Box Score
| Team stats | North Carolina Tar Heels | Clemson Tigers |
|---|---|---|
| First downs | 20 | 20 |
| Total yards | 349 | 401 |
| Passing yards | 135 | 215 |
| Rushing yards | 214 | 186 |
| Third down | 5-14 | 5-13 |
| Fourth down | 1-2 | 1-1 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 2 |
| Penalties | 5 | 4 |
| Penalty yards | 35 | 25 |
| Possession | 33:32 | 26:04 |
Box score from BALLDONTLIE, updating through the game.
SATURDAY, SEPT. 19 · 12:00 P.M. ET · ESPN
North Carolina at Clemson
Memorial Stadium, Clemson · ACC opener for both
| North Carolina | Clemson | |
|---|---|---|
| Record | 2-0 | 1-1 |
| Best result | Beat TCU 15-10 in Dublin | Beat Georgia Southern 22-7 |
| Worst result | None yet | Lost 51-10 at LSU |
| Scoring | Wins built on defense and field position | 32 points across two games |
What to Watch
Clemson’s offense. Ten points against LSU and 22 against a Sun Belt opponent is not the profile of a team that is fine. Memorial Stadium at noon is a real edge, but the Tigers have to show they can move the ball against a defense that held TCU to ten.
North Carolina’s case is that both of its wins came with defense and field position, which is exactly the formula that travels into a hostile building. The Tar Heels do not need to score 30 here. The full breakdown is on our North Carolina vs. Clemson preview, and the rest of the weekend is on the Week 3 schedule.
The Bottom Line
North Carolina at Clemson kicks off Saturday, September 19 at noon ET on ESPN. The scoreboard above updates automatically.