Clemson defeats Georgia Southern 22-7 at Memorial Stadium

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Clemson defeats Georgia Southern 22-7 at Memorial Stadium
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Clemson secured its first victory of the season with a 22-7 win over Georgia Southern on Saturday night at Memorial Stadium. The game, which followed a two-and-a-half-hour weather delay, saw freshman quarterback Tait Reynolds take over for Christopher Vizzina after Vizzina exited with a left arm injury. Kicker Nolan Hauser carried the scoring load for the Tigers, matching a career high by successfully converting five field goals. While the defense held the Eagles to 22 rushing yards, the Clemson offense struggled with penalties and allowed 11 tackles for loss. Vizzina recorded one touchdown pass to T.J. Moore before his departure. The Tigers move to a 1-1 record and are scheduled to host North Carolina next week.

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  • Clemson improved to 1-1 with a 22-7 victory over Georgia Southern.
  • Nolan Hauser converted five field goals in the win.
  • Tait Reynolds threw for 178 yards after replacing injured quarterback Christopher Vizzina.
  • The Tigers defense limited Georgia Southern to 266 total yards.
  • Clemson hosts North Carolina for its next game at noon.
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Clemson picked up a Week 2 win over Georgia Southern after Tait Reynolds took over at quarterback.

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