North Carolina at Clemson

Saturday, November 11, 1978

No. 15 Clemson beat North Carolina 13–⁠9. It was their 25th meeting; after it, Clemson led the series 14–⁠10–⁠1.

AwayNorth Carolina5–⁠6 in 1978
9
Home15Clemson11–⁠1 in 1978
13

FinalHigh 70°F, low 41°FAttendance 53,495

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

Clemson 76% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Clemson leads 41–⁠18–⁠1 in 60 meetings, counting the 35 since this game.

Recent meetings
2026Clemson 28, North Carolina 20
2025Clemson 38, North Carolina 10
2023Clemson 31, North Carolina 20
2022Clemson 39, North Carolina 10Subway ACC Championship
2019Clemson 21, North Carolina 20
2015Clemson 45, North Carolina 37ACC Championship Game

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