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The first full week of the 2024 college football season has arrived, and it comes with an immediate clash between top-15 teams in the US LBM Coaches Poll.
Top-ranked Georgia will host No. 14 Clemson as the Bulldogs begin their journey to avenge a disappointing absence from the College Football Playoff last season. Clemson, meanwhile, is hoping to build on a strong finish to 2023, when the Tigers ended the season on a five-game winning streak.
USA TODAY Sports will provide the latest updates, highlights, wild plays, analysis and more throughout the game. Follow along.
When is Georgia-Clemson game?
- Kickoff for Clemson at Georgia is Saturday, Aug. 31 at noon ET from Sanford Stadium in Athens, Georgia.
How to watch Georgia-Clemson game
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Top 25 college football schedule Week 1 schedule
Here are the kickoff times and TV info for Top 25 teams in the US LBM Coaches Poll. (All times are Eastern):
- No. 11 Missouri 51, Murray State 0
- No. 13 Utah 49, Southern Utah 0
- No. 16 Oklahoma 51, Temple 3
- No. 22 N.C. State 38, Western Carolina 21
- No. 24 Kansas 48, Linden 3
- No. 14 Clemson at No. 1 Georgia, ABC, noon
- No. 9 Penn State at West Virginia, FOX, noon
- Illinois State at No. 25 Iowa, Big Ten Network, noon
- Chattanooga at No. 15 Tennessee, SEC Network, 12:45 p.m.
- South Dakota State at No. 18 Oklahoma State, ESPN+, 2 p.m.
- Colorado State at No. 4 Texas, ESPN, 3:30 p.m.
- No. 19 Miami at Florida, ABC, 3:30 p.m.
- Akron at No. 2 Ohio State, CBS, 3:30 p.m.
- Western Kentucky at No. 5 Alabama, ESPN, 7 p.m.
- Furman at No. 6 Ole Miss, ESPN+, 7 p.m.
- UT Martin at No. 17 Kansas State, ESPN+, 7 p.m.
- Fresno State at No. 8 Michigan, NBC/Peacock, 7:30 p.m.
- No. 7 Notre Dame at No. 20 Texas A&M, ABC, 7:30 p.m.
- Idaho at No. 3 Oregon, Big Ten Network, 7:30 p.m.
- New Mexico at No. 21 Arizona, 10:30 p.m.
- Sunday: No. 23 Southern Cal vs. No. 12 LSU in Las Vegas, ABC, 7:30 p.m.
- Monday: Boston College at No. 10 Florida State, ESPN, 7:30 p.m.
College football expert picks Week 1
There are three big showdowns this weekend with early College Football Playoff implications. Here are USA TODAY Sports’ expert picks for all of Saturday’s ranked games.
Georgia junior running back Trevor Etienne will not play in Saturday’s game for the top-ranked Bulldogs against Clemson in Atlanta, reports ESPN.com.
Etienne was arrested on March 24 on charges of driving under the influence and reckless driving.
Georgia, who will also be without injured tailback Roderick Robinson II, will need to count on Branson Robinson, Nate Frazier, and Cash Jones to pick up the slack in the running game.
Georgia vs Clemson predictions
Here’s who our staff is predicting will win this matchup, and other Top 25 games for this week:
- Jordan Mendoza: Georgia
Georgia vs Clemson odds, line
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- Spread: Georgia (13.5)
- Moneyline: Georgia (-600); Clemson (+425)
— Richard Morin
Georgia vs Clemson all-time record
The two programs have faced off 65 times since 1897, with Georgia sporting a 43-18-4 record against Clemson. The Bulldogs have won the past two meetings, the last coming in 2021 and ending in a 10-3 win for UGA. Clemson’s last win against Georgia came in 2013, 38-35 at home, and it is the Tigers’ only win against the Bulldogs in eight meetings dating back to 1991.
Week 1 college football games you can’t miss
Once again, we’re here to help you prioritize your viewing options.
Standard disclaimer: This is simply a ranking of what we think will be the best contests, based on national interest, championship impact and entertainment potential. As always, there are sure to be surprising developments in games not listed here, so keep one eye on the scoreboard and one hand on the remote to keep up with all the exciting plays and fantastic finishes. — Eddie Timanus
College football 2024 season predictions
The experts at USA TODAY Sports offer predictions for the season ahead, including which 12 teams will make the College Football Playoff. Who wins the national championship?
- Scooby Axson: Ohio State
- Eddie Timanus: Ohio State
How close are Georgia and Clemson?
Georgia’s campus is in Athens, Georgia, and Clemson sits about 80 miles northeast of Athens in the northwest corner of South Carolina.
Clemson depth chart
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Specialists
- Placekicker: Nolan Hauser
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