The No. 1 Georgia Bulldogs will open their season Saturday against the No. 14 Clemson Tigers in front of a huge crowd at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta (12 p.m. ET on ABC) to headline Week 1 of the college football season.
With Georgia (+280) favored to win the NCAA championship this season, returning senior quarterback Carson Beck (+800) is among the favorites to win the Heisman Trophy. Beck will be working with some new receivers against a tough Clemson defense to begin his campaign. Georgia (-13.5) opened as a heavy favorite over Clemson, but action has come in on the underdogs to shift the line at some online sportsbooks.
Below, we take a look at some of the most notable player props available for this showdown and highlight the player props tool that allows browsers to view the available options. If you are a new user of these apps, sportsbook promos will be available to you.
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Player props for Georgia vs. Clemson
How Carson Beck could get over 1.5 passing TDs
Beck completed 72.4% of his passes last season, averaging 9.45 yards per attempt. He finished his junior campaign with multiple touchdown passes in four of his last six starts and only failed to throw a touchdown in two games all year, including a 27-24 loss to Alabama in the Orange Bowl. Clemson was so strong against opposing rush offenses last season that opponents threw on 53.1% of plays against the Tigers, and passing yards accounted for 61.3% of yardage accrued against Clemson down the stretch. With lead back Roderick Robinson (toe) out for Week 1, Georgia might be forced to pass in the red zone.
How Carson Beck could miss over 1.5 passing TDs
Much of Beck’s production last year was with Brock Bowers and Ladd McConkey, who are now playing in the NFL. Bowers led Georgia with six receiving touchdowns, and Marcus Rosemy-Jacksaint (drafted by the Eagles) accounted for four touchdown receptions. Beck’s top returning targets — Dillon Bell, Dominic Lovett, and Oscar Delp — accounted for seven touchdowns last year. This matchup with Clemson could be surprisingly low-scoring like the last matchup between the teams, a 10-3 Georgia win in 2021. Clemson’s defense showed a propensity for generating pressure and blitzing in key situations and generated 2.3 takeaways per game last season to lead all FBS teams.
How Phil Mafah could get an any time TD
As the lead back for Clemson last year, Mafah compiled 1,772 rushing yards and 20 touchdowns with a huge workload. The 6-foot-1, 230-pound senior from Grayson, Georgia, is expected to take on an even bigger role this year, and he’ll be motivated to perform in his home state. He’s a punishing back who can break big runs or finish drives in the red zone.
How Phil Mafah could miss an any time TD
The strongest argument against Mafah finding the end zone is a case in favor of Georgia as the top defense in the nation. The Bulldogs held opponents to 3.7 yards per carry and allowed just 13 rushing touchdowns all season in 2023. Their defensive line could be even better this season with Jamaal Jarrett joining established standouts Nazir Stackhouse, Warren Brinson, and Christen Miller. Inside linebacker Smael Mondon is a tackling machine, and Kirby Smart’s staff does a great job of disguising defenses, which could frustrate Clemson and keep the Tigers from generating red zone opportunities.
