North Carolina at Clemson

Saturday, November 8, 1986

No. 20 Clemson beat North Carolina 38–⁠10. It was their 33rd meeting; after it, Clemson led the series 20–⁠12–⁠1.

AwayNorth Carolina7–⁠4–⁠1 in 1986
10
Home20Clemson8–⁠2–⁠2 in 1986
38

FinalHigh 65°F, low 57°F, 1.16 in. of rainAttendance 79,210

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

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

Clemson leads 41–⁠18–⁠1 in 60 meetings, counting the 27 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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