Clemson hosts North Carolina amid issues for both coaching staffs
CBS Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 15, 2026, 7:02 PM
Last updated Sep 15, 2026
Clemson faces North Carolina in an ACC matchup on Saturday in Death Valley. The game reflects the struggles of both head coaches, Dabo Swinney and Bill Belichick, amid tough starts to their respective seasons. Clemson is coming off a 51-10 rout at LSU and a narrow 22-7 win against Georgia Southern. North Carolina, while undefeated, has been embroiled in off-field turmoil, which includes the resignation of general manager Michael Lombardi. The game's implications, once considered significant, now take a back seat to the teams’ current struggles.
- •Clemson's record is 1-1 after two games.
- •North Carolina has a 2-0 record despite ongoing internal issues.
- •Clemson's offense ranks 134th out of 138 FBS teams.
- •Last season's matchup saw Clemson defeat UNC 38-10.
- 7:02 PMCBS Sports — Clemson vs. UNC is shell of what should be marquee ACC showdown amid Dabo Swinney, Bill Belichick turmoil
"Amid turmoil for both big-name coaches, this is not what we envisioned Clemson vs. North Carolina would be
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