Clemson overcomes sluggish start, beats Ga Tech 41-10

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ATLANTA — After getting much of the blame for a disappointing season by Clemson standards,

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DJ Uiagalelei needed good things to happen in the season opener.

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Uiagalelei threw for one touchdown and ran for another, overcoming a sluggish start in the season opener as No.

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But he twisted around and managed to stay upright just long enough to flip a lateral to Shipley,

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who rumbled 10 yards to keep the Clemson offense on the field.

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For coach Dabo Swinney, that’s the kind of play the Tigers need to make to reclaim their place atop the Atlantic Coast Conference,

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as well as get back to the College Football Playoff.

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“That was a play we didn’t make last year,” Swinney said. “That’s just his strength, his grit, where he’s at physically.

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Just find a way, man.He’s got some creativity to him.

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But the Yellow Jackets couldn’t overcome two blocked punts, both of which led to short touchdown runs by Will Shipley.

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It was the first time since 2007 that Clemson has blocked two punts in a game.

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We’ve got to get that fixed.Those things cannot happen,” Collins said. “Very disappointing.”

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Sims finished with 164 yards passing and led the team in rushing with 41 yards.

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