Clemson at Duke

Saturday, October 17, 1981

No. 6 Clemson beat Duke 38–⁠10. It was their 26th meeting; after it, Clemson led the series 13–⁠12–⁠1.

Away6Clemson12–⁠0 in 1981
38
HomeDuke6–⁠5 in 1981
10

FinalHigh 78°F, low 39°FAttendance 26,000

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

Clemson 65% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Clemson leads 37–⁠18–⁠1 in 56 meetings, counting the 30 since this game.

Recent meetings
2025Duke 46, Clemson 45
2023Duke 28, Clemson 7
2018Clemson 35, Duke 6
2012Clemson 56, Duke 20
2008Clemson 31, Duke 7
2007Clemson 47, Duke 10

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