South Carolina at Clemson

Saturday, November 23, 1996

South Carolina beat No. 22 Clemson 34–⁠31. It was their 94th meeting; after it, Clemson led the series 51–⁠34–⁠4 in the games on file.

AwaySouth Carolina6–⁠5 in 1996
34
Home22Clemson7–⁠5 in 1996
31

FinalHigh 58°F, low 28°FAttendance 82,929

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

Clemson 70% 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 28 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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