Clemson at South Carolina

Saturday, November 23, 1985

Clemson beat South Carolina 24–⁠17. It was their 83rd meeting; after it, Clemson led the series 45–⁠30–⁠3 in the games on file.

AwayClemson6–⁠6 in 1985
24
HomeSouth Carolina5–⁠6 in 1985
17

FinalHigh 67°F, low 48°FAttendance 75,026

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

South Carolina 50% to win. Clemson won as Elo’s underdog.

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 39 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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