The Clemson Tigers and Georgia Bulldogs will each be playing their first game of the season on Saturday, August 31st. This game will be played at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta and televised on ABC.

The Georgia Bulldogs are the -13.5-point favorites in their neutral-site matchup against the Clemson Tigers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. Kick-off is set for 12:00 ET, and the game will be broadcast on ABC. This is the first game of the season for both teams, with the over/under line currently sitting at 48.5 points.

Clemson Tigers vs Georgia Bulldogs

Clemson Records And Recent Play

Georgia Records And Recent Play

Clemson Offense Breakdown

Clemson’s offense was 39th in the country last season, averaging 29.8 points per game. The Tigers were 55th in third down conversion percentage and threw the ball 36.2 times per game, the 16th highest figure in college football. They were also 21st in rushing attempts per game, averaging 176.1 rushing yards per contest (42nd). Per game, Clemson averaged 228.4 passing yards and 176.1 rushing yards.

Looking at their quarterback situation, Cade Klubnik is the top returning quarterback for the Tigers, having thrown for 2,844 yards and 19 touchdowns last season. He finished the season with a passer rating of 87.1. Phil Mafah, who rushed for 965 yards and 13 touchdowns, is also back for another season.

Georgia Offense Breakdown

Georgia’s quarterback room is bolstered by the addition of Jaden Rashada, who threw for 485 yards and four touchdowns last season at Arizona State. Rashada joins Carson Beck, who threw for 3941 yards and 24 touchdowns last season for the Bulldogs. Beck enters the season with the 2nd best odds to win the Heisman Trophy (+733).

Last season, Georgia’s offense was the 3rd highest-scoring unit in the country, averaging 40.1 points per game. They were also efficient on third downs, converting 54.5% of their opportunities (2nd in the country). The Bulldogs were 3rd in completion percentage (71.8%) and averaged 305.3 passing yards per game, which was 5th in the nation. Their rushing attack averaged 191.7 yards per game, and they were 3rd in passer rating (115). Beck’s top returning target is Dominic Lovett, who had 613 receiving yards last season.

Clemson Team Defense

Clemson’s defense was strong against the pass last season, allowing just 173.2 passing yards per game, which ranked 24th in the nation. They also held opposing quarterbacks to a passer rating of just 64.8, the 6th lowest figure in college football. Overall, the Tigers allowed 21.1 points per game, placing them 25th in the country. In the run game, they finished 33rd, giving up 114.8 rushing yards per contest.

Clemson Team Defense

Georgia’s defense was one of the best in the country last season, allowing just 15.6 points per game, which ranked 7th nationally. They were tough against the pass, giving up only 175.4 passing yards per game (26th). The Bulldogs also held opponents to a completion percentage of just 54.4% (16th) and limited them to 113.9 rushing yards per game (28th).

Clemson vs Georgia Trends

• Through their last three road contests, the Clemson Tigers offense has averaged 23 points per game while allowing an average of 22. Clemson posted an overall record of 2-1 while going 1-2 ATS.
• Through their last ten home games, Georgia has an ATS record of just 4-6. However, their overall record was 9-1 while averaging 35 points per game.
• Spanning across their last ten games as the betting underdog, the Clemson Tigers have gone 5-4 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 5-4.
• In their last ten games as the betting favorite, the Georgia Bulldogs have a straight up record of 9-1 and an ATS mark of 5-5.

Tigers vs Bulldogs Prediction

Our model is projecting a 28-21 win for Georgia in their week one matchup against Clemson. The Bulldogs are -13.5 point favorites, but we like Clemson to cover the spread as the road underdogs.

With the over/under line set at 48.5 points, our projections suggest a total of 49 points, making the over the best play for this game.

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