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Western Carolina at Clemson

Saturday, September 27, 1980

Clemson beat Western Carolina 17–⁠10. It was their first meeting; after it, Clemson led the series 1–⁠0.

AwayWestern Carolina3–⁠7–⁠1 in 1980
10
HomeClemson6–⁠5 in 1980
17

FinalHigh 85°F, low 57°FAttendance 58,490

Before kickoff

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Clemson 84% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

The series

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Clemson leads 5–⁠0 in five meetings, counting the four since this game.

Recent meetings
1995Clemson 55, Western Carolina 9
1987Clemson 43, Western Carolina 0
1983Clemson 44, Western Carolina 10
1982Clemson 21, Western Carolina 10
1980Clemson 17, Western Carolina 10

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