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Clemson football rallies for win against North Carolina on September 19

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 20, 2026, 5:12 PM

Last updated Sep 20, 2026

Clemson football rallies for win against North Carolina on September 19

Summary

Clemson football improved to 2-1 this season after defeating North Carolina in a home game on September 19. The Tigers, who were trailing going into the fourth quarter, outscored the Tar Heels 13-3 in the final quarter to secure the win. Head coach Dabo Swinney praised the positive atmosphere in the locker room post-game, citing it as a source of strength for the team amid earlier struggles. Despite a previous loss to LSU, Clemson remains focused on their goals for the season. The team will face Cal on the road on September 25.

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By the Numbers

•Clemson improves to 2-1 on the 2026 season.
•The Tigers trailed before outscoring North Carolina 13-3 in the fourth quarter.
•Dabo Swinney emphasized the positive locker room atmosphere post-victory.
•Clemson's next game is on the road against Cal on September 25.

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5:12 PMYahoo Sports — Clemson football news: You could 'cure cancer' with locker room vibes, per Dabo Swinney

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On Saturday, the Clemson football program improved to 2-1 on the 2026 season with a thrilling home win over the North Carolina Tar Heels. Clemson was trailing this game heading into the fourth quarter but ended up outscoring North Carolina 13-3 in the final frame in order to secure the win. After the game, head coach Dabo Swinney spoke on the vibes […] The post Clemson football news: You could 'cure cancer' with locker room vibes, per Dabo Swinney appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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