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Tigers see 'great opportunity' to turn things around in home opener

CLEMSON—The Tiger defense did not perform as people anticipated against the top team in the country. After holding the Georgia offense to just six points in the first half, the Tigers gave up 28 points in the second half.

Graduate safety R.J. Mickens had a good game individually with six tackles and two pass breakups, but the unit as a whole needs to improve headed into their home opener against Appalachian State this coming Saturday (8 p.m. / ACC Network)

“I thought I played well. There were some plays that I wish I could get back.