The Clemson Insider
The Clemson Insider • • sports
Key Points:
- Clemson’s home opener against Georgia Southern experienced a nearly two-hour lightning delay, resulting in the latest kickoff in program history at just after 9:30 p.m. ET.
- Despite the delay and late finish, fans remained loyal and supported Clemson, who secured a 22-7 victory; Coach Dabo Swinney praised the crowd’s dedication during his postgame remarks.
- This marked Clemson’s second consecutive game with a pregame lightning delay, following a similar two-hour delay at LSU.
- Swinney emphasized the importance of fan support for the upcoming ACC conference game against North Carolina, scheduled for noon at Memorial Stadium.
- The Saturday matchup against undefeated North Carolina (2-0) is a significant ACC opener for both teams, with Swinney highlighting its importance for conference momentum.
