Clemson-Georgia Atlanta Kickoff Time Announced

ATLANTA — The Aflac Kickoff game featuring Clemson against Georgia will begin at 12 p.m. ET on Saturday, August 31 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

The Bulldogs and Tigers last met in Charlotte to open the 2021 season. The Bulldogs used a pick-six to win this low-scoring game 10-3 en route to their first national championship under the leadership of the Bulldogs. head coach Kirby Smart.

Clemson is making its third appearance in Aflac Kickoff Game program history. The Tigers have won their last two appearances – 41-10 against Georgia Tech in 2022 and 26-19 against Auburn in 2012.

Georgia will make its fourth appearance in the Aflac Kickoff Game, its first since 2022, when the Bulldogs earned a 49-3 victory over Oregon.

“All eyes will be on Atlanta when two of the biggest brands in college football collide in a showdown that is sure to have implications for the College Football Playoff,” said Gary Stokan, CEO and President of Peach Bowl, Inc. .

“Whoever wins this game will take the first major step toward the playoffs and have the opportunity to make a return trip to Atlanta when we host our first-ever CFP Quarterfinal at the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl on New Day Year.”

Aflac’s kickoff game will mark the 66th meeting between the two programs, dating back to 1897. The Bulldogs currently lead the series with an all-time record of 43-18-4 against the Tigers.