ATLANTA — The Aflac Kickoff Game featuring Clemson vs. Georgia will kick off at 12 p.m. ET on Saturday, Aug. 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 that low-scoring game 10-3 en route to winning their first national championship under head coach Kirby Smart.
Clemson is making its third appearance in the Aflac Kickoff Game appearance in program history. The Tigers have won their last two appearances - 41-10 over Georgia Tech in 2022 and 26-19 over Auburn in 2012.
Georgia will make its fourth appearance in the Aflac Kickoff Game, its first since 2022, when the Bulldogs rolled to a 49-3 win over Oregon.
“All eyes will be on Atlanta when two of college football’s biggest brands face off in a showdown that will certainly have College Football Playoff implications,” said Gary Stokan, Peach Bowl, Inc. CEO and president.
“Whoever wins this matchup will take the first major step toward the playoff and the possibility of making a return trip to Atlanta when we host our first-ever CFP Quarterfinal at the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl on New Year’s Day.”
The Aflac Kickoff Game will mark the 66th meeting between the two programs, dating back to 1897. The Bulldogs currently lead the series with a 43-18-4 all-time record against the Tigers.