Clemson vs Wake Forest rivalry
Clemson leads the series 72-17-1 in meetings on record since 1933.
Next meeting
Clemson and Wake Forest do not play each other in the 2026 regular season.
All-time series
Clemson 7290 meetings since 193317 Wake Forest
Series leader: Clemson.
See the full all-time Clemson vs Wake Forest head-to-head record and every meeting on record.
By decade
1930s 5 1
1940s 3 7
1950s 9 0
1960s 8 1
1970s 8 2
1980s 10 0
1990s 7 3
2000s 7 3
2010s 10 0
2020s 5 0
Series notes
Meetings played90
Series wins, Clemson72 of 90
Series wins, Wake Forest17 of 90
Decided by 3 points or fewer11 of 90
Side by side, 2026 season
Clemson Wake Forest
- 19.4 15th
- Points per game
- 36.6 6th
- 25.8 13th
- Points allowed
- 23.0 8th
- 321.2 17th
- Total yards per game
- 445.0 9th
- 4.8 17th
- Yards per play
- 6.8 4th
- 137.2 13th
- Rush yards per game
- 157.0 9th
- 184.0 17th
- Pass yards per game
- 288.0 6th
- 19.0 15th
- First downs per game
- 22.2 10th
- 31.5% 17th
- Third-down rate
- 45.9% 6th
- -3 14th
- Turnover margin
- 0 8th
- 6 8th
- Takeaways
- 3 15th
- 10 10th
- Sacks
- 14 5th
- 17 16th
- Sacks allowed
- 9 7th
- 64.0 7th
- Penalty yards per game
- 84.8 15th
- 28:44 13th
- Time of possession
- 27:48 15th
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 Wake Forest?
Clemson leads the series 72-17-1 in meetings on record since 1933. That is Clemson 72, Wake Forest 17 across 90 meetings on record.
When do Clemson and Wake Forest play next?
Clemson and Wake Forest do not play each other in the 2026 regular season.