Clemson Tigers ranks 7th of 18 ACC teams in droughts per game (1.74 dpg, below the ACC average of 1.79). Their droughts average 3:48 — near the ACC norm — and have allowed opponents an average of 6.8 pts per drought, contributing to 5 influenced losses (3 decisive/major) this season.
Drought Profile
Droughts/Game
1.74
Conf avg: 1.8 · #7 of 18 in ACC
7th in ACC-0.05/game vs ACC avg
#7 in ACC (18 teams)
Avg Duration
3:48
Conf avg: 226.6 · #9 of 18 in ACC
+0:01 vs ACC avg
How long cold streaks typically last
Avg Pts Allowed
6.8
Conf avg: 7.0 · #5 of 18 in ACC
-0.2 pts vs ACC avg
Opponent points scored per drought
Game Impact
Influenced Losses
5
3 decisive/major — close losses where droughts swung the margin
Timeout Rate
25%
Coach called a timeout in 10 of 40 droughts
Record w/ 2+ Droughts
6-4
vs 17-6 in games with 0–1 droughts
Avg. opponent points scored during drought
Key Takeaway
Critical droughts allow 34% more points than notable ones (8.6 vs 6.4 pts). Longer droughts cost significantly more.