Total Yards
Clemson180
Georgia256
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Georgia at Clemson
Sep 4, 2021 • Completed • Neutral Site
Season 2021RegularWeek 1
Away
Georgia
SEC
Final Score
10 - 3
GC
Home
Clemson
ACC
Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
Clemson178
Georgia135
Rushing Yards
Clemson2
Georgia121
Turnovers
Clemson1
Georgia2
Game Conditions
Temperature73°F
Wind2 mph W
Humidity
53%
Precipitation
0.00 in
Player Game Leaders
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Full Player Box
Box Score Comparison
Clemson vs Georgia box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
Clemson28:31
Georgia31:29
Stat Dominance
Team comparison across key performance areas
Radar chart comparing team performance across key metrics
Game Story
Georgia holds off Clemson 10-3
Georgia defeated Clemson 10-3 in Week 1 of the 2021 regular slate, finishing with a 256-180 edge in total yards, and scoring 0 passing touchdowns and 0 rushing touchdowns.
Georgia set the terms early in a game that finished 10-3. Christopher Smith 74 Yd Interception Return (Jack Podlesny Kick) came with {'seconds': 58, 'minutes': 2} left in the quarter 2, giving Clemson the first major swing.
Georgia's box score carried the story: 256 total yards, 121 rushing yards, and 135 passing yards. Clemson finished with 180 total yards, including 2 on the ground and 178 through the air.
Georgia converted 7-15 on third down, went 0-0 on fourth down, the turnover count was 2-1, Georgia led 7-0 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Jack Podlesny 22 Yd Field Goal.
Key Moments
Interception Return Touchdown
Christopher Smith 74 Yd Interception Return (Jack Podlesny Kick) (Clemson led 0-7 over Georgia).
Field Goal Good
Jack Podlesny 22 Yd Field Goal (Georgia led 10-0 over Clemson).
Field Goal Good
B.T. Potter 22 Yd Field Goal (Clemson led 3-10 over Georgia).
Stat Callouts
Final score
10-3
Georgia defeated Clemson.
Total yards
256-180
Georgia held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
121
Georgia averaged 3.9 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
135
Georgia averaged 4.5 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
7-15
Georgia's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
5-16
Clemson's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
2-1
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Clemson | Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 180 | 256 |
| Passing Yards | 178 | 135 |
| Rushing Yards | 2 | 121 |
| First Downs | 14 | 15 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 5-16 | 7-15 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-1 | 0-0 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 7-59 | 10-94 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 2 |
| Completions / Attempts | 19-37 | 22-30 |
| Rushing Attempts | 23 | 31 |
| Passing TDs | 0 | 0 |
| Rushing TDs | 0 | 0 |
| Kicking Points | 3 | 4 |
| Possession Time | 28:31 | 31:29 |