Aug 31, 2024; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Georgia Bulldogs wide receiver Colbie Young (8) catches a touchdown pass in front of Clemson Tigers cornerback Jeadyn Lukus (10) in the third quarter at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports
No. 1 Georgia scored 28 second-half points to crush No. 14 Clemson, 34-3, in the Aflac Kickoff Game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Saturday.
The Tigers (0-1) held strong on defense through the first half and trailed only 6-0 at intermission before the Bulldogs (1-0) turned the highly anticipated Week 1 matchup into a laugher.
Carson Beck threw two touchdowns and 278 passing yards as part of a 23 of for 33 day, and tailback Nate Frazier ran for 83 yards and a score on 11 carries.
Georgia finished with over 250 more yards of total offense than Clemson (447 to the Tigers’ 188). Cade Klubnik was 18 of 29 passing for just 142 yards and an interception, and the Bulldogs shut down the Tigers’ running game with Phil Mafah held to only 16 carries for 59 yards.
The Tigers will have to put Saturday’s drubbing behind them in a hurry with Appalachian State visiting Death Valley on Sept. 7 for Clemson’s home opener at Memorial Stadium.
Here’s a look at some of the images from Saturday’s game.
Aug 31, 2024; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Clemson Tigers quarterback Cade Klubnik (2) runs through smoke on field before the 2024 Aflac Kickoff Game against the Georgia Bulldogs at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ken Ruinard-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 31, 2024; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Clemson Tigers head coach Dabo Swinney walks onto the field with players before the 2024 Aflac Kickoff Game with the University of Georgia Bulldogs at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: – Ken Ruinard – USA TODAY Sports
Aug 31, 2024; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Clemson Tigers safety Khalil Barnes (7) and safety Kylon Griffin (18) run by Georgia Bulldogs quarterback Carson Beck (15) on the ground during the first quarter of the 2024 Aflac Kickoff Game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ken Ruinard-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 31, 2024; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Clemson Tigers running back Phil Mafah (7) runs against Georgia Bulldogs linebacker CJ Allen (3) during the first quarter of the 2024 Aflac Kickoff Game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ken Ruinard-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 31, 2024; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Clemson Tigers head coach Dabo Swinney reacts after a call by an official a during the first quarter of the 2024 Aflac Kickoff Game against the Georgia Bulldogs Bulldogs at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ken Ruinard-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 31, 2024; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Georgia Bulldogs kicker Peyton Woodring (91) scores the first points of the game against Clemson Tigers during the second quarter of the 2024 Aflac Kickoff Game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ken Ruinard-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 31, 2024; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Clemson Tigers head coach Dabo Swinney reacts after officials reversed a pass interference call against the Georgia Bulldogs during the second quarter of the 2024 Aflac Kickoff Game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ken Ruinard-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 31, 2024; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Georgia Bulldogs wide receiver London Humphreys (16) dives into the end zone for a touchdown past Clemson Tigers safety Khalil Barnes (7) and safety R.J. Mickens (9) in the third quarter at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 31, 2024; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Georgia Bulldogs running back Cash Jones (32) dives in for a touchdown past Clemson Tigers linebacker Kobe McCloud (21) in the third quarter at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 31, 2024; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Georgia Bulldogs running back Nate Frazier (3) reacts after scoring a touchdown against the Clemson Tigers during the second half at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 31, 2024; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Clemson Tigers wide receiver Cole Turner (22) is gang tackled by the Georgia Bulldogs defense including linebacker Smael Mondon Jr. (2) and linebacker Chaz Chambliss (32) during the second half at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 31, 2024; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Georgia Bulldogs linebacker Jalon Walker (11) tackles Clemson Tigers quarterback Cade Klubnik (2) during the second half at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 31, 2024; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Georgia Bulldogs head coach Kirby Smart wears the old leather helmet after a victory over the Clemson Tigers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 31, 2024; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Clemson Tigers head coach Dabo Swinney joins the team in the alma mater after the 2024 Aflac Kickoff Game against the Georgia Bulldogs at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ken Ruinard-USA TODAY Sports
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