Bruce Ailer

8/31/2024

georgia

Well, folks, down in the heart of the South, the Georgia Bulldogs sure laid a proper whuppin' on them Clemson Tigers this past Saturday, claiming a decisive 34-3 victory. Ol' Carson Beck was slingin' the pigskin like a seasoned pro, racking up 278 yards through the air and connectin' twice for touchdowns. Now, the game was tighter than a lid on a pickle jar at the half, with UGA leadin' just 6-nothin'. But boy, did them Bulldogs come alive in the third quarter. We saw two beautiful 75-yard drives, one endin' on Colbie Young's 7-yard snag and 'nuther with Nate Frazier plowin' in from the 1. And the cherry on the sundae was Beck's 40-yard beauty to London Humphreys. Clemson, bless their hearts, just couldn't keep up, musterinin' only 188 yards all game and puttin' up a measly field goal by Nolan Hauser. Coach Kirby Smart remarked on the tough test it was, sayin' how it felt like a playoff atmosphere right there in Mercedes-Benz Stadium. The defense, led by the talented Malaki Starks, was solid, notching a jaw-droppin' interception that left even teammates like Jalon Walker starstruck. Over on offense, that freshman Nate Frazier clocked 83 yards on 11 carries and added a much-needed spark, showin' he's more than ready for college ball. Not to forget, the transfer boys, Colbie Young and London Humphreys, made their marks, proviin' Smart's selective dip into the transfer portal was worth its salt. Meanwhile, Clemson's lookin' at a long road ahead after this loss, as Dabo Swinney comes to terms with the team's shortcomin's, particularly on offense. Next up, Clemson faces Appalachian State, while Georgia's gotta light encounter slated against Tennessee Tech. Y'all best stay tuned!