Clemson at Florida State
The Bowden Bowl, Clemson at Florida State, kicks off Saturday, Oct 31 at 7 PM EDT on ACC Network. The Gotta See It Meter calls it worth having on: 29 of 100 (I'll Bite), mostly on power-conference matchup and rivalry: Bowden Bowl.
- Date
- Saturday, Oct 31, 2026
- Kickoff
- TV
- ACC Network · Cable · ESPN app
- Venue
- Doak Campbell Stadium
- City
- Tallahassee, FL
- Week
- Week 9
- Conference game
- Yes
- Rivalry
- Bowden Bowl
I'll Bite
Clemson4–2
Lat LSU10–51
Wvs Ga. Southern22–7
Wvs N. Carolina28–20
Wat California24–10
Lvs Miami (FL)13–41
Wvs Charleston Southern37–0
at Florida St.
Nothing since.
Florida St.3–4
Wvs N Mexico St34–17
Lvs SMU24–27
Lat Alabama36–50
Wvs Central Arkansas34–7
Wvs Virginia38–7
Lat Louisville20–44
Lat Miami (FL)35–43
vs Clemson
Nothing since.
What to expect
These two combine for 53.9 points a game and Clemson plays fast — 70.3 snaps a game, 41st nationally. The last 5 meetings have averaged a 10.6-point margin.
PaceSpeed LimitClemson Speed Limit · Florida St. Snail
SeriesSplit Decisionavg margin 10.6 over 5 meetings
The matchup
season averages · national rank in FBS below each · the fuller bar leads · through Week 7
| Clemson | Florida State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 22.3107th | 31.655th | |
| Points allowed | 21.549th | 27.9107th | |
| Yards per play | 4.8124th | 6.337th | |
| Yards allowed per play | 5.048th | 6.2122nd | |
| Plays per game | 70.341st | 65.392nd | |
| Turnover margin | -4111th | -4111th | |
| 3rd down conversion | 33.3%118th | 42.2%56th |
More stats +11
| Clemson | Florida State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Rushing yards per game | 152.875th | 180.148th | |
| Passing yards per game | 187.8111th | 234.166th | |
| QB completion rate | 63.5%72nd | 58.6%107th | |
| QB yards per attempt | 5.9132nd | 8.821st | |
| O-line rank | 108thline yards · sack rate | 69thline yards · sack rate | |
| D-line rank | 61ststuff rate · havoc | 97thstuff rate · havoc | |
| Sacks | 1453rd | 1910th | |
| Interceptions | 472nd | 472nd | |
| Forced fumbles | 359th | 0135th | |
| Penalties per game | 7.293rd | 6.048th | |
| Time of possession | 29:1689th | 28:20109th |
The series
Clemson leads 4–1 over the last 5
| Year | Result | Margin |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Clemson 24–10 | 14 |
| 2024 | Clemson 29–13 | 16 |
| 2023 | Florida St. 31–24 | 7 |
| 2022 | Clemson 34–28 | 6 |
| 2021 | Clemson 30–20 | 10 |
How to watch
| Network | ACC Network |
|---|---|
| Stream | Cable · ESPN app |
| Kickoff | 7 PM EDT |
| Where | Doak Campbell Stadium, Tallahassee, FL |
What the Meter sees
| Power-conference matchupTwo of the big four on the same field — the bump, plus the floor every power-conference team carries | +14.0 |
|---|---|
| Rivalry: Bowden BowlThey do not like each other, and they never have | +8.0 |
| Conference gameLeague standings are on the line | +5.0 |
| Where it's onACC Network — a network puts its best games where everyone can find them | +2.0 |
| Gotta See It Meter™ | 29 |
Still Ball0–5Worth a Flip6–17I'll Bite18–33Ready to Rumble34–59Thunderdome60–99Maximum100
Quick answers
- What time does Clemson vs Florida State start?
- Saturday, Oct 31 at 7 PM EDT.
- What channel is Clemson vs Florida State on?
- ACC Network.
- How can I stream Clemson vs Florida State?
- Streaming on ESPN app.
- Is Clemson vs Florida State a rivalry game?
- Yes. It's the Bowden Bowl.