Clemson Tigers defeat Charleston Southern Buccaneers 37-0: Recap, Betting Results & AiQ Picks
Sat, Oct 17, 2026 · NCAAF · Charleston Southern Buccaneers 0, Clemson Tigers 37
Clemson Tigers routed Charleston Southern Buccaneers 37-0 on Saturday, October 17, at Memorial Stadium. Charleston Southern Buccaneers covered the +42.5 spread as the underdog, while the game finished well under the 54.5 total at 37 combined points.
Charleston Southern Buccaneers vs. Clemson Tigers final score and game recap
Clemson's offense was in control from the opening kickoff. The Tigers built a 10-0 lead in the first quarter, then scored 24 unanswered points in the second to reach 34-0 by halftime. The third quarter produced no scoring from either team. Clemson scored 3 points in the fourth quarter.
Gideon Davidson led Clemson's ground game with 13 carries for 59 yards and a rushing touchdown. Chris Johnson Jr. contributed two rushing scores on seven carries for 34 yards. Charleston Southern's offense never threatened. Hakeem Watters managed 13 carries for 46 yards, and Maxwell Warren caught five passes for 38 yards, but the Buccaneers could not reach the end zone.
Who covered the spread in Charleston Southern Buccaneers vs. Clemson Tigers?
Charleston Southern Buccaneers covered the +42.5 spread.
Did Charleston Southern Buccaneers vs. Clemson Tigers go over or under the total?
The game went under the 54.5 total. The combined score of 37 points fell 17.5 points short.
How did AiQ's Charleston Southern Buccaneers vs. Clemson Tigers predictions do?
AiQ was 1-0 across every graded pick.
- Moneyline: Clemson Tigers – WIN
Charleston Southern Buccaneers vs. Clemson Tigers game prop results: team totals, first quarter and first half
- Charleston Southern Buccaneers team total 3.5: Under (paid -120); the Buccaneers finished with 0 points.
- Clemson Tigers team total 48.5: Under (paid -113); the Tigers finished with 37 points.
- First-quarter moneyline: Clemson Tigers won the first quarter.
- First-half total 30.5: Over (paid -112); the half produced 34 points.
- First-quarter total 13.5: Under (paid +114); the quarter ended 10-0.
- First-half spread Clemson Tigers -24.5: Covered (paid +102); the Tigers led 34-0 at halftime.
Charleston Southern Buccaneers and Clemson Tigers betting trends: 2026 season
Charleston Southern is 0-2 overall, winless in both road and neutral-site contests. The Buccaneers are 0-1 against the spread and 0-1 on totals in games with recorded closing lines. They are on a two-game losing streak.
Clemson sits at 4-2 overall with a 3-1 home record and 1-1 away or neutral. Against the spread, the Tigers are 2-3 in five games with recorded closing lines. On totals, they are 3-2 over/under in five games. Their last five results, most recent first, are W, L, W, W, W.
What's next for Charleston Southern Buccaneers and Clemson Tigers?
Clemson will host Virginia Tech Hokies on Saturday, October 24.