Clemson at North Carolina

Saturday, November 9, 1985

North Carolina beat Clemson 21–⁠20. It was their 32nd meeting; after it, Clemson led the series 19–⁠12–⁠1.

AwayClemson6–⁠6 in 1985
20
HomeNorth Carolina5–⁠6 in 1985
21

FinalHigh 63°F, low 29°FAttendance 50,000

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

Clemson 54% to win. North Carolina won as Elo’s underdog.

Clemson leads 41–⁠18–⁠1 in 60 meetings, counting the 28 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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