Duke at Clemson

Saturday, November 15, 2003

Clemson beat Duke 40–⁠7. It was their 48th meeting; after it, Clemson led the series 32–⁠15–⁠1.

AwayDuke4–⁠8 in 2003
7
HomeClemson9–⁠4 in 2003
40

Final at Memorial Stadium (Clemson, SC), ClemsonHigh 59°FAttendance 70,000

At kickoff
61°F, a few clouds, wind 3 mphWeather: NOAA NCEI Integrated Surface Database; Oconee County Regional (KCEU), 4 km from the stadium, six minutes before kickoff

Scoring by quarter

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Duke00077
Clemson141010640

Efficiency

DukeClemson
−0.46First-down EPA−0.19
−0.13Second-down EPA−0.01
0.27Third-down EPA0.35

From CollegeFootballData.com: each offense’s efficiency, and the havoc each defense caused. The better side of each line is bold.

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

Clemson 83% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Clemson leads 37–⁠18–⁠1 in 56 meetings, counting the eight since this game.

Recent meetings
2025Duke 46, Clemson 45
2023Duke 28, Clemson 7
2018Clemson 35, Duke 6
2012Clemson 56, Duke 20
2008Clemson 31, Duke 7
2007Clemson 47, Duke 10

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