Clemson prepares for ACC opener against North Carolina on Saturday
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 18, 2026, 9:03 PM
Last updated Sep 18, 2026
Clemson faces North Carolina in their ACC opener on Saturday at noon in Death Valley. The Tigers, sitting at 1-1, look to improve after a heavy loss to LSU and a narrow win over Georgia Southern. Clemson will start freshman quarterback Tait Reynolds after an injury to Christopher Vizzina. North Carolina enters the game undefeated at 2-0, having won against TCU and East Tennessee State. The matchup could indicate Clemson’s position in the ACC as conference play begins.
- •Clemson has a 41-19-1 series record against North Carolina.
- •The game will be broadcast nationally on ESPN.
- •Tait Reynolds replaces injured quarterback Christopher Vizzina for Clemson.
- •Clemson has struggled with offensive consistency early this season.
- 9:03 PMYahoo Sports — Staff score predictions for Clemson’s ACC opener against North Carolina
"Here’s a look at what we’re thinking for Clemson’s Week 3 matchup against North Carolina.
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