No. 6 Clemson uses goal-line stand to hold off Georgia Tech

Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney, center, prepares to lead his team onto the field for an NCAA college football game against Georgia Tech, Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021, in Clemson, S.C. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Clemson quarterback D.J. Uiagalelei (5) throws from the pocket as offensive linemen Matt Bockhorst (65) and Marcus Tate (74) block during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Georgia Tech, Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021, in Clemson, S.C. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Georgia Tech running back Dontae Smith (4) tries to get away from Clemson linebacker Trenton Simpson (22) after a catch in the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021, in Clemson, S.C. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Georgia Tech quarterback Jordan Yates (13) scrambles away from Clemson defenders Bryan Bresee (11) and Justin Foster (35) in the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021, in Clemson, S.C. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Georgia Tech defensive lineman Jared Ivey (15) waits out a lightning delay that halted play in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Clemson, Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021, in Clemson, S.C. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Georgia Tech wide receiver Adonicas Sanders (12) breaks free from Clemson cornerback Sheridan Jones (6) after a catch in the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021, in Clemson, S.C. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

A sign warns fans about lightning in the area in the first half of an NCAA college football game between Clemson and Georgia Tech, Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021, in Clemson, S.C. The field was cleared and both teams were sent to their locker rooms. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Clemson running back Will Shipley (1) runs for a touchdown in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Georgia Tech, Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021, in Clemson, S.C. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Georgia Tech running back Jahmyr Gibbs (1) is brought down by Clemson linebacker Trenton Simpson (22) in the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021, in Clemson, S.C. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Georgia Tech quarterback Jordan Yates (13) tries to escape from Clemson linebacker Trenton Simpson (22) in the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021, in Clemson, S.C. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)