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Reactions to Georgia's low scoring start vs. Clemson

Georgia coach Kirby Smart and Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney speak before the start of the NCAA Aflac Kickoff Game in Atlanta, on Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024.
Georgia coach Kirby Smart and Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney speak before the start of the NCAA Aflac Kickoff Game in Atlanta, on Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024.

The Georgia Bulldogs and Clemson Tigers are in another low-scoring season opener. Georgia shut out Clemson in the first half en route to a 6-0 halftime lead.

Neither team has been able to establish the run. Georgia running back Branson Robinson has not had much success for the Bulldogs, so I think it is time for Georgia to give more carries to Nate Frazier, who looks much more explosive.

A few penalties erased big plays in the first half. An illegal formation penalty cost Clemson a third-down conversion. A pass interference penalty on Georgia wide receiver Arian Smith (who was blocking on a run-pass option play) negated a 37 yard Dillon Bell catch. This penalty slowed down Georgia as Carson Beck and company were driving with less than two minutes left. Beck missed Dominic Lovett on a chance for an explosive play with an inaccurate pass.

Georgia kicker Peyton Woodring made a pair of first half field goals including a 54-yarder. Overall, both teams are struggling to have productive days on offense. The Georgia offense looks much more threatening, but whoever can take care of the football without any turnovers will have a big advantage.

First half rushing woes for both teams

Clemson has not looked too threatening

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