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Georgia Tech Upsets No. 12 Clemson With 55-Yard Walk-Off Field Goal

Clemson falls to 1-2 for the first time since 2010, drawing sharp national criticism.

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Overview

  • Aiden Birr drilled a 55-yard field goal as time expired to seal Georgia Tech's 24-21 win and end Clemson's nine-game series streak.
  • Clemson outgained Georgia Tech 381-358 but committed the game's only two turnovers, losing the margin 2-0.
  • Quarterback Cade Klubnik went 15-of-26 for 207 yards with one touchdown and one interception and added 62 rushing yards and a score on 17 carries.
  • Bryant Wesco Jr. caught seven passes for 126 yards, including a 73-yard touchdown, while Adam Randall ran for 80 yards and a late tying touchdown.
  • Reaction was swift, with Paul Finebaum saying he is writing off Clemson, as the Tigers turn to a home game against Syracuse on Sept. 20 at noon ET on ESPN.