Rice at Clemson

Saturday, September 13, 1980

Clemson beat Rice 19–⁠3. It was their seventh meeting; Clemson leads the series 4–⁠3.

AwayRice5–⁠6 in 1980
3
HomeClemson6–⁠5 in 1980
19

FinalHigh 89°F, low 61°FAttendance 60,361

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

Clemson 86% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Clemson leads 4–⁠3 in seven meetings.

Recent meetings
1980Clemson 19, Rice 3
1972Rice 29, Clemson 10
1959Clemson 19, Rice 0
1957Clemson 20, Rice 7
1955Rice 21, Clemson 7
1951Clemson 20, Rice 14

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