Clemson hosts Georgia Southern following opening loss to LSU

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Clemson hosts Georgia Southern following opening loss to LSU
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Clemson faces Georgia Southern at Memorial Stadium on September 12 at 7:30 p.m. in the team's home opener. The Tigers enter the contest at 0-1 after a 51-10 defeat to LSU, a game that featured 40 rushing yards and significant struggles on the offensive and defensive lines. Head coach Dabo Swinney confirmed that quarterbacks Christopher Vizzina and Tait Reynolds will both participate in the game as the team seeks clarity at the position. Georgia Southern arrives with a 1-0 record after defeating Charleston Southern 31-0. Eagles quarterback Max Johnson, who previously played for North Carolina, leads an offense that rushed for 162 yards in its opener. Clemson faces North Carolina in its next outing as it begins ACC play.

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  • Clemson hosts Georgia Southern on September 12 at 7:30 p.m. on the ACC Network.
  • Christopher Vizzina and Tait Reynolds are expected to share quarterback duties for the Tigers.
  • Clemson's defensive line remains thin with Markus Strong out for the season.
  • Georgia Southern enters the game following a 31-0 win against Charleston Southern.
  • The Tigers are looking to improve on a 3-4 home record from last season.
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