Clemson vs. Georgia named Greg McElroy’s No. 1 non-conference game of 2024

Dabo Swinney and the Tigers are kicking off their 2024 season with a high-stakes game against the Georgia Bulldogs at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia.

Starting the season as underdogs, Clemson thrives in this position, often delivering standout performances. This matchup offers a prime opportunity for the Tigers to make a significant statement and regain momentum. Securing a victory against Georgia would be a monumental start, setting a thrilling course for the season that would undoubtedly excite their fans.

Recently, ESPN analyst Greg McElroy named this matchup the No. 1 non-conference game of 2024 on his Always College Football show.

I think Georgia-Clemson is a battle between two teams that will find themselves very much in the playoff conversation at the end of the season,” he said. “Georgia, because I think they’re a shoo-in, and Clemson, because even if they don’t win the ACC – which I think they have a real chance of being able to do – even if they don’t win the ACC, as far as an at-large is concerned, because of this game against Georgia, I think they’re going to have a really good argument that can be made on their behalf.

One of the more interesting things about this discussion is McElroy’s feelings about the Tigers heading into the season. He isn’t as low on Clemson as many you’ll see and believes his game will be closer than people realize.

So, I look at Clemson, and people have kind of knocked Clemson, saying they’re not what they used to be. I’m going to push back on that just a little bit,” McElroy said. “Now, I’ve had my own hesitations with Clemson in the past. I have, and partly because I think when you have young players in some cases playing against veterans, because Dabo Swinney has not chosen to utilize the portal as much as some of the teams he’s…

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Author : Clemson Wire

Publish date : 2024-06-16 17:15:54

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