Clemson Falls to Georgia Tech in Historic Home Scoring Low

Clemson’s loss to Georgia Tech marked the lowest home scoring total of Dabo Swinney’s tenure as head coach. The 20-6 defeat came in Swinney’s 250th game leading the Tigers and eliminated Clemson from contention for the ACC Championship, despite the team’s slim chances of qualifying beforehand.

Clemson’s quarterback plans were disrupted almost immediately. Starter Tait Reynolds suffered a knee injury on the third play and did not return. Trent Pearman took over, but recorded only six passing yards across several drives. Christopher Vizzina, the preseason starter, then entered despite an ankle injury that limited his mobility.

The Tigers finished with 142 passing yards and 228 total yards. They punted on four second-half possessions, and a late interception ended another drive. Clemson has now gone eight quarters without a touchdown.

Georgia Tech, which entered the game 2-7, gained 407 yards overall and ran for 269. The Yellow Jackets averaged 5.6 yards per carry, with three players rushing for at least 50 yards. Grady Adamson scored on a three-yard run, and Justice Haynes added a 53-yard touchdown run as Georgia Tech built its lead.

Clemson’s defense struggled to contain the run, while the Tigers were outplayed in both lines of scrimmage. Swinney and his staff face a quick turnaround: Clemson is scheduled to play Duke in Durham on Friday, November 20, with kickoff scheduled for 7 p.m. at Wallace Wade Stadium.