As you can imagine, Clemson is getting flamed on social media. The Tigers lost 34-3 to Georgia, producing only 188 yards of total offense.
In the first half, fans were impressed with the Tigers' defense. Georgia recorded only 160 yards in the first half and was held to just six points. However, Clemson couldn't hold on in the second half.
Cade Klubnik took most of the berating, though. He only recorded 142 yards and completed 62 percent of his passes, and after Clemson's staff praised his progress this summer, many felt nothing had changed.
And, of course, the calls for Dabo Swinney's job flooded in.
Social Media Reactions: Clemson Football vs. Georgia
All eyes on Atlanta
WHO YOU GOT GEORGIA OR CLEMSON?!!!!
— Dez Bryant (@DezBryant) August 31, 2024
Saban on Clemson as his superdog & states…
— Tiger Commenter (@TigerCommenter) August 31, 2024
“They are better than people give them credit for.”
Whoever scheduled this Georgia vs Clemson game to be at Noon should be fired… this should MOST DEFINITELY be a night game!
— Davo Migo (@DeeBlockDavo) August 31, 2024
Georgia and Clemson should play every year.
— Bud Elliott (@BudElliott3) August 30, 2024
Nonsense pic.twitter.com/zJ10QpK9IM
— Barstool Clemson (@BarstoolClemson) August 31, 2024
Shaky offense, unrelenting defense in the first half
The first half looked like an Iowa game in Atlanta.
Both of these Georgia and Clemson fronts are dominating. Feels like the 2021 game so far where nobody could get anything going on offense at all.
— Brett Kollmann (@BrettKollmann) August 31, 2024
Clemson flagged for holding on the first play of this series.
— Jed May (@JedMay_) August 31, 2024
Tigers have now had this penalty, the illegal motion, a missed easy throw, and a drop so far
Clemson’s opening drive:
— College Football Report (@CFBRep) August 31, 2024
- Klubnik underthrows a 2 yard pass
- Illegal Shift penalty
- Clemson dropped pass
- Klubnik LAID OUT for nothing
- 1 yard off HB flat route
Clemson’s offense is back
Cade looks panicky in the pocket early
— Clemson Highlights (@ClemsonRT) August 31, 2024
Don’t feel great if that was what Clemson chose to receive and scripted for. Woof.
— Austin Pendergist (@apthirteen) August 31, 2024
Georgia damn near a NFL team… soon as they get to going it’s a wrap…. Clemson defense came to play I don’t know about Clemson offense.. they look shook … I can see Clemson fumbling and throwing a pick before the half that will lead to easy scores lol https://t.co/JOIxAzLxZF
— Dez Bryant (@DezBryant) August 31, 2024
— no context college football (@nocontextcfb) August 31, 2024
Wait, is that some offense?
This throw and catch by Clemson. Money. pic.twitter.com/agfOuQDF8y
— College Football Alerts (@CFBAlerts_) August 31, 2024
Completed it on a former Clemson commit too https://t.co/rnvbnf7u3e
— Tiger Commenter (@TigerCommenter) August 31, 2024
Peter Woods sacks Beck on third and four. Got all the way around the right side of Ratledge and Freeling on that one.
— Jed May (@JedMay_) August 31, 2024
Peyton Woodring connects on the 30-yard field goal. Georgia takes a 3-0 lead with 8:49 left in the first half
SQUEEZED IT IN FROM 55 YARDS 🤯@GeorgiaFootball pic.twitter.com/XuOhjBjJGM
— SEC Network (@SECNetwork) August 31, 2024
The flood gates open
Despite holding Geogia's offense to less than 200 yards in the first half, the Bulldogs scored four unanswered touchdowns, while allowing only three second half points.
The first TD of the season and the first in red and black for @ColbieYoung.
— Georgia Football (@GeorgiaFootball) August 31, 2024
📺: Watch live on ABC#GoDawgs pic.twitter.com/8Wztizzrco
Clemson in the redzone? pic.twitter.com/etyXhUVlGq
— Tiger Commenter (@TigerCommenter) August 31, 2024
Red zone troubles still a problem for Clemson, it seems.
— Austin Farmer (@FarmersaurusRex) August 31, 2024
turned the jets ON down the sideline! 🔥@GeorgiaFootball x 📺 ABC pic.twitter.com/wCRfpeE1sx
— Southeastern Conference (@SEC) August 31, 2024
Remember when Clemson won the toss and chose to put their offense on the field first giving UGA the ball at half?
— Tiger Commenter (@TigerCommenter) August 31, 2024
What a decision that was in hindsight.
Georgia Bulldogs DB Malaki Starks is providing a tutorial on how to play a go ball in phase.
— Football Scout 365™️ (@DraftDay365) August 31, 2024
If you’re a DB or a coach at any level, you’ll want to cut this clip and use it as a coaching point.
pic.twitter.com/1QyeIQRMOS
Final | Clemson 3, Georgia 34
— Clemson Football (@ClemsonFB) August 31, 2024
Post game reactions
Haters around the country used Clemson's loss as an opportunity to bash Dabo Swinney and the Tigers, while others offer encouragement.
@MMAKuzzi 😂😂 I told you that you Clemson was going to get dawg walked!!! https://t.co/2gtMGBAlOi
— Charles Allen 🥶🥶 (@CharlesAllen33) August 31, 2024
The last time Clemson scored a touchdown against Georgia?
— Radi Nabulsi (@RadiNabulsi) August 31, 2024
2014
I miss when "Clemsoning" was fun
— Carter B 🕺🏽 (@CarterthePower) August 31, 2024
Can we just agree Clemson is not worthy of an at large spot and eliminate them from that discussion completely?
— Brett Sarver (@BSarver35) August 31, 2024
It’s a splattering in Atlanta
— Josh Pate (@JoshPateCFB) August 31, 2024
Defense looks more cohesive and physical, definitely played in their positions better. I think UGA just is too deep and Clemson couldn’t go the distance
— mattie barwick (@mattieelise) August 31, 2024
Georgia is just so damn DOMINANT STILL.
— Robert Griffin III (@RGIII) August 31, 2024
Carson Beck is playing high level decision maker football and they just keep winning in the trenches. My GAWD.
Clemson fans should be upset but by no means is the season over.
— Jake “JBOY” Crain (@JakeCrain_) August 31, 2024
Georgia isn’t going to be on defense every week and Clemson will make adjustments.
0-1 was expected.
— Tiger Commenter (@TigerCommenter) August 31, 2024
Not competing was a surprise.
Everything is still on the table. 11 games to go.
Clemson embarrassed in Atlanta 35-3. So the question is, is Clemson that bad or is Georgia that good?
— Austin Farmer (@FarmersaurusRex) August 31, 2024
Dabo on the hot seat?
After today's performance, college football fan are speculating on head coach Dabo Swinney's job, with many of them citing his adversity to using the transfer portal.
Is dabo on the hot seat now? #Clemson
— Mitch (@jiujitsuman36) August 31, 2024
I disagree with that completely. Clemson downfall is Dabo’s reluctance to utilize the portal and being stuck in the past. He’s had exactly 0 transfer players start a game since it began. That is not sustainable for a program in this time.
— Jon (@SainristilDG0AT) August 31, 2024
Clemson fans might need to realize that Dabo Swinney either needs to change with the times (transfer portal) or seriously consider his time might be up at Clemson HC
— Kyle (@itskyleidk) August 31, 2024
Clemson failed to score a touchdown for only the fourth time in Dabo Swinney’s career (214 games). Two of those games were against Georgia.
— Brandon Marcello (@bmarcello) August 31, 2024
Dabo refuses to use transfer portal which means while other teams are filling in their talent gaps with experienced talent, Clemson is hoping players develop. Dabo has to stop being stubborn. You can win now AND develop younger players.
— Holly Custis (@Relentless2121) August 31, 2024
As a Clemson fan, Dabo gotta go mane. The offense is predictable and have no creativity and this man refuses to go in the portal to get players, It’s been the same shit for the last 4-5 years 😞
— CrëamPie Papí🧴💦🥧 (@creampiepapi__) August 31, 2024