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No. 1 Clemson @ Georgia Tech

Current Records: Clemson 4-0; Georgia Tech 2-2

What to Know

The Clemson Tigers are 5-0 against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets since October of 2015, and they'll have a chance to extend that success Saturday. Clemson and Georgia Tech will face off in an ACC battle at noon ET at Bobby Dodd Stadium at Historic Grant Field. Contestthese two teams have set a high bar for this matchup after stand-out offensive performances in their previous contestthese two teams have set a high bar for this matchup after stand-out offensive performances in their previous.

The Tigers ran circles around the Miami (FL) Hurricanes last week, and the extra yardage (550 yards vs. 210 yards) paid off. Clemson blew past Miami (FL) 42-17. The game was all but wrapped up at the end of the third, by which point Clemson had established a 35-10 advantage. RB Travis Etienne had a stellar game for Clemson as he rushed for two TDs and 149 yards on 17 carries. Etienne put himself on the highlight reel with a 72-yard TD scramble in the third quarter. Etienne's sharp performance set his single-game rushing touchdown high for the season.

The Tigers' defense was a presence as well, as it got past the Hurricanes' offensive line to sack the quarterback five times. It was a group effort with four picking up 1.5 sacks apiece.

Meanwhile, the Yellow Jackets didn't have too much trouble with the Louisville Cardinals at home last Friday as they won 46-27. Georgia Tech's QB Jeff Sims was on fire, passing for two TDs and 249 yards on 21 attempts in addition to rushing for one TD and 64 yards. Sims hadn't helped his team much against the Syracuse Orange three weeks ago, so this was a nice turnaround for him.

Clemson is the favorite in this one, with an expected 27-point margin of victory. But bettors beware: they are only 1-3 against the spread when favored.

Clemson is now a perfect 4-0 while Georgia Tech sits at 2-2. Two stats to keep an eye on: The Tigers haven't allowed a rushing touchdown yet this season. But Georgia Tech comes into the matchup boasting the seventh most rushing touchdowns in the nation at nine. We'll see if Clemson's defense can keep the Yellow Jackets' running backs out of the end zone.

How To Watch

  • When: Saturday at 12 p.m. ET
  • Where: Bobby Dodd Stadium at Historic Grant Field -- Atlanta,, Georgia
  • TV: ABC
  • Online streaming: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
  • Follow: CBS Sports App
  • Ticket Cost: $96.37

Odds

The Tigers are a big 27-point favorite against the Yellow Jackets, according to the latest college football odds.

The oddsmakers right in line with the betting community on this one, as the game opened as a 27-point spread, and stayed right there.

Over/Under: -111

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Series History

Clemson have won all of the games they've played against Georgia Tech in the last six years.

  • Aug 29, 2019 - Clemson 52 vs. Georgia Tech 14
  • Sep 22, 2018 - Clemson 49 vs. Georgia Tech 21
  • Oct 28, 2017 - Clemson 24 vs. Georgia Tech 10
  • Sep 22, 2016 - Clemson 26 vs. Georgia Tech 7
  • Oct 10, 2015 - Clemson 43 vs. Georgia Tech 24