Clemson at South Carolina

Saturday, November 21, 1987

No. 12 South Carolina beat No. 8 Clemson 20–⁠7. It was their 85th meeting; after it, Clemson led the series 45–⁠31–⁠4 in the games on file.

Away8Clemson10–⁠2 in 1987
7
Home12South Carolina8–⁠4 in 1987
20

FinalHigh 54°F, low 33°FAttendance 75,043

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

Clemson 51% to win. South Carolina 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 37 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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