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Georgia Tech Stuns No. 12 Clemson on 55-Yard Walk-Off, Deepening Tigers’ Early Slide

The setback sharpened doubts about Dabo Swinney’s portal-light roster model in the NIL era.

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Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney, left, and quarterback Cade Klubnik (2) after the game with Troy at Memorial Stadium Saturday, September 6, 2025 in Clemson, S.C.

Overview

  • Clemson fell to 1-2 after Aidan Birr’s 55-yard field goal ended a 24-21 game in Atlanta, snapping the Tigers’ nine-game win streak over Georgia Tech.
  • Clemson outgained Georgia Tech 381-358 but lost the turnover battle 2-0, continuing an early-season pattern of offensive miscues.
  • Quarterback Cade Klubnik has 633 passing yards with three touchdowns, three interceptions and a recent fumble through three games after a prolific 2024.
  • Analysts including Paul Finebaum and Josh Pate questioned Clemson’s trajectory and Swinney’s reluctance to fully embrace the transfer portal.
  • Georgia Tech improved to 3-0 and entered the AP Top 25 at No. 18, while Clemson dropped out of the rankings and turns to a Week 4 home game against Syracuse.