South Carolina at Clemson

Saturday, November 22, 1980

Clemson beat No. 14 South Carolina 27–⁠6. It was their 78th meeting; after it, Clemson led the series 41–⁠29–⁠3 in the games on file.

Away14South Carolina8–⁠4 in 1980
6
HomeClemson6–⁠5 in 1980
27

FinalHigh 61°F, low 24°FAttendance 64,200

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

South Carolina 58% to win. Clemson pulled the upset.

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 44 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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