Total Yards
Clemson284
Georgia Tech298
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Georgia Tech at Clemson
Sep 18, 2021 • Completed
Season 2021RegularWeek 3
Away
Georgia Tech
ACC
Final Score
8 - 14
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Clemson
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Passing Yards
Clemson126
Georgia Tech203
Rushing Yards
Clemson158
Georgia Tech95
Turnovers
Clemson1
Georgia Tech1
Game Conditions
Temperature81°F
Wind4 mph E
Humidity
72%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Box Score Comparison
Clemson vs Georgia Tech box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
Clemson29:50
Georgia Tech30:10
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
Clemson holds off Georgia Tech 14-8
Clemson defeated Georgia Tech 14-8 in Week 3 of the 2021 regular slate, finishing with a 284-298 edge in total yards, and scoring 0 passing touchdowns and 2 rushing touchdowns.
Clemson set the terms early in a game that finished 14-8. Will Shipley run for 3 yds for a TD, (B.T. Potter KICK) came with {'seconds': 40, 'minutes': 4} left in the first quarter, giving Clemson the first major swing.
Clemson's box score carried the story: 284 total yards, 158 rushing yards, and 126 passing yards. Georgia Tech finished with 298 total yards, including 95 on the ground and 203 through the air.
Clemson converted 9-15 on third down, went 0-1 on fourth down, the turnover count was 1-1, Clemson led 7-3 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Will Shipley run for 3 yds for a TD, (B.T. Potter KICK).
Key Moments
Rushing Touchdown
Will Shipley run for 3 yds for a TD, (B.T. Potter KICK) (Clemson led 7-0 over Georgia Tech).
Field Goal Good
Brent Cimaglia 22 yd FG GOOD (Georgia Tech led 3-7 over Clemson).
Safety
Will Shipley run for no gain for a SAFETY Will Shipley fumbled, forced by Juanyeh Thomas, recovered by Clem Will Shipley for a SAFETY (Clemson led 14-8 over Georgia Tech).
Field Goal Good
Brent Cimaglia 22 yd FG GOOD (Georgia Tech led 6-14 over Clemson).
Rushing Touchdown
Will Shipley run for 3 yds for a TD, (B.T. Potter KICK) (Clemson led 14-3 over Georgia Tech).
Stat Callouts
Final score
14-8
Clemson defeated Georgia Tech.
Total yards
284-298
Clemson held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
158
Clemson averaged 3.9 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
126
Clemson averaged 5 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
9-15
Clemson's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
3-14
Georgia Tech's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
1-1
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Clemson | Georgia Tech |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 284 | 298 |
| Passing Yards | 126 | 203 |
| Rushing Yards | 158 | 95 |
| First Downs | 19 | 20 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 9-15 | 3-14 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-1 | 2-3 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 8-66 | 10-63 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 1 |
| Completions / Attempts | 18-25 | 20-34 |
| Rushing Attempts | 41 | 38 |
| Passing TDs | 0 | 0 |
| Rushing TDs | 2 | 0 |
| Kicking Points | 2 | 6 |
| Possession Time | 29:50 | 30:10 |