Dabo Swinney and the Tigers have a tough start to their 2024 season against the Georgia Bulldogs.
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.
It’s a difficult start to the season that goes beyond just Georgia. According to ESPN, the Tigers have the most difficult open to the season in college football.
It doesn’t get much tougher than facing No. 1 Georgia in the Aug. 31 opener at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. A week later, Appalachian State comes to Death Valley. The Mountaineers are perhaps the Sun Belt Conference’s best team and no stranger to making life tough for the big boys. After a bye, Clemson faces a pair of top-15 teams over the next three weeks — No. 13 N.C. State at home Sept. 21 and No. 11 Florida State on the road Oct. 5. The schedule is top-heavy for the Tigers, meaning we should know by mid-October if they’re a serious playoff contender.
Clemson has a gauntlet to start the season, but it’s a great test for the program. If they walk out of October with even one loss, they’re a serious contender.
It could be a huge season for the Tigers.