Clemson vs Virginia rivalry

Clemson leads the series 41-8-1 in meetings on record since 1955.

This season
Source: CollegeFootballData, 2026 season
Next meeting

Clemson and Virginia do not play each other in the 2026 regular season.

All-time series

Clemson 4150 meetings since 19558 Virginia

Series leader: Clemson.

See the full all-time Clemson vs Virginia head-to-head record and every meeting on record.

By decade

1950s 5 0
1960s 6 0
1970s 8 0
1980s 10 0
1990s 4 5
2000s 4 3
2010s 2 0
2020s 2 0

Series notes

Meetings played50
Series wins, Clemson41 of 50
Series wins, Virginia8 of 50
Decided by 3 points or fewer9 of 50

Side by side, 2026 season

Clemson Virginia
19.4 15th
Points per game
33.8 10th
25.8 13th
Points allowed
18.0 4th
321.2 17th
Total yards per game
398.8 11th
4.8 17th
Yards per play
5.6 13th
137.2 13th
Rush yards per game
161.6 8th
184.0 17th
Pass yards per game
237.2 12th
19.0 15th
First downs per game
23.0 8th
31.5% 17th
Third-down rate
33.8% 15th
-3 14th
Turnover margin
+6 1st
6 8th
Takeaways
8 2nd
10 10th
Sacks
12 6th
17 16th
Sacks allowed
20 17th
64.0 7th
Penalty yards per game
49.0 2nd
28:44 13th
Time of possession
32:45 5th

Season totals from CollegeFootballData. Small figure: rank within the ACC; the better side is highlighted.

Recent meetings

2024 VirginiavsClemson Clemson won 31-48
2020 VirginiavsClemson Clemson won 23-41
2019 ClemsonvsVirginia Clemson won 62-17
2013 ClemsonvsVirginia Clemson won 59-10
2009 VirginiavsClemson Clemson won 21-34
2008 ClemsonvsVirginia Clemson won 13-3
2004 ClemsonvsVirginia Virginia won 10-30
2003 VirginiavsClemson Clemson won 27-30
2002 ClemsonvsVirginia Virginia won 17-22
2001 VirginiavsClemson Virginia won 26-24

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 Virginia?

Clemson leads the series 41-8-1 in meetings on record since 1955. That is Clemson 41, Virginia 8 across 50 meetings on record.

When do Clemson and Virginia play next?

Clemson and Virginia do not play each other in the 2026 regular season.