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No. 1 Georgia Defeats No. 14 Clemson 34-3 in Season Opener

Aug 31, 2024, 07:17 PM

No. 1 Georgia defeated No. 14 Clemson 34-3 in their season opener at Sanford Stadium. The game, which marked the 66th meeting between the two teams, saw a defensive struggle in the first half, with Georgia leading 6-0 at halftime. Both teams had difficulty scoring, with Georgia and Clemson going 33 consecutive drives without a touchdown dating back to their 2014 matchup. Todd Gurley's 51-yard TD was the last touchdown scored in their previous meeting. Georgia's offense came alive in the second half, scoring 28 points and securing a dominant victory. Clemson's offense struggled throughout the game, managing only a field goal. Georgia's defense was particularly impressive, allowing just 3 points and 76 total yards in the first half. Georgia amassed 160 total yards, including 34 rushing yards, in the first half. The victory extends Georgia's winning streak against Clemson, who have now failed to score a touchdown against Georgia in their last two meetings.