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Georgia vs. Clemson live updates: How to watch, predictions, odds, schedule

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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 

  • The Georgia-Clemson game will be on ABC and can be steamed on ESPN+ and Fubo.

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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):  

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

The Georgia Bulldogs are favorites to defeat the Clemson Tigers in Saturday’s college football matchup, according to the BetMGM college football odds. Looking to wager? Check out the top college football betting apps in 2024 offering the top NCAA football betting promos and bonuses in 2024

  • 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 

Offense 

Defense 

Specialists 

  • Placekicker: Nolan Hauser 

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