Clemson vs Florida State head-to-head: position-by-position star ratings, experience, and composite grades on CFB Matchup. They meet Week 9, Saturday, October 31, 2026.
The Breakdown
#23 Clemson's 68 composite edges Florida State's 64; 4.3★ receivers against a 3.0★ secondary decides it.
When Clemson has the ball: TJ Moore's 5★ headlines a 4.3★ receiver group facing Florida State's 3.0★, 2.8-year secondary.
When Florida State has the ball: Duce Robinson's 5★ and 4.0★ receivers attack Clemson's 3.0★ secondary, which starts three first-year transfers.
Swing factor: Vizzina (4★, three years) versus Ashton Daniels (3★, four), one of Florida State's 55% portal starters.
X-factor: Halloween Saturday, Week 9: Florida State's home crowd hosting a ranked ACC road visitor.