Clemson Tigers defeat Florida State Seminoles 36-24: Recap, Betting Results & AiQ Picks
Sat, Oct 31, 2026 · NCAAF · Clemson Tigers 36, Florida State Seminoles 24
The Clemson Tigers beat the Florida State Seminoles 36-24 on Saturday, October 31, 2026, at Doak Campbell Stadium. The Clemson Tigers covered the spread as 4.5-point underdogs. The game went over the closing total of 50.5, with 60 points combined. AiQ's moneyline pick in this game lost.
Clemson Tigers vs. Florida State Seminoles final score and game recap
The Clemson Tigers led 10-7 after the first quarter. They won the second quarter 13-3 to lead 23-10 at halftime. The Florida State Seminoles outscored the Clemson Tigers 14-13 in the second half. The Clemson Tigers led at the end of every quarter.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Tait Reynolds (Clemson Tigers): 18/32 passing for 189 yards, 2 touchdowns, 0 interceptions.
- Tait Reynolds (Clemson Tigers): 14 carries for 85 yards, 1 rushing touchdown.
- Ashton Daniels (Florida State Seminoles): 21/33 passing for 350 yards, 2 touchdowns, 3 interceptions.
- Micahi Danzy (Florida State Seminoles): 4 catches for 108 yards, 1 receiving touchdown.
Who covered the spread in Clemson Tigers vs. Florida State Seminoles?
The Clemson Tigers covered the spread as 4.5-point underdogs and won outright, by 12 points.
The spread opened at Florida State Seminoles -6 and closed at Florida State Seminoles -4.5.
Did Clemson Tigers vs. Florida State Seminoles go over or under the total?
The game went over: 60 points combined against a closing total of 50.5, over by 9.5. 33 of the 60 points came in the first half.
The total opened at 50 and closed at 50.5.
How did AiQ's Clemson Tigers vs. Florida State Seminoles predictions do?
AiQ's moneyline pick in this game lost.
- Moneyline: the Florida State Seminoles to win at -218, a loss (-$100 on a $100 bet).
Clemson Tigers vs. Florida State Seminoles game prop results: team totals, first quarter and first half
AiQ does not pick game props. This is how the sportsbook markets settled.
- Florida State Seminoles team total 27.5: the under, paying -106, with 24 scored.
- First-quarter total 10.5: the over, paying +114, with 17 points scored.
- First-half total 25.5: the over, paying -115, with 33 points scored.
- Clemson Tigers team total 22.5: the over, paying -115, with 36 scored.
- First-half moneyline: Clemson Tigers won the first half, paying +154.
- First-quarter moneyline: Clemson Tigers won the first quarter, paying +124.
- First-half spread: Clemson Tigers +3.5 covered, paying -118.
Clemson Tigers vs. Florida State Seminoles odds: sportsbook value and line movement
Shortly before the start, the consensus moneyline had the Clemson Tigers at +170 and the Florida State Seminoles at -205. With the bookmaker's margin removed, that made the Florida State Seminoles a 64% favorite. The Clemson Tigers won as the underdog at +170: $170 profit on a $100 bet. On AiQ's moneyline pick, the Florida State Seminoles, the best price before the game was -200 at FanDuel: priced below fair (−1.3% value).
The spread moved toward the Clemson Tigers between the open and the close, and they covered. The total moved up from 50 to 50.5, and the game went over.
Clemson Tigers and Florida State Seminoles betting trends: 2026 season
This result left the Clemson Tigers 5-3 in the 2026 regular season (3-2 at home, 2-1 away or at neutral sites). Against the spread, they covered in 3 of 7 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 4 times and under 3 times.
This result left the Florida State Seminoles 3-5 in the 2026 regular season (3-2 at home, 0-3 away or at neutral sites). Against the spread, they covered in 3 of 7 games with a closing line on file, with 1 push. Their games went over the closing total 4 times and under 3 times. That made it three straight losses for the Florida State Seminoles.
What's next for Clemson Tigers and Florida State Seminoles?
Next for the Clemson Tigers: at the Syracuse Orange on Saturday, November 7, 2026. Next for the Florida State Seminoles: at the Boston College Eagles on Saturday, November 7, 2026.