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    CLEMSON — Clemson football is looking to win its fifth straight game this weekend.

    The No. 11 Tigers (4-1, 3-0 ACC) face Wake Forest (2-3, 1-1) Saturday (noon ET, ESPN) at Allegacy Federal Credit Union Stadium in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Clemson looks to win its 16th straight game against the Demon Deacons.

    Here’s what you need to know about the matchup:

    Clemson Football is the best team in the first quarter of FBS

    Clemson has the best point differential in the country in the first quarter, averaging 18 points (most in FBS) and zero points (tied with Texas and Indiana). During the four-match winning streak, it dominated the teams in the opening 15 minutes, forcing opponents to play from the back.

    In the first quarter, Tigers quarterback Cade Klubnik is 32-for-44 for 559 yards passing and 10 total touchdowns (three rushing). Clemson has recorded three sacks and forced five turnovers and 10 points in the first quarter.

    What you need to know about Wake Forest quarterback Hank Bachmeier

    Wake Forest lost its opening game 45-13 to North Carolina A&T and dropped its next three games to Virginia (31-30), Ole Miss (40-6) and Louisiana (41-38). Wake Forest defeated NC State 34-30 last Saturday for its first conference victory.

    The Demon Deacons are averaging 30.6 points per game, ninth-highest in the conference. Hank Bachmeier recorded 1,313 yards on seven touchdowns and two interceptions through five games. His favorite target is wide receiver Taylor Morin, who has 345 yards on 26 catches.

    Wake Forest allows 31 points per game, second-most in the ACC, and records the fewest sacks in the conference with six.

    MORE: What Dabo Swinney said about the upsets in Alabama, Tennessee and Clemson’s “windshield mentality.”

    Clemson’s Phil Mafah can build on season-high performance against Wake Forest

    Mafah rushed for 154 yards on 25 carries to help Clemson beat FSU in Week 6. It was a season of high carries and yards for the No. 1 running back. Mafah ranks fifth in the ACC in rushing yards (496) and third in average rushing yards (99.2) and yards per carry (7.3).

    Mafah is aiming for his first 1,000-yard rushing season and is on track to surpass the milestone. He’ll look to win more against Wake Forest, a team that allows the third-most rushing yards per game (168.8) in the conference.

    Clemson’s History vs. Wake Forest

    Clemson is 71-17-1 all-time against Wake Forest, the second-highest win total against any opponent. These teams first met in Charlotte, North Carolina, in 1933, where the Tigers won 13-0. Clemson defeated the Deacons 17-12 in their game at Memorial Stadium last year.

    The Tigers have won their last 15 games by a combined score of 595-224. The last time Wake Forest defeated Clemson was in 2008, when it won 12-7.

    Clemson score prediction vs. Wake Forest

    Clemson 44, Wakebos 14: The Tigers have had some close calls against the Deacons over the last two years, but their dominance against them will continue on Saturday. Backed by a premier defense, Clemson quarterback Cade Klubnik will continue his strong play that will help the Tigers defeat Wake Forest.

    Derrian Carter covers Clemson athletics for The Greenville News and the USA TODAY Network. Email him at [email protected] and follow him on X, formerly known as Twitter, @DerrianCarter00

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