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Defense Kept Tigers Close for a Long Time

Related Topics: Haynes King, Cade Klubnik

ATLANTA — For much of the first half on Saturday, the Clemson offense did not play well.

The Tigers were only able to accumulate 72 yards in the air and 86 on the ground in the first half of Georgia Tech’s 24-21 win over No. 12 Clemson. The struggles, however, went beyond the snaps. Multiple turnovers, sluggish execution at times, and dropped passes plagued the Tigers for most of the game.

Luckily, the Tigers (1-1) have a serviceable defense, and their contribution kept them in the game and gave them a chance to win. Unfortunately, the defense could not stop Haynes King and the Tech offense in the end, as Aidan Birr drilled a 55-yard field goal as time expired to secure the win.