Clemson at South Carolina

Thursday, October 22, 1959

No. 17 Clemson beat South Carolina 27–⁠0. It was their 57th meeting; after it, Clemson led the series 29–⁠20–⁠3 in the games on file.

Away17Clemson9–⁠2 in 1959
27
HomeSouth Carolina6–⁠4 in 1959
0

FinalHigh 64°F, low 57°F, 1.12 in. of rainAttendance 47,000

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

South Carolina 53% to win. Clemson won as Elo’s underdog.

Officially, Clemson leads 74–⁠44–⁠4; as played, 70–⁠43–⁠4 in the 117 games on file; the official count covers all 122 meetings, counting the 65 since this game.

Recent meetings
2025Clemson 28, South Carolina 14
2024South Carolina 17, Clemson 14
2023Clemson 16, South Carolina 7
2022South Carolina 31, Clemson 30
2021Clemson 30, South Carolina 0
2019Clemson 38, South Carolina 3

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