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Georgia Bulldogs set to face off against Clemson Tigers in highly anticipated season opener at Mercedes-Benz Stadium

The highly anticipated first game of the college football season will feature the #1 ranked Georgia Bulldogs facing off against the #14 ranked Clemson Tigers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Saturday at 12:00 p.m. EST. Georgia will be seeking revenge after narrowly missing out on the college football playoffs last year, while Clemson aims to regain their former glory with a victory in this game. Despite Clemson's top 15 ranking, Georgia is a strong 13.5 point favorite with a total of 48.5 points set for the game. The current betting line has Georgia favored by 13.5 points, down from the opening line of -14.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Bulldogs -575 | Tigers +423
• Spread: Bulldogs -13.5 (-110) | Tigers +13.5 (-110)
• Total: Over/Under 48.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Georgia will win straight-up is 85%.

Georgia vs Clemson Stats

Georgia Bulldogs

Clemson finished the previous season 6th in the ACC with a 9-4 overall record and a 4-4 conference record. Despite a slow start, the team finished strong with a five-game winning streak, demonstrating their resilience. Quarterback Cade Klubnik had a successful season, completing 63.9% of his passes for 2,844 yards, 19 touchdowns, and nine interceptions. The ground game was led by Phil Mafah with 965 yards and 13 rushing touchdowns. In the receiving department, Tyler Brown led with 52 receptions for 531 yards. Defensively, Jermiah Trotter Jr. stood out with 87 total tackles and 5.5 sacks. Clemson will face a tough opponent in Georgia, who ranked 32nd in the power rankings and boasts a strong offense and defense. It will be a challenging matchup for Clemson.

Clemson Tigers Analysis

Georgia had an impressive season in the SEC, finishing with an 8-0 conference record and a 13-1 record overall. Despite their success, they fell short in the SEC Championship game, losing by three points to Alabama and missing out on a spot in the college football playoffs. They redeemed themselves by dominating Florida State in the Orange Bowl. Quarterback Carson Beck led the offense with impressive stats, while the defense ranked among the top teams in the country. With key players moving on, Georgia will need to rely on new talent to maintain their level of production. Clemson, with a power ranking of 1, has had success against Georgia in their last three matchups. Georgia will need a strong defensive performance to achieve their goal of winning a championship.

Confident Bulldogs Poised to Dominate Clemson in Upcoming Matchup

Despite the relatively large spread, I am confident in choosing the Bulldogs for this matchup. Following their performance in the Orange Bowl game against Florida State, Georgia is on a mission to assert their dominance this season. A sense of revenge motivates them as they aim to make a statement. Clemson, I believe, lacks the offensive capability to keep up with Georgia's relentless rushing attack, which will ultimately wear down their defense. Historically, Georgia has performed well when favored by double digits against Clemson, as seen in their victory by over 20 points in 2014. While Clemson may have improved, I do not believe they have progressed enough to contend with a team of Georgia's caliber.

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