Clemson at North Carolina

Saturday, November 10, 1979

No. 18 Clemson beat North Carolina 19–⁠10. It was their 26th meeting; after it, Clemson led the series 15–⁠10–⁠1.

Away18Clemson8–⁠4 in 1979
19
HomeNorth Carolina8–⁠3–⁠1 in 1979
10

FinalHigh 70°F, low 45°F, 0.05 in. of rainAttendance 50,100

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

Clemson 51% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Clemson leads 41–⁠18–⁠1 in 60 meetings, counting the 34 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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