Clemson’s most must win regular season games

Every game matters in College Football but, for there are a few games on the Tigers’ 2025 schedule that are must wins for Clemson’s playoff push.
Dabo Swinney and Clemson Football team after winning the 2024 ACC Football Championship - Clemson v SMU
Dabo Swinney and Clemson Football team after winning the 2024 ACC Football Championship - Clemson v SMU | Isaiah Vazquez/GettyImages
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Game three: Georgia Tech

Many experts of college football see Georgia Tech as a sleeper to make the ACC Championship game this season. It’s easy to see why when looking at the weapons the Yellow Jackets have available to them. Especially on the offensive side of the ball starting with quarterback Haynes King.

King and the Jackets created quite the buzz in 2024 with great performances against Florida State and Georgia. In 2025 Georgia Tech plans to ride that wave of momentum to get more than seven wins.

The Tigers play the Yellow Jackets in week three of the season. So, getting a win over them may not seem like much at the time. If Georgia Tech becomes the team many believe it will be, by the end of the season that victory will mean much more.

What would be awful though is if the Yellow Jackets become that team and begin their run by defeating Clemson. The Tigers can not go to Atlanta looking past Georgia Tech. They must be ready for a fight.