Nolan Hauser matched a career high with five field goals, and Clemson’s defense held Georgia Southern to 22 rushing yards in the victory.
On Saturday, Clemson defeated Georgia Southern 22-7 at Memorial Stadium in a weather-delayed game. Placekicker Nolan Hauser converted five field goals while the defense forced eight three-and-outs.
Severe lightning and heavy rains forced a two-hour pregame delay, pushing kickoff to 9:30 p.m. This marked Clemson's second consecutive week facing weather-related scheduling disruptions.
Starting quarterback Christopher Vizzina exited with a left-arm injury after his third drive, prompting freshman Tait Reynolds to take over. Reynolds led five scoring drives while T.J. Moore recorded 103 receiving yards and a touchdown.
Clemson's defense limited the Eagles to 22 rushing yards on 18 carries. Defensive end Will Heldt recorded two sacks, anchoring a unit that proved decisive when the offense struggled.
Next Saturday, the Tigers host North Carolina for the conference opener at Memorial Stadium. Clemson holds a 49-19-1 all-time record against the Tar Heels and has won the last seven meetings.