Georgia Tech vs. Clemson

Saturday, December 5, 2009, ACC Championship Game

No. 12 Georgia Tech beat No. 25 Clemson 39–⁠34. It was their 75th meeting; after it, Georgia Tech led the series 49–⁠22–⁠2 in the games on file.

Neutral site12Georgia Tech11–⁠3 in 2009 (10–⁠3 official)
39
Neutral site25Clemson9–⁠5 in 2009
34

Final at Raymond James Stadium, TampaTV: ESPNAttendance 57,227Referee: Jeff Flanagan

MVP C.J. SpillerWikipedia

At kickoff
52°F, a few clouds, wind 6 mph from the northWeather: NOAA NCEI Integrated Surface Database; Tampa International Airport (KTPA), 4 km from the stadium, seven minutes before kickoff

Scoring by quarter

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Georgia Tech31317639
Clemson7671434

Standouts

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Player stats

Georgia Tech

PassingC/AttYdsTDInt
Joshua Nesbitt9/1613610
RushingCarYdsTDLong
Jonathan Dwyer24110220
Joshua Nesbitt22103115
Roddy Jones467022
Anthony Allen51808
ReceivingRecYdsTDLong
Demaryius Thomas277170
Embry Peeples221013
Tyler Melton21609
Jonathan Dwyer214021
InterceptionsIntYdsTD
Dominique Reese100
Jerrard Tarrant1500

Clemson

PassingC/AttYdsTDInt
Kyle Parker10/179102
RushingCarYdsTDLong
C.J. Spiller20233454
Andre Ellington563130
Kyle Parker413012
Jamie Harper31206
ReceivingRecYdsTDLong
Jacoby Ford332015
Michael Palmer329020
Xavier Dye118018
Jamie Harper2706

From CollegeFootballData’s box score. Names lead to each player’s page. ★ a career high on file.

Team stats

Georgia TechClemson
469Total yards414
136Passing yards91
333Rushing yards323
7.6Yards per pass5.4
5.1Yards per rush9.5
28First downs15
11–⁠18Third downs5–⁠9
2–⁠3Fourth downs1–⁠2
0Turnovers2
5–⁠31Penalties4–⁠30
22:03Possession13:30

Efficiency

Georgia TechClemson
46%Success rate39%
0.11EPA per play0.19
0.90Explosiveness1.20
0.15Rushing EPA0.25
−0.04Passing EPA0.10
59%Passing-down success18%
−0.18First-down EPA−0.13
0.20Second-down EPA0.15
0.56Third-down EPA1.17

From CollegeFootballData.com: each offense’s efficiency, and the havoc each defense caused. The better side of each line is bold.

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

Georgia Tech 57% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Every drive

Clemson end zoneGeorgia Tech end zoneQ1 ClemsonTouchdown run, 7 playsQ1 Georgia TechField goal, 9 playsQ1 ClemsonMissed FG, 8 playsQ1 Georgia TechTouchdown run, 12 playsQ2 ClemsonInterception, 1 playQ2 Georgia TechField goal, 12 playsQ2 ClemsonTouchdown run, 5 playsQ2 Georgia TechField goal, 15 playsQ2 ClemsonEnd of half, 1 playQ3 Georgia TechTouchdown run, 11 playsQ3 ClemsonTouchdown run, 5 playsQ3 Georgia TechTouchdown pass, 3 playsQ3 ClemsonInterception, 7 playsQ3 Georgia TechField goal, 4 playsQ3 ClemsonTouchdown run, 10 playsQ4 Georgia TechTurnover on downs, 7 playsQ4 ClemsonTouchdown run, 4 playsQ4 Georgia TechTouchdown run, 13 playsQ4 ClemsonTurnover on downs, 4 playsQ4 Georgia TechEnd of game, 1 play
Solid bars scored; an outline in the other team’s color marks points the defense scored. Clemson drives left to right, Georgia Tech right to left.
  1. Q1 ClemsonTouchdown run, 7 plays, 71 yards
  2. Q1 Georgia TechField goal, 9 plays, 54 yards
  3. Q1 ClemsonMissed FG, 8 plays, 39 yards
  4. Q1 Georgia TechTouchdown run, 12 plays, 65 yards
  5. Q2 ClemsonInterception, 1 play, 0 yards
  6. Q2 Georgia TechField goal, 12 plays, 23 yards
  7. Q2 ClemsonTouchdown run, 5 plays, 65 yards
  8. Q2 Georgia TechField goal, 15 plays, 53 yards
  9. Q2 ClemsonEnd of half, 1 play, −2 yards
  10. Q3 Georgia TechTouchdown run, 11 plays, 71 yards
  11. Q3 ClemsonTouchdown run, 5 plays, 60 yards
  12. Q3 Georgia TechTouchdown pass, 3 plays, 70 yards
  13. Q3 ClemsonInterception, 7 plays, 30 yards
  14. Q3 Georgia TechField goal, 4 plays, 5 yards
  15. Q3 ClemsonTouchdown run, 10 plays, 72 yards
  16. Q4 Georgia TechTurnover on downs, 7 plays, 38 yards
  17. Q4 ClemsonTouchdown run, 4 plays, 63 yards
  18. Q4 Georgia TechTouchdown run, 13 plays, 86 yards
  19. Q4 ClemsonTurnover on downs, 4 plays, 8 yards
  20. Q4 Georgia TechEnd of game, 1 play, −1 yard

Play by play

1st quarter4 drives, then Clemson 7, Georgia Tech 3
Clemson Touchdown run, 7 plays
3:481st & 10 at own 29Jacoby Ford rush for 4 yards to the Clem 33.
14:122nd & 6 at own 33C.J. Spiller rush for 2 yards to the Clem 35.
13:183rd & 4 at own 35Kyle Parker pass complete to Michael Palmer for 6 yards to the Clem 41 for a 1ST down.
12:451st & 10 at own 41C.J. Spiller rush for 40 yards to the GTech 19 for a 1ST down.
12:171st & 10 at opp 19C.J. Spiller rush for 1 yard to the GTech 18.
11:302nd & 9 at opp 18Kyle Parker pass complete to Jacoby Ford for 15 yards to the GTech 3 for a 1ST down.
11:241st & goal at opp 3C.J. Spiller rush for 3 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Clemson 7, Georgia Tech 0
11:24Richard Jackson extra point GOOD.
11:24Spencer Benton kickoff for 70 yards returned by Chris Tanner for 15 yards to the GTech 15.
Georgia Tech Field goal, 9 plays
10:581st & 10 at own 15Roddy Jones rush for 21 yards to the GTech 36 for a 1ST down.
10:351st & 10 at own 36Roddy Jones rush for 22 yards to the Clem 42 for a 1ST down.
10:101st & 10 at opp 42Jonathan Dwyer rush for 3 yards to the Clem 39.
9:452nd & 7 at opp 39Marcus Wright rush for 4 yards to the Clem 35.
9:203rd & 3 at opp 35Josh Nesbitt rush for 4 yards to the Clem 31 for a 1ST down.
9:201st & 10 at opp 31Anthony Allen rush for a loss of 2 yards to the Clem 33.
9:202nd & 12 at opp 33Jonathan Dwyer rush for 2 yards to the Clem 31.
7:363rd & 10 at opp 31Josh Nesbitt pass incomplete.
7:304th & 10 at opp 31Scott Blair 48 yard field goal GOOD.Clemson 7, Georgia Tech 3
3:48Scott Blair kickoff for 63 yards returned by C.J. Spiller for 19 yards to the Clem 26.
Clemson Missed FG, 8 plays
6:451st & 10 at own 26Kyle Parker pass complete to Jamie Harper for 6 yards to the Clem 32.
6:392nd & 4 at own 32C.J. Spiller rush for 7 yards to the Clem 39 for a 1ST down.
6:081st & 10 at own 39C.J. Spiller rush for 4 yards to the Clem 43.
5:322nd & 6 at own 43Andre Ellington rush for 18 yards to the GTech 39 for a 1ST down.
4:561st & 10 at opp 39Andre Ellington rush for 3 yards to the GTech 36.
4:102nd & 7 at opp 36Kyle Parker pass complete to Jamie Harper for 1 yard to the GTech 35.
3:533rd & 6 at opp 35Kyle Parker pass incomplete to Dwayne Allen.
3:484th & 6 at opp 35Richard Jackson 52 yard field goal MISSED.
Georgia Tech Touchdown run, 12 plays
3:251st & 10 at own 35Demaryius Thomas rush for 3 yards to the GTech 38.
2:552nd & 7 at own 38Josh Nesbitt rush for 6 yards to the GTech 44.
2:223rd & 1 at own 44Josh Nesbitt rush for 6 yards to the 50 yard line for a 1ST down.
1:581st & 10 at the 50Josh Nesbitt pass incomplete to Embry Peeples.
1:452nd & 10 at the 50Josh Nesbitt rush for 2 yards to the Clem 48.
0:503rd & 8 at opp 48Jonathan Dwyer rush for 20 yards to the Clem 28 for a 1ST down.
0:351st & 10 at opp 28Josh Nesbitt rush for 3 yards to the Clem 25.
0:052nd & 7 at opp 25Marcus Wright rush for 7 yards to the Clem 18 for a 1ST down.
Q2 14:551st & 10 at opp 18Jonathan Dwyer rush for 10 yards to the Clem 8 for a 1ST down.
Q2 14:251st & goal at opp 8Jonathan Dwyer rush for 2 yards to the Clem 6.
Q2 13:502nd & goal at opp 6Marcus Wright rush for 2 yards to the Clem 4.
Q2 13:303rd & goal at opp 4Jonathan Dwyer rush for 4 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Georgia Tech 9, Clemson 7
Q2 13:30Scott Blair extra point GOOD.Georgia Tech 10, Clemson 7
Q2 13:15Scott Blair kickoff for 47 yards returned by Andre Ellington for 20 yards to the Clem 43.
2nd quarter5 drives, then Georgia Tech 16, Clemson 13
Clemson Interception, 1 play
13:301st & 10 at own 43Kyle Parker pass intercepted by Dominique Reese at the GTech 45, returned for no gain to the GTech 45 out-of-bounds.
Georgia Tech Field goal, 12 plays
13:001st & 10 at own 45Josh Nesbitt rush for 2 yards to the GTech 47.
12:452nd & 8 at own 47Preston Lyons rush for 6 yards to the Clem 47.
11:583rd & 2 at opp 47Preston Lyons rush for 3 yards to the Clem 44 for a 1ST down.
11:051st & 10 at opp 44Anthony Allen rush for 8 yards to the Clem 36.
10:452nd & 2 at opp 36Jonathan Dwyer rush for 1 yard to the Clem 35.
10:153rd & 1 at opp 35Embry Peeples rush for 7 yards to the Clem 28 for a 1ST down.
10:151st & 10 at opp 28CLEMSON penalty 5 yard offside defense accepted.
9:331st & 5 at opp 23Jonathan Dwyer rush for 2 yards to the Clem 21.
8:352nd & 3 at opp 21Josh Nesbitt pass complete to Embry Peeples for 13 yards to the Clem 8 for a 1ST down.
8:201st & goal at opp 8Preston Lyons rush for 1 yard to the Clem 7.
7:522nd & 0 at opp 7GEORGIA TECH penalty 5 yard false start accepted.
7:332nd & 0 at opp 12GEORGIA TECH penalty 5 yard false start accepted.
6:452nd & 0 at opp 17GEORGIA TECH penalty 10 yard holding accepted, no play.
6:302nd & 0 at opp 27Jonathan Dwyer rush for 2 yards to the Clem 25.
5:533rd & 0 at opp 25Josh Nesbitt pass complete to Jonathan Dwyer for a loss of 7 yards to the Clem 32, GEORGIA TECH penalty holding declined.
5:354th & 0 at opp 32Scott Blair 49 yard field goal GOOD.Georgia Tech 13, Clemson 7
4:30Scott Blair kickoff for 65 yards returned by C.J. Spiller for 30 yards to the Clem 35.
Clemson Touchdown run, 5 plays
4:551st & 10 at own 35C.J. Spiller rush for 3 yards to the Clem 38.
4:302nd & 7 at own 38C.J. Spiller rush for 13 yards to the GTech 49 for a 1ST down.
4:201st & 10 at opp 49C.J. Spiller rush for 6 yards to the GTech 43.
3:302nd & 4 at opp 43C.J. Spiller rush for 2 yards to the GTech 41.
2:553rd & 2 at opp 41C.J. Spiller rush for 41 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Tied at 13
2:55Two-point conversion attempt, Michael Wade rush FAILED.
2:55Spencer Benton kickoff for 55 yards returned by Chris Tanner for 21 yards to the GTech 36.
Georgia Tech Field goal, 15 plays
2:551st & 10 at own 36Josh Nesbitt pass incomplete to Jonathan Dwyer.
1:432nd & 10 at own 36Roddy Jones rush for 8 yards, fumbled, forced by Marcus Gilchrist, recovered by GTech Josh Nesbitt at the GTech 44.
2:553rd & 2 at own 44Jonathan Dwyer rush for 3 yards to the GTech 47 for a 1ST down.
1:431st & 10 at own 47Josh Nesbitt rush for no gain to the GTech 47.
1:432nd & 10 at own 47Timeout GEORGIA TECH, clock 01:43.
1:232nd & 10 at own 47Josh Nesbitt pass complete to Tyler Melton for 9 yards to the Clem 44.
1:093rd & 1 at opp 44Jonathan Dwyer rush for 3 yards to the Clem 41 for a 1ST down.
0:571st & 10 at opp 41Josh Nesbitt pass incomplete to Demaryius Thomas.
0:482nd & 10 at opp 41Josh Nesbitt pass complete to Stephen Hill for 8 yards to the Clem 33.
0:483rd & 2 at opp 33Timeout GEORGIA TECH, clock 00:48.
0:423rd & 2 at opp 33Josh Nesbitt rush for 3 yards to the Clem 30 for a 1ST down.
0:391st & 10 at opp 30Team pass incomplete.
0:352nd & 10 at opp 30Jonathan Dwyer rush for 2 yards to the Clem 28.
0:353rd & 8 at opp 28Timeout GEORGIA TECH, clock 00:35.
0:353rd & 8 at opp 28CLEMSON penalty 10 yard pass interference on Crezdon Butler accepted, no play.
0:261st & 10 at opp 18Josh Nesbitt pass incomplete.
0:102nd & 10 at opp 18Josh Nesbitt pass complete to Tyler Melton for 7 yards to the Clem 11.
0:093rd & 3 at opp 11Team pass incomplete.
0:094th & 3 at opp 11Timeout CLEMSON, clock 00:09.
0:064th & 3 at opp 11Scott Blair 28 yard field goal GOOD.Georgia Tech 16, Clemson 13
0:06Scott Blair kickoff for 45 yards.
Clemson End of half, 1 play
0:011st & 10 at own 25Team rush for a loss of 2 yards to the Clem 23.
Q3 12:26Spencer Benton kickoff for 59 yards returned by Chris Tanner for 18 yards to the GTech 29.
3rd quarter6 drives, then Georgia Tech 33, Clemson 20
Georgia Tech Touchdown run, 11 plays
14:491st & 10 at own 29Roddy Jones rush for 16 yards to the GTech 45 for a 1ST down.
14:201st & 10 at own 45Jonathan Dwyer rush for no gain to the GTech 45.
13:452nd & 10 at own 45Josh Nesbitt rush for no gain to the GTech 45.
12:453rd & 10 at own 45Josh Nesbitt pass complete to Embry Peeples for 8 yards to the Clem 47.
12:264th & 2 at opp 47Anthony Allen rush for 7 yards to the Clem 40 for a 1ST down.
11:551st & 10 at opp 40Josh Nesbitt rush for a loss of 1 yard to the Clem 41.
11:062nd & 11 at opp 41Josh Nesbitt rush for 15 yards to the Clem 26 for a 1ST down.
10:501st & 10 at opp 26Jonathan Dwyer rush for 2 yards to the Clem 24.
10:122nd & 8 at opp 24Josh Nesbitt rush for 7 yards to the Clem 17.
9:373rd & 1 at opp 17Josh Nesbitt rush for 4 yards to the Clem 13 for a 1ST down.
9:121st & 10 at opp 13Josh Nesbitt rush for 13 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Georgia Tech 22, Clemson 13
9:12Scott Blair extra point GOOD.Georgia Tech 23, Clemson 13
9:12Scott Blair kickoff for 30 yards.
Clemson Touchdown run, 5 plays
8:401st & 10 at own 40C.J. Spiller rush for a loss of 1 yard to the Clem 39.
8:222nd & 11 at own 39C.J. Spiller rush for 5 yards to the Clem 44.
7:393rd & 6 at own 44Kyle Parker pass complete to Michael Palmer for 20 yards to the GTech 36 for a 1ST down.
7:111st & 10 at opp 36C.J. Spiller rush for no gain to the GTech 36.
6:392nd & 10 at opp 36C.J. Spiller rush for 36 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Georgia Tech 23, Clemson 19
6:39Richard Jackson extra point GOOD.Georgia Tech 23, Clemson 20
6:00Spencer Benton kickoff for 66 yards returned by Chris Tanner for 26 yards to the GTech 30.
Georgia Tech Touchdown pass, 3 plays
6:001st & 10 at own 30Jonathan Dwyer rush for 2 yards to the GTech 32.
5:502nd & 8 at own 32Josh Nesbitt rush for a loss of 2 yards to the GTech 30.
5:103rd & 10 at own 30Josh Nesbitt pass complete to Demaryius Thomas for 70 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Georgia Tech 29, Clemson 20
5:10Scott Blair extra point GOOD.Georgia Tech 30, Clemson 20
4:50Scott Blair kickoff for 58 yards returned by C.J. Spiller for 14 yards to the Clem 26.
Clemson Interception, 7 plays
4:501st & 10 at own 26Jamie Harper rush for 6 yards to the Clem 32.
4:222nd & 4 at own 32Jamie Harper rush for 5 yards to the Clem 37 for a 1ST down.
3:541st & 10 at own 37C.J. Spiller rush for 2 yards to the Clem 39.
3:182nd & 8 at own 39Kyle Parker pass complete to Michael Palmer for 4 yards to the Clem 43.
3:053rd & 4 at own 43Kyle Parker pass complete to Jacoby Ford for 10 yards to the GTech 47 for a 1ST down.
2:391st & 10 at opp 47C.J. Spiller rush for 3 yards to the GTech 44.
2:392nd & 7 at opp 44Kyle Parker pass intercepted by Jerrard Tarrant at the GTech 22, returned for 50 yards to the Clem 28.
Georgia Tech Field goal, 4 plays
1:501st & 10 at opp 28Jonathan Dwyer rush for 1 yard to the Clem 27.
1:202nd & 9 at opp 27Josh Nesbitt pass incomplete to Demaryius Thomas.
1:163rd & 9 at opp 27Anthony Allen rush for 4 yards to the Clem 23.
1:164th & 5 at opp 23Timeout GEORGIA TECH, clock 01:16.
1:114th & 5 at opp 23Scott Blair 40 yard field goal GOOD.Georgia Tech 33, Clemson 20
1:11Scott Blair kickoff for 65 yards returned by Jacoby Ford for 23 yards to the Clem 28.
Clemson Touchdown run, 10 plays
1:111st & 10 at own 28CLEMSON penalty 5 yard delay of game accepted.
0:521st & 15 at own 23Andre Ellington rush for 11 yards to the Clem 34.
0:192nd & 4 at own 34Andre Ellington rush for 30 yards to the GTech 36 for a 1ST down.
0:051st & 10 at opp 36Jamie Harper rush for 1 yard to the GTech 35.
Q4 14:542nd & 9 at opp 35Kyle Parker pass incomplete to Jacoby Ford.
Q4 14:203rd & 9 at opp 35Kyle Parker rush for 6 yards to the GTech 29.
Q4 14:144th & 3 at opp 29Timeout CLEMSON, clock 14:14.
Q4 14:144th & 3 at opp 29Timeout GEORGIA TECH, clock 14:14.
Q4 13:554th & 3 at opp 29Kyle Parker pass complete to Jacoby Ford for 7 yards to the GTech 22 for a 1ST down.
Q4 13:211st & 10 at opp 22Kyle Parker rush for a loss of 5 yards to the GTech 27.
Q4 12:582nd & 15 at opp 27Kyle Parker pass incomplete.
Q4 12:453rd & 15 at opp 27Kyle Parker rush for 12 yards to the GTech 15.
Q4 12:064th & 3 at opp 15GEORGIA TECH penalty 6 yard pass interference on Morgan Burnett accepted, no play.
Q4 12:001st & goal at opp 9C.J. Spiller rush for 9 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Georgia Tech 33, Clemson 26
Q4 12:00Richard Jackson extra point GOOD.Georgia Tech 33, Clemson 27
Q4 12:00Spencer Benton kickoff for 69 yards returned by Chris Tanner for 24 yards to the GTech 25.
4th quarter5 drives, then Georgia Tech 39, Clemson 34
Georgia Tech Turnover on downs, 7 plays
11:461st & 10 at own 25Josh Nesbitt rush for 15 yards to the GTech 40 for a 1ST down.
11:151st & 10 at own 40Josh Nesbitt rush for 2 yards to the GTech 42.
10:252nd & 8 at own 42Jonathan Dwyer rush for 12 yards to the Clem 46 for a 1ST down.
9:551st & 10 at opp 46Jonathan Dwyer rush for 3 yards to the Clem 43.
9:202nd & 7 at opp 43Embry Peeples rush for 3 yards to the Clem 40.
8:353rd & 4 at opp 40Jonathan Dwyer rush for 3 yards to the Clem 37.
8:354th & 1 at opp 37Josh Nesbitt rush for no gain to the Clem 37.
Clemson Touchdown run, 4 plays
7:301st & 10 at own 37C.J. Spiller rush for 54 yards to the GTech 9 for a 1ST down.
7:101st & goal at opp 9C.J. Spiller rush for 3 yards to the GTech 6.
6:352nd & goal at opp 6Kyle Parker pass complete to C.J. Spiller for 5 yards to the GTech 1.
6:113rd & goal at opp 1Andre Ellington rush for 1 yard for a TOUCHDOWN.Tied at 33
6:11Richard Jackson extra point GOOD.Clemson 34, Georgia Tech 33
6:11Spencer Benton kickoff for 69 yards returned by Chris Tanner for 13 yards to the GTech 14.
Georgia Tech Touchdown run, 13 plays
6:001st & 10 at own 14Josh Nesbitt pass incomplete to Demaryius Thomas.
5:452nd & 10 at own 14Josh Nesbitt rush for 8 yards to the GTech 22.
5:093rd & 2 at own 22Anthony Allen rush for 1 yard to the GTech 23.
4:504th & 1 at own 23Josh Nesbitt rush for 2 yards to the GTech 25 for a 1ST down.
4:251st & 10 at own 25Josh Nesbitt pass complete to Jonathan Dwyer for 21 yards to the GTech 46 for a 1ST down.
3:551st & 10 at own 46Jonathan Dwyer rush for 3 yards to the GTech 49.
3:552nd & 7 at own 49Josh Nesbitt pass complete to Demaryius Thomas for 7 yards to the Clem 44 for a 1ST down.
3:551st & 10 at opp 44Josh Nesbitt rush for 4 yards to the Clem 40.
2:102nd & 6 at opp 40Josh Nesbitt rush for 10 yards to the Clem 30 for a 1ST down.
1:481st & 10 at opp 30Jonathan Dwyer rush for 2 yards to the Clem 28.
1:482nd & 8 at opp 28Timeout CLEMSON, clock 01:48.
1:382nd & 8 at opp 28Jonathan Dwyer rush for 8 yards to the Clem 20 for a 1ST down.
1:251st & 10 at opp 20Jonathan Dwyer rush for 5 yards to the Clem 15.
1:252nd & 5 at opp 15Timeout CLEMSON, clock 01:25.
1:202nd & 5 at opp 15Jonathan Dwyer rush for 15 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Georgia Tech 39, Clemson 34
1:201st & 0 at opp 3Timeout GEORGIA TECH, clock 01:20.
1:201st & 0 at opp 3GEORGIA TECH penalty 5 yard false start accepted.
1:20Two-point conversion attempt, Josh Nesbitt rush FAILED.
1:20Scott Blair kickoff for 35 yards.
Clemson Turnover on downs, 4 plays
1:201st & 10 at own 35CLEMSON penalty 10 yard holding accepted, no play.
1:041st & 20 at own 25Kyle Parker pass incomplete.
0:572nd & 20 at own 25Kyle Parker pass incomplete to C.J. Spiller.
0:403rd & 20 at own 25Kyle Parker pass complete to Xavier Dye for 18 yards to the Clem 43.
0:294th & 2 at own 43Kyle Parker rush for no gain to the Clem 43.
Georgia Tech End of game, 1 play
0:201st & 10 at opp 43Team rush for a loss of 1 yard to the Clem 44.

Play-by-play from CollegeFootballData.com, as its scorers wrote it. The clock is the time left in the quarter; the spot is from the side of the team with the ball.

Officially, Georgia Tech leads 51–⁠36–⁠2; as played, 52–⁠34–⁠2 in the 88 games on file; the official count covers all 90 meetings, counting the 15 since this game.

The NCAA later vacated Georgia Tech’s win in this game; it doesn’t count in the official series.

Recent meetings
2025Georgia Tech 24, Clemson 21
2023Clemson 42, Georgia Tech 21
2022Clemson 41, Georgia Tech 10
2021Clemson 14, Georgia Tech 8
2020Clemson 73, Georgia Tech 7
2019Clemson 52, Georgia Tech 14

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