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Georgia Tech Runs Past Clemson 20-6 for Second Straight Victory in Series
By Hollis Brandt
CLEMSON, S.C. — Georgia Tech defeated Clemson 20-6 at Memorial Stadium in Clemson, South Carolina, on Saturday, using a productive rushing attack and a strong defensive performance to secure its second consecutive victory over the Tigers.
The Yellow Jackets finished with 410 total yards, including 272 rushing yards at 5.6 yards per carry, while limiting Clemson to 228 total yards, according to Sportradar’s final statistics and The Clemson Insider. Georgia Tech improved to 3-7 overall and 2-5 in Atlantic Coast Conference play. Clemson fell to 6-4 and 4-3 in the ACC.
The game also featured an early disruption for Clemson. Starting quarterback Tait Reynolds was injured on the third play from scrimmage and did not return. The Tigers used four quarterbacks during the contest as they attempted to adjust to the loss of their starter.
Georgia Tech established its advantage in the opening quarter. Grady Adamson scored on a 3-yard touchdown run to give the Yellow Jackets a 7-0 lead. Clemson was unable to answer with a touchdown, and the teams entered the second quarter with Georgia Tech in front.
The Yellow Jackets added two field goals from Aidan Birr, who converted attempts from 24 and 22 yards. Those kicks contributed to a 13-3 halftime advantage after Clemson managed a field goal in the second quarter.
Clemson’s quarterback situation remained unsettled throughout the game. Emergency quarterback Christopher Vizzina took the lead role and completed 12 of 27 passes for 133 yards with one interception. According to The Clemson Insider, Vizzina led both of the Tigers’ scoring drives, which ended in field goals rather than touchdowns.
Clemson added another field goal in the third quarter, but Georgia Tech responded with a touchdown to extend its advantage. The Yellow Jackets’ ground game continued to provide the difference, with Justice Haynes breaking loose for a 53-yard touchdown run.
Haynes’ long scoring run was among the defining plays of the afternoon, adding to Georgia Tech’s substantial rushing production and helping establish a two-touchdown advantage. The Yellow Jackets scored seven points in the third quarter, while Clemson managed three.
The quarter-by-quarter scoring showed Georgia Tech’s consistent advantage: seven points in the first quarter, six in the second, seven in the third and none in the fourth. Clemson scored three points in each of the second and third quarters but was held scoreless in the opening and final periods.
Neither team added points in the fourth quarter, leaving Georgia Tech with the 20-6 victory.
The result marked Georgia Tech’s second consecutive win over Clemson, giving the Yellow Jackets another victory in the series despite their 3-7 overall record. Their 272 rushing yards and 410 total yards provided the offensive foundation for the result.
For Clemson, the defeat leaves the Tigers at 6-4 overall and 4-3 in conference play. The early injury to Reynolds and the use of four quarterbacks were central developments in a game in which the offense finished with 228 total yards and two field goals.
Georgia Tech’s ability to control the ground game ultimately separated the teams. The Yellow Jackets left Clemson with a 14-point victory and another win over the Tigers.
Hollis Brandt
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