No. 25 Clemson looks to bounce back from its opening loss to No. 1 Georgia and get its season on track when it faces Appalachian State on Saturday night. The teams last played in 2015. But there's much more on the line this season.
Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney, center, walks with his players before an NCAA college football game againt Georgia Aug. 31, 2024, in Atlanta. Clemson quarterback Cade Klubnik is hit by Georgia linebacker Damon Wilson II after releasing a pass during the second half of an NCAA college football game Aug. 31, 2024, in Atlanta.
But things will be over on that front if they fall to Appalachian State. The Mountaineers have CFP hopes of their own as Sun Belt favorites who could claim the Group of Five spot in the 12-team field.Appalachian State quarterback Joey Aguilar vs. Clemson’s defensive front. Aguilar is the Sun Belt offensive preseason player of the year who got off to a hot start as he completed 22 of 36 passes for 326 yards in a 38-10 win over East Tennessee last week.
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