Clemson football: Four best home openers under Dabo Swinney

CLEMSON, SOUTH CAROLINA - NOVEMBER 16: A fan watches on during the game between the Wake Forest Demon Deacons and Clemson Tigers at Memorial Stadium on November 16, 2019 in Clemson, South Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)
CLEMSON, SOUTH CAROLINA - NOVEMBER 16: A fan watches on during the game between the Wake Forest Demon Deacons and Clemson Tigers at Memorial Stadium on November 16, 2019 in Clemson, South Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)
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CLEMSON, SC – AUGUST 31: Tajh Boyd #10 of the Clemson Tigers during their game at Memorial Stadium on August 31, 2013 in Clemson, South Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

2013 University of Georgia – August 31, 2013

The biggest home opener under head coach Dabo Swinney and arguably it was Tajh Boyd’s biggest regular-season win as the starting Clemson football quarterback. The Tigers left the field that day a 38-35 winner.

Boyd would battle Aaron Murray for 60 minutes and they put on quite the duel. Boyd would end the day 18/30 for 270 yards and three touchdowns, more importantly, he had zero interceptions. He also added 42 yards and two touchdowns on the ground.

Much like 2014, Todd Gurley was an absolute beast. He averaged almost 13 yards a carry and ended the day with 154 yards rushing and two touchdowns. While UGA quarterback Aaron Murray would throw for 323 yards, he didn’t throw a single touchdown that afternoon.

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