No 4 Clemson overcomes sluggish start, beats Ga Tech 41-10
— After getting much of the blame for a disappointing season by Clemson standards, DJ Uiagalelei needed good things to happen in the season opener.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Clemson Tigers
41
Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets
10
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLEM | 0 | 14 | 10 | 17 | 41 |
| GT | 0 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 10 |
Mercedes-Benz Stadium · 47,712 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/7/26 | @ Syracuse Orange | W 18-13 | NCAAF |
| 10/31/26 | @ Florida State Seminoles | W 36-24 | NCAAF |
| 10/24/26 | vs Virginia Tech Hokies | L 16-20 | NCAAF |
| 10/17/26 | vs Charleston Southern Buccaneers | W 37-0 | NCAAF |
| 10/3/26 | vs Miami Hurricanes | L 13-41 | NCAAF |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Touchdown 1:35 41-10
Will Taylor 3 Yd pass from Cade Klubnik (Robert Gunn III Kick)
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Touchdown 6:27 34-10
Will Shipley 3 Yd Run (B.T. Potter Kick)
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Field Goal 8:45 27-10
B.T. Potter 32 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 1:18 24-10
DJ Uiagalelei 9 Yd Run (B.T. Potter Kick)
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Field Goal 5:41 17-10
B.T. Potter 29 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 9:47 14-10
E.J. Jenkins 13 Yd pass from Jeff Sims (Jude Kelley Kick)
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Field Goal 1:15 14-3
Jude Kelley 45 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 3:52 14-0
Beaux Collins 6 Yd pass from DJ Uiagalelei (B.T. Potter Kick)
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Touchdown 9:53 7-0
Will Shipley 1 Yd Run (B.T. Potter Kick)
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GT
3 plays, 2 yards, 1:35 · End of Game
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CLEM 1:35
10 plays, 66 yards, 3:40 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 1:35 41-10
Will Taylor 3 Yd pass from Cade Klubnik (Robert Gunn III Kick)
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GT 5:15
3 plays, 3 yards, 1:12 · Punt
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CLEM 6:27
4 plays, 15 yards, 1:03 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 6:27 34-10
Will Shipley 3 Yd Run (B.T. Potter Kick)
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GT 7:30
3 plays, 0 yards, 1:15 · Punt
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CLEM 8:45
6 plays, 26 yards, 2:14 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 8:45 27-10
B.T. Potter 32 Yd Field Goal
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GT 10:59
6 plays, 27 yards, 2:00 · Downs
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CLEM 12:59
6 plays, 37 yards, 2:03 · Punt
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GT 0:02
3 plays, 6 yards, 1:16 · Punt
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CLEM 1:18
9 plays, 74 yards, 3:14 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 1:18 24-10
DJ Uiagalelei 9 Yd Run (B.T. Potter Kick)
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GT 4:32
3 plays, 7 yards, 1:09 · Punt
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CLEM 5:41
12 plays, 63 yards, 4:06 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 5:41 17-10
B.T. Potter 29 Yd Field Goal
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GT 9:47
9 plays, 57 yards, 4:29 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 9:47 14-10
E.J. Jenkins 13 Yd pass from Jeff Sims (Jude Kelley Kick)
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CLEM 14:16
3 plays, 6 yards, 0:44 · Punt
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CLEM 0:01
5 plays, 18 yards, 1:14 · Punt
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GT 1:15
9 plays, 47 yards, 2:37 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 1:15 14-3
Jude Kelley 45 Yd Field Goal
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CLEM 3:52
8 plays, 67 yards, 2:49 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 3:52 14-0
Beaux Collins 6 Yd pass from DJ Uiagalelei (B.T. Potter Kick)
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GT 6:41
9 plays, 42 yards, 3:12 · Missed FG
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CLEM 9:53
4 plays, 5 yards, 2:10 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 9:53 7-0
Will Shipley 1 Yd Run (B.T. Potter Kick)
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GT 12:03
3 plays, 3 yards, 2:08 · Punt
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CLEM 14:11
3 plays, 9 yards, 1:25 · Punt
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GT 0:36
3 plays, 5 yards, 1:48 · Punt
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CLEM 2:24
3 plays, -6 yards, 1:39 · Punt
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GT 4:03
10 plays, 5 yards, 4:54 · Punt
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CLEM 8:57
4 plays, 43 yards, 1:58 · Fumble
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GT 10:55
3 plays, 8 yards, 1:53 · Punt
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CLEM 12:48
3 plays, 9 yards, 2:04 · Punt
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GT 14:52
1 play, 0 yards, 0:08 · Interception
Showing the last 37 of 37 events.
Team Stats
CLEM
GT
22
1st Downs
13
7-16
3rd down efficiency
2-16
1-1
4th down efficiency
2-3
378
Total Yards
237
259
Passing
164
23/38
Comp/Att
23/36
6.8
Yards per pass
4.6
119
Rushing
73
40
Rushing Attempts
30
3.0
Yards per rush
2.4
3-10
Penalties
10-86
1
Turnovers
1
1
Fumbles lost
0
0
Interceptions thrown
1
30:47
Possession
29:13
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