	has decided to transfer	Out	personal
Brandon Mitchell	QB	09/01/2013	is expected to miss 4-6 weeks	Out	ankle
Logan Winkles	FB	08/13/2013	will miss the entire season	Out	knee

Can Tajh Boyd and Sammy Watkins Bounce Back?

Quarterback Tajh Boyd and receiver Sammy Watkins are the dynamic duo for Clemson as the team continues its chase for a championship.

Boyd was electric in the Tigers' win over Georgia with 270 passing yards and three scores to go with 42 rushing yards and another two touchdowns. Watkins reeled in six receptions for 127 yards and a touchdown in the major victory.

Boyd and Watkins had a bit of a let-down performance the next week against South Carolina State. An injury scare early in the game prevented Boyd from going the distance, and he only ended up throwing for 169 yards and scoring one rushing touchdown.

Watkins was not much better while he was in the game, catching just three receptions for 19 yards. While the Tigers were content to test their depth and rest in the victory, Boyd and Watkins have now had over a week off after the iffy performances.

For the Tigers to roll right through NC State, Boyd and Watkins need to re-discover their rhythm quickly.

Prediction

Two years ago the Wolfpack bullied Clemson up and down the field en route to a 37-13 victory in Raleigh.

The Tigers won't forget.

While NC State has found a capable starter in quarterback Pete Thomas (449 passing yards) after Brandon Mitchell's injury, Clemson is simply too talented on both sides of the football to lose this game.

The Wolfpack defense will have no answer for Boyd on the ground or through the air. Last year the Tigers dropped 62 points while surrendering 48, but this one should have an even bigger differential.

Final Score 

Tigers win 48-27

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