Clemson at North Carolina

Saturday, November 4, 1989

No. 21 Clemson beat North Carolina 35–⁠3. It was their 36th meeting; after it, Clemson led the series 23–⁠12–⁠1.

Away21Clemson10–⁠2 in 1989
35
HomeNorth Carolina1–⁠10 in 1989
3

FinalHigh 62°F, low 33°FAttendance 44,500

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

Clemson 84% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Clemson leads 41–⁠18–⁠1 in 60 meetings, counting the 24 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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