| by David Hood - Senior Writer- 2022-09-05 07:00:05.0 |
Will the Tigers make it eight in a row over the Bees? We find out Monday night in primetime.
Clemson will kick off its 127th football season in school history on Labor Day as the Tigers travel to the home of the NFL's Atlanta Falcons for a prime-time ACC matchup with the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets in the Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, which is set for an 8 p.m. broadcast start (ESPN).
NO. 4/4 CLEMSON (0-0, 0-0 ACC) at GEORGIA TECH (0-0, 0-0 ACC)
WHEN:MONDAY, SEPT. 5, 8 P.M.
WHERE: MERCEDES-BENZ STADIUM, ATLANTA, GA.
TELEVISION: ESPN (Dave Pasch, Dusty Dvoracek, Tom Luginbill
RADIO: Clemson Athletic Network (Don Munson, Tim Bourret, Reggie Merriweather)
RADIO: Touchdown Radio Network (Taylor Zarzour, Gino Torretta)
SATELLITE RADIO: Sirius 84, XM 84, Internet/App 84
CLEMSON/GEORGIA TECH SERIES HISTORY
OVERALL: Clemson trails series, 34-51-2
HOME: Clemson leads series, 17-6
ROAD: Clemson trails series, 15-44-2
NEUTRAL: Clemson leads, 2-1
LAST MEETING: Sept. 18, 2021 (14-8, W)
STREAK: Clemson, Won 7
NOTABLE
*Clemson enters the 2022 campaign riding a streak of 11 consecutive 10-win seasons, including the 2021 campaign in which Clemson battled through injuries and a 4-3 start to finish 10-3 and ranked No. 14 in the final AP Poll. In addition to winning at least 10 games in each of the last 11 seasons, Clemson has also won at least one postseason game (conference championship game, bowl game and/or national championship game) in each of those campaigns, tied with the 1985-95 Florida State Seminoles for the longest such streak on record.
*Clemson is playing its 26th Monday game all-time but only its 10th regular season Monday game in school history.
*Clemson is attempting to improve to 15-11 all-time in Monday games, which would include a 7-3 record in Monday regular season games.
*Clemson is playing its first Monday night game since a 24-18 Labor Day win vs. Florida State in the 2007 season opener.
*Clemson is attempting to improve to 95-24-8 all-time in season openers and give the Tigers victories in 12 of their last 14 season debuts.
*Clemson attempting to earn its 35th all-time victory against Georgia Tech. Georgia Tech is one of 11 schools against whom Clemson has earned at least 30 all-time victories (South Carolina, Wake Forest, North Carolina State, Furman, Virginia, North Carolina, Duke, Maryland, Presbyterian and The Citadel).
*Clemson attempting to win its eighth consecutive game against Georgia Tech, dating to a 43-24 home win in 2015. It would extend Clemson’s longest winning streak in the all-time series and double its second-longest winning streaks in series history (four-game winning streaks across the 1898-1903 seasons and the 1993-96 campaigns).
*Clemson is attempting to win a fourth straight road game against Georgia Tech for the first time in series history. Prior to the current three-game winning streak against the Yellow Jackets in Atlanta, Clemson won consecutive games at Georgia Tech four other times in school history (1902-03, 1906-07, 1986-88, 2001- 03). - Clemson attempting to record its 16th all-time road win against Georgia Tech.
CLEMSON OFFENSE VS. GT DEFENSE
In last season’s low-scoring affair, the Jackets came out in a 3-3-5 look, dared Clemson to throw the ball down the field, and stifled the run game for a while. The Tigers wound up scoring just 14 points in the 14-8 win. Expect Georgia Tech to come out in their 4-2-5 base with different looks.
All eyes will be on quarterback DJ Uiagalelei. He completed 208-of-374 passes for 2,246 yards with nine touchdowns and 10 interceptions while adding 308 yards and four scores on the ground last season. We heard good things about Uiagalelei throughout the spring and fall, but all we have to go on is the limited sample in the spring game. If he struggles again, waiting in the wings is freshman Cade Klubnik. Will Shipley led the ground game with 149 carries for 739 yards and 11 scores, but he’s only one part of a three-headed monster. Kobe Pace (104 carries, 641 yards, six TD) and Phil Mafah (68 carries, 292 yards, three TD) are also in the mix.
At receiver, Joseph Ngata (23 catches, 438 yards, TD) and Beaux Collins (31 grabs, 407 yards, three TD) are the top two returning receivers for the program. Tight end Davis Allen (28 catches, 208 yards, three TD) is going to be a factor in the passing game as well, but Jake Briningstool is set to make an impact as well.
Georgia Tech was abysmal on defense last season and ranked just 12th in the ACC last season in total defense and 13th in scoring defense. They have decent linebacker play with Ayinde Eley and Charlie Thomas, and Myles Sims and Kenny Bennett are veteran players in the secondary. But can they generate a pass rush and affect the quarterback? Can the front four stop the run?
ADVANTAGE: CLEMSON
WHEN GEORGIA TECH HAS THE BALL
Jeff Sims is the man under center for the Jackets, and he’s dangerous with both his arm and his legs. What he doesn’t have is a fantastic supporting cast. The Jackets’ best offensive player last season was Jahmyr Gibbs, and he’s now at Alabama. Tech had to go the transfer route to replace Gibbs and brought in Louisville transfer Hassan Hall. However, Dontae Smith carried the ball 68 times for 378 yards and four touchdowns, while averaging 5.6 yards per carry a year ago and is poised for a breakout season. He’s one to watch in the Jacket backfield.
Clemson fans will recognize South Carolina transfer wide receiver EJ Jenkins, who stands 6-7. However, the offensive line (which includes Clemson transfer Paul Tchio) is going to be a work in progress. The Jackets have one returning full-time starter, right tackle Jordan Williams. Guard Paula Vaipulu started a few games last season, but the Jackets will run out a group that is short on experience at the collegiate level. At right tackle, the Jackets are going to send out a redshirt freshman to take on Justin Mascoll and KJ Henry, and again, this isn’t a good matchup.
As for the Tigers, defensive coordinator Wes Goodwin has one of the most talented groups in the country, including a defensive line that has NFL talent all over the board.
ADVANTAGE: CLEMSON
SPECIAL TEAMS
The Tigers are in good shape at kicker with BT Potter, who hit 21-of-26 field goals last season. Gavin Stewart made 11-of-15 for Tech last season, and hits over 60-percent of his kickoffs into the endzone. At punter, Clemson is going with lefty Aidan Swanson, while Tech has David Shanahan, who averaged a little over 41 yards per punt last season. The Jackets best kick returner from a year ago is at Bama, while the Tigers have the dangerous Will Taylor back to see what damage he can cause. Potter is the difference-maker here.
ADVANTAGE: CLEMSON
WHAT WILL HAPPEN
It’s the first game of the season and anything can happen. The Jackets are looking to use this game as a springboard into a season that features a difficult schedule. But when it comes down to it, the Tigers just appear to have the edge on both lines of scrimmage. If Uiagalelei just takes what’s there and the running backs find a few creases, this one won’t be close. As I’ve written a few times, it’s just not a good matchup for Tech.
FINAL SCORE: CLEMSON 38, GEORGIA TECH 13
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FAQs
Who's favored in the Clemson Georgia Tech game? ›
Georgia Tech vs. Clemson spread: Clemson -24. Georgia Tech vs. Clemson over/under: 51 points.
How many times has Georgia Tech beat Clemson? ›Clemson won the first four games of the rivalry, but Georgia Tech leads the all-time series 51–32–2. There have been two lengthy win streaks, as the Yellow Jackets went 15–0 against Clemson from 1908 to 1934 and 10–0 against Clemson from 1953 to 1968.
Has Georgia Tech beat Clemson? ›Georgia Tech actually holds the all-time lead in the series 50-34. The teams first played in 1898, with the Tigers winning 23-0. The largest margin of victory that Clemson earned in the series was in 1903 when they beat Georgia Tech by a score of 73-0.
Is the Clemson Georgia game sold out? ›ATLANTA – The 2022 Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game between Clemson and Georgia Tech has officially sold all available tickets for its prime-time matchup on Labor Day night at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.
Is Georgia favored over South Carolina? ›Caesars Sportsbook lists Georgia as a 25-point favorite on the road for this noon ET kickoff. The total number of points Vegas thinks will be scored, or the over/under, is 55 in the latest Georgia vs. South Carolina odds. Before making any South Carolina vs.
Is Clemson supposed to be good this year? ›Clemson's defense will be its best ever
Clemson's defense has ranked in the Top 10 nationally in both total defense and scoring defense in six of the past eight years, including 2021. The 2022 season should be the best ever.
On Saturday, Oct. 7, 1916, Georgia Tech's football team beat Cumberland 222-0. Quite simply, it is the biggest beatdown in the history of college football.
Who is the winningest team in college football history? ›Measured in total wins, the Michigan Wolverines lead all other football programs across all divisions with 987 wins.
What team has beaten Georgia the most? ›...
Georgia's all-time record against every SEC team.
| OPPONENT | RECORD | WIN % |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri | 5-1 | .833 |
| Kentucky | 57-11-2 | .814 |
| Mississippi State | 17-6 | .739 |
| Vanderbilt | 56-19-2 | .727 |
The Clemson–South Carolina rivalry is an American collegiate athletic rivalry between the Clemson University Tigers and the University of South Carolina Gamecocks.
Who is Georgia's biggest rival in college football? ›
The Florida–Georgia football rivalry is an American college football rivalry game played annually by the University of Florida Gators and the University of Georgia Bulldogs, both members of the Eastern Division of the Southeastern Conference.
Who is Georgia Tech's biggest rival? ›Clean, Old-Fashioned Hate is an American college football rivalry between the Georgia Bulldogs and the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets. The two Southern universities are located in the U.S. state of Georgia and are separated by 70 miles (110 km) . They have been heated rivals since 1893.
Can you drink beer at Clemson football games? ›No alcohol is permitted. Those appearing intoxicated and/or in possession of alcoholic beverages will be denied entry or will be subject to ejection from the facilities.
Who has the longest sellout streak in college football? ›...
AVERAGE HOME ATTENDANCE.
| 1 | Michigan (7) | 111,459 |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Penn State (7) | 105,678 |
| 3 | Ohio State (7) | 103,383 |
| 4 | Texas A&M (7) | 101,608 |
| 5 | Alabama (7) | 101,117 |
GREENSBORO, Ga, (AP) — The University of Georgia will not sell beer and alcohol to most football fans at Sanford Stadium again in 2022.
How much was Georgia favored over South Carolina? ›Georgia is a 24.5-point favorite over South Carolina, according to the VegasInsider consensus line. The Bulldogs beat USC by 27 in Athens last year.
Does South Carolina have a chance against Georgia? ›ESPN's FPI gives South Carolina an 8.8% chance at a very unexpected victory versus Georgia. The total is set at 55.
What's the prediction of the Georgia South Carolina game? ›Picks and Parlays: Georgia 42, South Carolina 16
1 spot in the AP Top 25 College Football Poll and should solidify that position at South Carolina this week. The Bulldogs should have no trouble scoring while the defense bottles up the Gamecock offense.
At Clemson, a potential student will need at least a 2.8 GPA, as students below the 2.8 mark were mostly rejected. Any GPA above a 3.7 almost guarantees admission into Clemson. After reviewing Clemson, we noticed that the SAT is very important in the admissions process.
What is a good GPA to get into Clemson? ›Average GPA: 4.43
With a GPA of 4.43, Clemson requires you to be at the top of your class. You'll need nearly straight A's in all your classes to compete with other applicants.
What is the average GPA for Clemson University? ›
Average GPA: 4.43
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That distinction belongs to Portland State, which piled up 105 points in a win against Delaware State in 1980.
Has there ever been a 0 0 college football game? ›Oregon and Oregon State played to a 0-0 tie in heavy rain at Autzen Stadium in a game plagued by miscues. The teams moved the ball fairly well – they combined for a total of 583 yards – but the weather prevented both from holding onto the ball.
Has any team ever gone 0 and 16? ›The 2007 New England Patriots were the first NFL team to achieve a perfect 16-0 regular season record, and seemed destined to go down as the greatest team ever until their stunning defeat in Super Bowl XLII.
Has 16 team ever beat a 1? ›16 team has ever defeated a No. 1 seed in March Madness history occurred in 2018 when No. 16 UMBC defeated No. 1 Virginia 74-54.
Has any 16 seed ever beat 1? ›UMBC is the only No. 16 seed to ever beat a No. 1 seed since the field expanded to 64 teams in 1985. Entering the 2022 tournament, No.
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Deep South's Oldest Rivalry.
| Statistics | |
|---|---|
| Current win streak | Georgia, 6 (2017–present) |
Traditionally, Georgia has had three main rivals: Georgia Tech, Auburn, and Florida. The two schools played periodically until South Carolina's entrance into the SEC in 1992. Recruiting battles have always existed between the two, but intensified due to South Carolina's success under head coach Steve Spurrier.
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What is the biggest rivalry in football history? ›
| Teams | Derby nicknam | Biggest win |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Barcelona vs Real Madrid | El Clásico | 11-1 (Real Madrid) |
| 2. Celtic F.C. vs Rangers F.C. | The Old Firm Derby | 7-1 (Celtic) |
| 3. Boca Juniors vs River Plate | The Superclásico | 6-0 (Boca Juniors) |
| 4. AC Milan vs Inter Milan | Derby della Madonnina (Milan Derby) | 0-6 (AC Milan) |
The Chicago Bears-Green Bay Packers rivalry is the longest-running and has seen the most games played of any rivalry. Since their first meeting in 1921, 184 times have passed between them. Chicago currently leads the series by six games, 92-86-6.
What is the oldest football rivalry in the South? ›HOUSTON – It seems that the University of Texas has the most rival schools in the nation. That's according to SportRivalry.com which has ranked college sports teams that have the most rivals. And what would you know, the Longhorns are a rival to the most teams with 11. Duke comes in second with 7.
Which football team has the most rivals? ›...
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|---|---|
| York | Hull City |
The Harvard and Yale football rivalry, known as "The Game," is the second-oldest continuing rivalry in college football.
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Can you vape on Clemson campus? ›Clemson University is a tobacco-free campus as of Jan. 1, 2016. The policy was approved by the University's administrative council, based on input from a task force comprised of faculty, staff, undergraduate and graduate students. All forms of tobacco and smoke-related products are prohibited under the policy.
Can you sneak alcohol into a stadium? ›Most stadiums won't let you bring food or beverages inside the gate with you, but you might be able to convince security personnel to let you finish a soda inside. In that case, you can always go with the Liquor Skin.
Can you drink tap water in Clemson? ›
The drinking water system complies with all applicable Federal, State and local safe drinking water regulations.
What is the loudest stadium in college football? ›Neyland Stadium wasn't the loudest college football game ever, but it was pretty close, the News Sentinel reported. The Seattle Times reported that the highest decibel level ever record at a college football game was 133.6 decibels played at the University of Washington at Husky Stadium in 1992.
What is the largest crowd ever at a college football game? ›A crowd of 114,804 saw Michigan defeat Notre Dame 35-31, setting an NCAA collegiate football attendance record for the modern era (in 1927, an estimated crowd of over 117,000 packed Soldier Field in Chicago to see Notre Dame face the University of Southern California).
Who has the largest stadium in college football? ›Alcoholic Beverages and Illegal Drug Use
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Seat cushions -- no wider than 16" and without arms or pockets -- will still be permitted into the venues. Fans may also bring in blankets during cold weather events, provided they carry them in over an arm or shoulder to allow for easy screening upon entry.
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Who Has The Best Odds to Win College Football Championship. The Georgia Bulldogs are favorites to win the College Football Playoff National Championship with -125 odds. The Ohio State Buckeyes have the next best odds at +250.
Who is favored to win the national championship in college football? ›Here are the Top 25 college football odds to win the 2022-23 national championship via FOX Bet. For the full list of odds, click here. The Ohio State Buckeyes are the current favorites to win the next College Football Playoff (CFP).
Who is favored in the South Carolina Clemson game? ›South Carolina football vs.
Clemson is listed as the favorite with -500 odds to win while South Carolina holds +375 money line odds.
Who is favored for Cotton Bowl? ›
The Crimson Tide are getting a lot of respect from the oddsmakers, as they are a 13.5-point favorite.
Who will win the 2023 College Football Championship? ›| Georgia Bulldogs | Alabama Crimson Tide |
|---|---|
| (13–1) | (13–1) |
| SEC | SEC |
| 33 | 18 |
| Head coach: Kirby Smart | Head coach: Nick Saban |
1 team in the nation at this point last season, that top spot has not yet been gripped in 2022. Georgia does sit No. 1 in the AP Top 25 and Coaches Poll, but Ohio State leads the pack in the CBS Sports 131 with the Buckeyes also a +180 favorite to win the national championship, according to Caesars Sportsbook.
Who will be #1 in college football? ›Ohio State vs. Clemson spread: Tigers -7.
What seed is most likely to win the NCAA Tournament? ›| Seed | 2nd Round | Win Championship |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 99.3% | 16.0% |
| 2 | 93.8% | 3.5% |
| 3 | 84.7% | 2.8% |
| 4 | 78.5% | 0.7% |
Clemson remains top public university, leads State of South Carolina in U.S. News rankings. Clemson University was once again ranked as one of the top public universities in the country according to the 2022 U.S. News & World Report ranking of 381 national universities.
Is Tennessee favored over South Carolina? ›The Vols are currently listed as 22-point favorites in the latest Tennessee vs. South Carolina odds from Caesars Sportsbook, while the over/under for total points scored is 66.
Who is favored Carolina vs Atlanta? ›Falcons vs. Panthers money line: Atlanta -145, Carolina +122.
Who is favored to win the guaranteed rate bowl? ›
Caesars Sportsbook lists the Golden Gophers as five-point favorites in the latest West Virginia vs. Minnesota odds. The over-under for total points is set at 44.5.
Who is favored in the Sugar Bowl 2022? ›Sugar Bowl Odds - Mississippi vs. Baylor. The 8th-ranked Mississippi Rebels are slight favorites against the 7th-ranked Baylor Bears in the Sugar Bowl on New Year's Day on ESPN.
Who is favored in NFC game? ›In its latest NFL odds, Caesars Sportsbook lists the Rams as likely to make it back this year as 3.5-point favorites over the 49ers in Sunday's 2022 NFC Championship Game. The 49ers beat the Rams twice already this year and Los Angeles hasn't defeated San Francisco since the final week of the 2018-19 season.