Clemson at Duke

Saturday, September 30, 1989

Duke beat No. 7 Clemson 21–⁠17. It was their 34th meeting; after it, Clemson led the series 20–⁠13–⁠1.

Away7Clemson10–⁠2 in 1989
17
HomeDuke8–⁠4 in 1989
21

Final0.08 in. of rainAttendance 22,600

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

Clemson 76% to win. Duke pulled the upset.

Clemson leads 37–⁠18–⁠1 in 56 meetings, counting the 22 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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