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 behind placekicker Nolan Hauser's five field goals and the defense forcing eight three-and-outs in a weather-delayed victory.
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 after last week's LSU game.
Starting quarterback Christopher Vizzina exited with a left-arm injury after his third drive; freshman Tait Reynolds replaced him and led five scoring drives. T.J. Moore led receivers with 103 yards and a touchdown.
Clemson's defense limited the Eagles to 22 rushing yards on 18 carries. Defensive end Will Heldt recorded two sacks, providing critical support while the offense struggled to find rhythm in the second half.
Clemson hosts North Carolina next Saturday for the conference opener at Memorial Stadium. The Tigers hold a 49-19-1 all-time record against the Tar Heels and have won the last seven meetings.