No. 3 Clemson looking to clinch ACC Atlantic Division

Pittsburgh (5-4, 2-3 ACC) at No. 3 Clemson (9-0, 6-0, No. 2 CFP), 3:30 p.m. (ABC)

Line: Clemson by 20ˆ½.

Series record: Pittsburgh leads 1-0.

WHAT'S AT STAKE

Clemson can clinch the ACC Atlantic Division and keep its College Football Playoff chances on track with a win over the Panthers. The Tigers could still play for an ACC title with a loss as long as they defeat Wake Forest on Nov. 19. But they have little margin for error at this stage in their chase for a national title. Pittsburgh is seeking bowl eligibility.

KEY MATCHUP

Clemson QB Deshaun Watson against the Pitt defense. Watson bruised his right, throwing shoulder in a win over Syracuse. He says he's not in pain and will play. But if Watson's a touch off, it could open the door for the Panthers to keep things close.

PLAYERS TO WATCH

Pittsburgh: Quadree Henderson is one of college football's best return men. The sophomore leads the nation with three kickoff return touchdowns. Clemson gave up kickoff returns of 39 and 68 yards last week to Syracuse.

Clemson: DE Christian Wilkins has dominated at the line of scrimmage, leading the Tigers with 10 tackles for loss and second on the team with 15 quarterback pressures.

FACTS & FIGURES

Clemson and Pitt have never faced each other in ACC play. They've only played once in the postseason, the Panthers winning 34-3 at the 1977 Gator Bowl. ... Clemson has won 23 straight regular-season games and 20 in a row at home, dating back to a 2013 mid-season blowout loss to Florida State, the eventual national champions. ... This is the first trip Pitt has made to play in the state of South Carolina since losing to the Gamecocks in 1984 ... Pitt RB James Conner is two TDs shy of Ted Brown's ACC mark of 49 while at North Carolina State from 1975-78. ... Clemson is looking to go 10-0 for a second straight season and third time in 35 years, the first coming in its 1981 national championship season. ... Pitt has not faced a team as highly ranked as Clemson since 2007 when it shocked No. 1 West Virginia 13-9.

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