Georgia Tech at Clemson: Week 11 preview

Georgia Tech (2-6) visits Clemson (5-3) on Sat, Nov 14 · 12:30 PM ET.
SP+ power ratings: Georgia Tech -1.1 (75th), Clemson 4.7 (55th). SP+ projects Clemson by 8.3, including 2.5 points of home field.
The Georgia Tech offense ranks 82nd in FBS in EPA per play (+0.08); the Clemson defense ranks 32nd (+0.04 allowed). Biggest Georgia Tech edges: second-level yards per carry, EPA per rush, rushing success rate. The Clemson defense holds the edge in EPA per pass, power success rate, passing explosiveness.
The Clemson offense ranks 128th in FBS in EPA per play (−0.04); the Georgia Tech defense ranks 117th (+0.21 allowed). Biggest Clemson edges: rushing explosiveness. The Georgia Tech defense holds the edge in passing success rate, standard-downs success rate, success rate.
Schedule so far (average FBS opponent SP+): Georgia Tech +3.6 (52nd toughest), Clemson +7.9 (24th toughest).
Weather: Clear, 53°F at kickoff (feels like 47°), 2% chance of rain, wind SW 4 mph gusting to 6.