The first full week of the 2024 college football season has arrived, and it comes with an immediate clash between top-15 teams in the US LBM Coaches Poll.
Top-ranked Georgia will host No. 14 Clemson as the Bulldogs begin their journey to avenge a disappointing absence from the College Football Playoff last season. Clemson, meanwhile, is hoping to build on a strong finish to 2023, when the Tigers ended the season on a five-game winning streak.
USA TODAY Sports will provide the latest updates, highlights, wild plays, analysis and more throughout the game. Follow along.
Georgia wide receiver Arian Smith (11) is tackled by Clemson cornerback Jeadyn Lukus (10) during the first quarter at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Aug. 31, 2024.
Clemson connects on deep pass
The first big play of the game came from the Tigers, who got a 36-yard pass play from Cade Klubnik to receiver Antonio Williams. The catch was reviewed and confirmed and gave Clemson a first down at the Georgia 49-yard line.
The Tigers are in business.
Georgia forced into quick three-and-out
Georgia’s second possession ended like its first, with a short run and two completed passes that fell well short of the sticks. Carson Beck has completed five of his first six passes but for only 20 yards.
Clemson struggling to move the ball early on
Clemson quarterback Cade Klubnik has completed two of his first five passes for only 8 yards as the Tigers also try to establish the run with Phil Mafah, who has 15 yards on four carries.
After gaining one first down on its second drive, Clemson was forced to punt again after Klubnik’s third-down completed pass fell short of the first-down marker.
Georgia’s first drive stalls
The top-ranked Bulldogs got busy early as quarterback Carson Beck completed an 11-yard pass to Arian Smith and, on third-and-10, Beck scrambled up the middle for a 13-yard gain. But Beck’s third-down pass on the drive’s seventh play went incomplete to bring the end to the drive and Georgia was forced to punt.
Clemson sputters on first drive
The Tigers received the opening kickoff and went nowhere on their first possession, going three-and-out with an incomplete pass, a dropped pass and an illegal motion penalty.
On third-and-10, Clemson’s check-down pass went nowhere and the Tigers were forced to punt.
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Top 25 college football schedule Week 1 schedule
Here are the kickoff times and TV info for Top 25 teams in the US LBM Coaches Poll. (All times are Eastern):
No. 11 Missouri 51, Murray State 0
No. 13 Utah 49, Southern Utah 0
No. 16 Oklahoma 51, Temple 3
No. 22 N.C. State 38, Western Carolina 21
No. 24 Kansas 48, Linden 3
No. 14 Clemson at No. 1 Georgia, ABC, noon
No. 9 Penn State at West Virginia, FOX, noon
Illinois State at No. 25 Iowa, Big Ten Network, noon
Chattanooga at No. 15 Tennessee, SEC Network, 12:45 p.m.
South Dakota State at No. 18 Oklahoma State, ESPN+, 2 p.m.
Colorado State at No. 4 Texas, ESPN, 3:30 p.m.
No. 19 Miami at Florida, ABC, 3:30 p.m.
Akron at No. 2 Ohio State, CBS, 3:30 p.m.
Western Kentucky at No. 5 Alabama, ESPN, 7 p.m.
Furman at No. 6 Ole Miss, ESPN+, 7 p.m.
UT Martin at No. 17 Kansas State, ESPN+, 7 p.m.
Fresno State at No. 8 Michigan, NBC/Peacock, 7:30 p.m.
No. 7 Notre Dame at No. 20 Texas A&M, ABC, 7:30 p.m.
Idaho at No. 3 Oregon, Big Ten Network, 7:30 p.m.
New Mexico at No. 21 Arizona, 10:30 p.m.
Sunday: No. 23 Southern Cal vs. No. 12 LSU in Las Vegas, ABC, 7:30 p.m.
Monday: Boston College at No. 10 Florida State, ESPN, 7:30 p.m.
College football expert picks Week 1
There are three big showdowns this weekend with early College Football Playoff implications. Here are USA TODAY Sports’ expert picks for all of Saturday’s ranked games.
Trevor Etienne out vs. Clemson
Georgia junior running back Trevor Etienne will not play in Saturday’s game for the top-ranked Bulldogs against Clemson in Atlanta, reports ESPN.com.
Etienne was arrested on March 24 on charges of driving under the influence and reckless driving.
Georgia, who will also be without injured tailback Roderick Robinson II, will need to count on Branson Robinson, Nate Frazier, and Cash Jones to pick up the slack in the running game.
Georgia vs Clemson predictions
Here’s who our staff is predicting will win this matchup, and other Top 25 games for this week:
Georgia vs Clemson odds, line
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— Richard Morin
Georgia vs Clemson all-time record
The two programs have faced off 65 times since 1897, with Georgia sporting a 43-18-4 record against Clemson. The Bulldogs have won the past two meetings, the last coming in 2021 and ending in a 10-3 win for UGA. Clemson’s last win against Georgia came in 2013, 38-35 at home, and it is the Tigers’ only win against the Bulldogs in eight meetings dating back to 1991.
Week 1 college football games you can’t miss
Once again, we’re here to help you prioritize your viewing options.
Standard disclaimer: This is simply a ranking of what we think will be the best contests, based on national interest, championship impact and entertainment potential. As always, there are sure to be surprising developments in games not listed here, so keep one eye on the scoreboard and one hand on the remote to keep up with all the exciting plays and fantastic finishes. — Eddie Timanus
College football 2024 season predictions
The experts at USA TODAY Sports offer predictions for the season ahead, including which 12 teams will make the College Football Playoff. Who wins the national championship?
How close are Georgia and Clemson?
Georgia’s campus is in Athens, Georgia, and Clemson sits about 80 miles northeast of Athens in the northwest corner of South Carolina.
College football games that will decide College Football Playoff field
Which games are going to be the ones that matter the most when all is said and done?
Each week will provide at least one critical game that shapes the Playoff picture. Our task here is to identify which one on the schedule ultimately has the biggest impact on the races for the top seeds, the at-large bids and the battle to be the highest-ranked Group of Five champion.
Here are the 15 games that will determine the Playoff field, according to Erick Smith.
Georgia depth chart
Offense
Defense
DE: Mykel Williams
NT: Nazir Stackhouse
DT: Warren Brinson
JACK: Chaz Chambliss
MLB: C.J. Allen
WLB: Smael Mondon Jr.
LCB: Daylen Everette
SS: Malaki Starks
FS: Dan Jackson
RCB: Julian Humphrey
STAR: Joenel Aguero
Specialists
Clemson depth chart
Offense
QB: Cade Klubnik
RB: Phil Mafah
WR-X: Adam Randall
WR-Z: Antonio Williams
WR-H: Tyler Brown
TE: Jake Briningstool
LT: Tristan Leigh
LG: Marcus Tate
C: Ryan Linthicum
RG: Walker Parks
RT: Blake Miller
Defense
LDE: T.J. Parker
LDT: DeMonte Capehart
RDT: Payton Page
RDE: Peter Woods
WLB: Barrett Carter
MLB: Wade Woodaz
SLB: Jamal Anderson
LCB: Avieon Terrell
SS: R.J. Mickens
FS: Tyler Venables
RCB: Jeadyn Lukus
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