Game Ball: Georgia safety Christopher Smith interception keys 10-3 win over Clemson

By Mike Griffith

September 05, 2021 at 12:00 am EDT

Christopher Smith Georgia defensive back Christopher Smith (29) during the BulldogsÕ game against Clemson at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, N.C., on Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021. (Photo by Mackenzie Miles)

By Mike Griffith

September 05, 2021 at 12:00 am EDT

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Georgia senior safety Christopher Smith picked a great time for his first career interception on Saturday night.

Clemson seemed to have finally swung the momentum in its favor in the second quarter of Saturday night’s game at Bank of America Stadium when Smith swooped in with the game-changing play to break a scoreless tie.

The No. 5-ranked Bulldogs beat the No. 3-ranked Tigers 10-3 at Bank of America Stadium.

Tigers’ quarterback D.J. Uiagalelei fired a strike intended for Justyn Ross on third-and-4 at the Georgia 30 when Smith jumped the route, stepping in front of the pass to make the interception in stride.