At Clemson, the best offseason news was no news at all when it came to quarterback Kyle Parker.

That’s because the soon to be redshirt sophomore turned down a boatload of money after being drafted by the Colorado Rockies, and decided to return to school.

So how does that affect the college football futures betting? Let’s take a look, as we analyze Clemson, and whether they’ll go over or under 7 wins.

For Clemson, everything really does start with their strong armed signal caller. In his first year under center, the 6’0, 210 lb. Parker led Clemson to an impressive 9-5 record (9-5 ATS) and surprising ACC Atlantic Division title. Included in the wins was an impressive season ending 21-13 victory over Kentucky in the Music City Bowl.

However, unlike last year, Parker won’t have the assistance of C.J. Spiller, by far the Tigers biggest offensive threat in 2009.

After becoming a first round draft pick of the Buffalo Bills, Spiller is now gone, putting added pressure on inexperienced backup Andre Ellington. The junior rushed for just 491 yards last year, but did have an impressive 7.2 yards per carry. He’ll be running behind an offensive line that returns four starters.

Speaking of returning starters, the defense will be bolstered by a fully healthy Da’Quan Bowers at defensive end. The former high school All-American was effective last year, but limited by several nagging injuries. He’ll be joined by six other starters off last year’s 25th ranked scoring defense (20.4 points allowed per game), including safety DeAndre McDaniel, a potential All-American. McDaniel tied for third in college football last year with eight interceptions, while also finishing second on this team in tackles.

As always the schedule remains daunting for Clemson. They’ll open with two games they should win comfortably (North Texas and Presbyterian) before heading down to the Plains to face Auburn. After that, it’s three games in four weeks against the best of the Coastal division, with Miami and Georgia Tech on the road, with a visit from North Carolina sandwiched in between (They’ll also played Maryland, which should be an easy win). They also have to travel to the underappreciated Boston College, and Florida State as well. And as always, South Carolina waits at the end of the schedule.

So where does that all leave us? Truthfully, when it comes to Clemson getting seven wins in the college football futures betting, this writer just doesn’t see it. Take the UNDER.

Look, can this team go over seven wins? Absolutely. But with four really tough road games, they can’t afford to slip up at home at all, which won’t be easy with visits from Georgia Tech and Miami. Essentially this team has no margin for error.

And with still more questions than answers, the smart play here seems to be the UNDER.

That’s right folks, the college football futures betting is in full effect, and it’s time to make your pick today.

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