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Will Shipley is finally glad to see Clemson on the right side of the turnover game. The Tigers recovered two first-quarter fumbles from ACC leading rusher Omarion Hampton and Clemson's defense clamped down on high-scoring No. 22 North Carolina in a 31-20 victory Saturday night. Shipley, Clemson's all-ACC tailback, was front-and-center of his team's issues at the start of the season, losing two fumbles in a season-opening, surprise loss at Duke.
Line: Clemson by 14 1/2, according to FanDuel Sportsbook. It would be a consolation prize for the Tigers in this unexpected season of struggle. Clemson was picked to win the ACC title during the summer and must win its last two league games to avoid its first losing conference season since 1998.