Clemson heads to Atlanta for its ACC opener against Georgia Tech. Here are five storylines that could define the Tigers’ road trip.
1. Streak on the Line
Clemson hasn’t lost to Georgia Tech since 2014, carrying a nine-game winning streak into Saturday. A win would give the Tigers their 10th straight in the series, cementing the Jackets as the sixth opponent Clemson has beaten 10 or more times in a row.
2. Cade Klubnik’s Chase for History
The junior quarterback is within 412 yards of cracking the program’s Top 5 in total offense and needs three more total TDs to join the elite 75-touchdown club. A big game could rewrite multiple entries in Clemson’s record book.
3. Defense Setting the Tone
Defensive end Will Heldt is looking for a sack in three straight games, while the secondary — led by Avieon Terrell, Ricardo Jones, and Ronan Hanafin — is hunting for back-to-back interception games. Clemson has forced multiple turnovers in both contests this year.
4. Turnover Battle
Clemson has been pristine with the football, finishing even or better in turnover margin in 15 straight games. Georgia Tech, on the other hand, has been loose — sitting at -4 despite starting 2–0. This stat could decide the game.
5. Road Toughness
The Tigers are opening conference play on the road for the 11th time in 14 years. They’ve been one of the best road teams in the country since 2015, going 41–9 in true road games.