Georgia Tech vs Clemson: Dabo Swinney Set for 250th Head Coaching Game
Clemson hosts Georgia Tech at Memorial Stadium on Saturday, 14 November, with kickoff at 12:30 p.m. ET on The CW. The game marks Dabo Swinney's 250th as Clemson's head coach.
Georgia Tech visits Clemson on Saturday, 14 November, in a game that marks a personal milestone for Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney. Kickoff at Memorial Stadium in Clemson, South Carolina, is set for 12:30 p.m. ET and the game will be shown on The CW.
Swinney will lead the Tigers for the 250th time as a head coach, and the matchup is the latest chapter in the Georgia Tech vs Clemson rivalry. Fans searching for the game have been looking for kickoff details and viewing options.
Records heading into the game
Clemson enters the contest with a 6-3 overall record and a 4-2 mark in the Atlantic Coast Conference. Georgia Tech is 2-7 overall and 1-5 in the ACC.
The Tigers' home game also brings the Yellow Jackets back to the same stadium where Swinney made his debut as head coach. On Oct. 18, 2008, Georgia Tech played at Memorial Stadium against Swinney, then in his first game as the newly appointed interim coach. More than 18 years later, the two teams meet again in the same venue.
A milestone for Swinney
Once Swinney reaches 250 games on Saturday, his win total will rank third-highest by an FBS head coach through the first 250 games of a career, according to Clemson Athletics. The school's announcement frames the game as the completion of his 250th game as Clemson's head coach.
WLTX described the game as a career milestone for Swinney, noting he will put on the headset for the 250th time as a head coach.
How to watch and what to expect
The game will air on The CW, and Clemson's broadcast is also available through the Clemson Athletic Network. CW Sports can be streamed live on the ESPN App through ESPN Unlimited. Yahoo Sports has also published a viewing guide for the matchup.
Clemson has scheduled a free pregame performance by Tiger Band at 10:30 a.m. at The Amphitheater, featuring a concert at the Stacks Stage. Fans can check ClemsonTigers.com and its app for weather updates ahead of kickoff.
What we know so far
Clemson, a home favorite on its record, will look to extend its conference standing against a Georgia Tech team that has struggled this season. The result will also add to Swinney's long tenure in Clemson. Further updates on the final score and any changes to the schedule will follow after the game.
