Clemson offensive coordinator Tony Elliott says the Clemson-Georgia rivalry is marked by the proximity of the two universities and the fact that they often fight over the same recruits within their two states and regionally.
The Tigers currently have 26 players who hail from Georgia listed on their roster as they prepare this week to take on the No. 5-ranked team in the nation, the most players from any state besides South Carolina on the roster. Some notable names who decided to jump ship and cross the state line to play for head coach Dabo Swinney and Clemson include James Skalski, Baylon Spector and Brannon Spector, running backs Phil Mafah, Kobe Pace and Lyn-J Dixon, as well as a duo of tight ends in Davis Allen and Jaelyn Lay.