The Clemson Tigers have been the ACC’s undisputed powerhouse over the last decade, clinching the conference title seven times in the last 10 tries.
Clemson’s reign only leaves little room for interpretation. Entering a new season, the Tigers are poised to once again stake their claim as one of, if not, the favorites in the race for the ACC championship. Such expectations are well ingrained within South Carolina residents, even though the current absence of sports betting in the Palmetto State remains noteworthy.
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Since 2012, sportsbooks have correctly predicted Clemson, based on preseason odds, as the ACC winner five times, which is twice as much as any other school during that span. Next closest is the Florida State Seminoles, who won it in 2012 and 2014.
And for the first time since 2018, there is no consensus conference preseason favorite. The Tigers (+130) and Seminoles (+140) are closely split evenly for the ACC title. Those odds can be found at Caesars Sportsbook.
Consider the following information and history ahead of your choice for this season’s conference winner.
ACC Preseason Odds History Since 2008
Will Clemson’s ACC Dominance Continue in 2023?
Clemson will not be a heavy favorite to clinch the ACC for the first time since 2018. In that span, the Tigers have won the conference outright four times in five tries.
Although there isn't a South Carolina Caesars Sportsbook yet, Clemson is listed at +130 to capture the conference over at Caesars Sportsbook nationally, while the Florida State Seminoles are closely behind at only +140. Therefore, it is expected to be a tight race between the two leading ACC football programs.
Only the 2021 Pittsburgh Panthers, led by former first-rounder Kenny Pickett, shattered their reach of five straight when they shocked the nation by securing the conference as +6600 preseason underdogs.
Since 2008, the Tigers have been favored to win the ACC Champion seven times. In those seven seasons, Clemson was the eventual champion five times in 2015, 2018, 2019, 2020, and most recently, 2022.
Florida State has earned the second-most titles during that span with three — 2012, 2013, and 2014. In those three campaigns, Florida State was expected to win based on preseason odds, in 2012 and 2014.
The Tigers will face their toughest year ahead while depending heavily upon sophomore quarterback Cade Klubnik and junior running back Will Shipley. Klubnik is +1600 to collect the Heisman Trophy, while Shipley is at +6000, both of which can be found over at Caesars Sportsbook.
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