No. 1 Georgia College Football Team Easily Defeated No. 14 Clemson 32-3 in Season Opener

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The No. 1 Georgia Bulldogs kicked off their 2024 campaign with a resounding 34-3 victory over the No. 14 Clemson Tigers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Saturday. The SEC powerhouses showcased their depth and talent on the day, even without key players in their lineup.

Quarterback Carson Beck led the charge for Georgia, completing 23 of 33 passes for 278 yards and two touchdowns.

The Bulldogs' offense, which started slowly, found its rhythm in the second half, putting together two 75-yard scoring drives that broke the game open.

Clemson's offense struggled throughout the contest, managing only 188 total yards. Quarterback Cade Klubnik completed 18 of 29 passes for 142 yards but was intercepted once as the Tigers' attack failed to find the end zone.

Key Moments:

• - Georgia led by just 6-0 at halftime before dominating in the third quarter
• - Colbie Young caught a 7-yard TD pass to cap one long drive
• - Nate Frazier scored from a 1-yard TD run to finish another
• - Beck connected with London Humphreys on a 40-yard scoring pass, effectively sealing the win

Georgia's ground game was effective despite missing suspended star Trevor Etienne and injured Roderick Robinson. Nate Frazier stepped up, rushing for 83 yards on 11 carries and a touchdown.

Clemson's lone score came on a 26-yard field goal by Nolan Hauser, as the Tigers' offense failed to penetrate Georgia's stout defense.

What's Next:

Clemson returns home to face Appalachian State next Saturday, looking to rebound from this disappointing opener. Georgia hosts FCS opponent Tennessee Tech in what should be a tune-up game before diving into their SEC schedule.