Clemson vs North Carolina rivalry
Clemson leads the series 41-18-1 in meetings on record since 1903.
Next meeting
Clemson and North Carolina do not play each other in the 2026 regular season.
All-time series
Clemson 4160 meetings since 190318 North Carolina
Series leader: Clemson.
See the full all-time Clemson vs North Carolina head-to-head record and every meeting on record.
By decade
1900s 1 1
1910s 0 1
1950s 2 1
1960s 7 3
1970s 5 4
1980s 8 2
1990s 6 4
2000s 4 1
2010s 4 1
2020s 4 0
Series notes
Meetings played60
Series wins, Clemson41 of 60
Series wins, North Carolina18 of 60
Decided by 3 points or fewer9 of 60
Side by side, 2026 season
Clemson North Carolina
- 19.4 15th
- Points per game
- 24.0 14th
- 25.8 13th
- Points allowed
- 19.5 5th
- 321.2 17th
- Total yards per game
- 345.8 15th
- 4.8 17th
- Yards per play
- 6.0 10th
- 137.2 13th
- Rush yards per game
- 135.5 14th
- 184.0 17th
- Pass yards per game
- 210.3 15th
- 19.0 15th
- First downs per game
- 20.3 12th
- 31.5% 17th
- Third-down rate
- 40.9% 11th
- -3 14th
- Turnover margin
- -1 11th
- 6 8th
- Takeaways
- 5 11th
- 10 10th
- Sacks
- 10 10th
- 17 16th
- Sacks allowed
- 8 5th
- 64.0 7th
- Penalty yards per game
- 28.8 1st
- 28:44 13th
- Time of possession
- 27:26 17th
Season totals from CollegeFootballData. Small figure: rank within the ACC; the better side is highlighted.
Recent meetings
Results are read from official box scores and republished after every meeting.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the record in Clemson vs North Carolina?
Clemson leads the series 41-18-1 in meetings on record since 1903. That is Clemson 41, North Carolina 18 across 60 meetings on record.
When do Clemson and North Carolina play next?
Clemson and North Carolina do not play each other in the 2026 regular season.