Clemson vs NC State rivalry
Clemson leads the series 60-30-1 in meetings on record since 1902.
Next meeting
Clemson and NC State do not play each other in the 2026 regular season.
All-time series
Clemson 6091 meetings since 190230 NC State
Series leader: Clemson.
See the full all-time Clemson vs NC State head-to-head record and every meeting on record.
By decade
1900s 2 1
1920s 3 1
1930s 5 1
1940s 7 3
1950s 5 1
1960s 5 3
1970s 2 7
1980s 6 4
1990s 6 4
2000s 8 2
2010s 9 1
2020s 2 2
Series notes
Meetings played91
Series wins, Clemson60 of 91
Series wins, NC State30 of 91
Decided by 3 points or fewer9 of 91
Side by side, 2026 season
Clemson NC State
- 19.4 15th
- Points per game
- 36.8 5th
- 25.8 13th
- Points allowed
- 25.6 12th
- 321.2 17th
- Total yards per game
- 460.0 7th
- 4.8 17th
- Yards per play
- 6.4 8th
- 137.2 13th
- Rush yards per game
- 199.2 3rd
- 184.0 17th
- Pass yards per game
- 260.8 9th
- 19.0 15th
- First downs per game
- 23.6 6th
- 31.5% 17th
- Third-down rate
- 53.4% 1st
- -3 14th
- Turnover margin
- 0 8th
- 6 8th
- Takeaways
- 8 2nd
- 10 10th
- Sacks
- 7 15th
- 17 16th
- Sacks allowed
- 8 5th
- 64.0 7th
- Penalty yards per game
- 51.2 3rd
- 28:44 13th
- Time of possession
- 33:50 3rd
Season totals from CollegeFootballData. Small figure: rank within the ACC; the better side is highlighted.
Recent meetings
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Frequently asked questions
What is the record in Clemson vs NC State?
Clemson leads the series 60-30-1 in meetings on record since 1902. That is Clemson 60, NC State 30 across 91 meetings on record.
When do Clemson and NC State play next?
Clemson and NC State do not play each other in the 2026 regular season.