Clemson Tigers vs. Georgia Bulldogs Preview, Prediction and Odds | August 31st, 2024

Clemson Tigers vs Georgia Bulldogs

The 14th-ranked Clemson Tigers will take on the number one ranked NCAA football team in the nation Georgia Bulldogs in Atlanta, GA for the start of the season. This will be a daunting task for the Tigers to take on the Bulldogs. Georgia dominated last season with a  13-1 record and won the Orange Bowl game against Florida State 63-3, the largest margin of victory in the Orange Bowl history. The Georgia Bulldogs are favored to win this matchup against Clemson with a MoneyLine of -600. But if betting against the spread take Clemson at +13.5.

Clemson Tigers vs. Georgia Bulldogs Odds

Team

Spread

Total

MoneyLine

Clemson Tigers +13.5 (-105) O48.5 +450
Georgia Bulldogs -13.5 (-115) U48.5 -600

**Odds Subject to Change**

Clemson Tigers vs. Georgia Bulldogs Match Details

  • Fixture: Clemson Tigers vs Georgia Bulldogs 
  • Date and Time: August 31, 2024, 12:00pm ET

  • Location: Atlanta, Georgia, Mercedes-Benz Stadium 

  • Weather: 81 degrees

  • Field Type: Dome

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Clemson Tigers vs. (2023) Georgia Bulldogs
0-0 Record 0-0
29.8 Points Per Game 40.1
174.3 Rushing Yards Per Game 191.2
228.4 Passing Yards Per Game 305.3
1026 Offensive Plays Per Game 971
39.9% 3rd Down Conversion 54.22%
51.85% 4th Down Conversion 75.0%
21.08 Points Allowed 15.64
32 Sacks 30
16 Interceptions 14
114 Rushing Yards Allowed 113.6
173.2 Passing Yards Allowed 175.43
6 Turnover Ratio 3
33:06 Time of Possession Per Game 33:28

Key Stats

Clemson Tigers

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The Clemson Tigers finished 9-4 last season. Clemson had some issues on defense allowing 21.1 PPG last season. They allowed 2,252 yards in the passing game and a 52.9% passing completion percentage. The Tigers also gave up 13 touchdowns in the air and 17 rushing touchdowns. Clemson ranked 11th in the nation in yards allowed per game and ranked eighth in rushing offensively. Clemson is ranked 14th in the nation coming into the NCAA football season. Quarterback Cade Klubnik will be the starting QB again this year for Clemson. Last season, Klubnik had a completion percentage of 63.9 for 2,844 passing yards with 19 touchdowns and nine interceptions. Klubnik has improved from his 2022-23 season he is looking to improve for this 2024-25 season but it will be a tough first game for Clemson taking on the number one team in the country Georgia Bulldogs.

Georgia Bulldogs

The Georgia Bulldogs are ranked the number one NCAA football team in the country this year. The Bulldogs will open up the season against the Tigers. Quarterback Carson Beck is a senior this year for Georgia. Beck was a Finalist for the Manning Award and Coaches ALL-SEC Second Team selection. He started all 14 games last season and ranked third nationally and first in SEC passing, fourth in completion percentage.  Georgia had a great season last year finishing 13-1 and winning the Orange Bowl against FSU. They ranked fifth in D-1 with maintaining and average of 40+ points a game. Georgia will look to have another successful season this year and hopefully make it back to the National Championship game.

Prediction

The Georgia Bulldogs should have no issues winning this game against the Clemson Tigers on Saturday. College football is highly anticipated this season for fans all over the country. It is an exciting time of year when college football and professional start in the fall. The Bulldogs are favored this game by -600 and the Tigers pick against the spread +13.5. This game will be played at a neutral site, but fans of both teams will surely make an appearance even though Georgia might have a slight edge in fans since it’s being played in Georgia.

Final Pick

Clemson Tigers +13.5 (-105)

About the Author

My name is Courtney Tressler and I am a sports journalist here at Total Apex Sports. I cover all NFL, NHL, NBA, NCAA and WNBA games. From fantasy, betting and breaking news and updates. Follow me for more content @courtneyjd29.

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