Duke at Clemson

Saturday, October 15, 1988

No. 11 Clemson beat Duke 49–⁠17. It was their 33rd meeting; after it, Clemson led the series 20–⁠12–⁠1.

AwayDuke7–⁠3–⁠1 in 1988
17
Home11Clemson10–⁠2 in 1988
49

FinalHigh 64°F, low 37°FAttendance 83,356

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

Clemson 70% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Clemson leads 37–⁠18–⁠1 in 56 meetings, counting the 23 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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