Clemson rallies to hand UNC their first loss of the season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 20, 2026, 1:51 AM
Last updated Sep 20, 2026
Clemson Tigers defeated the North Carolina Tar Heels 22-20 in a college football game on September 19, 2026, at Memorial Stadium in Clemson, SC. North Carolina led 17-6 at halftime but faltered in the second half as Clemson scored 16 unanswered points. Quarterback Tait Reynolds overcame early struggles to guide the Tigers to victory. UNC's Billy Edwards Jr. had a challenging day, completing only 13 of 30 passes for 135 yards, one touchdown, and one interception. North Carolina will take a bye week next before facing Notre Dame.
- •Clemson scored 16 points in the second half after trailing at halftime.
- •UNC's strong start included a 14-3 lead early in the game.
- •Tait Reynolds threw key passes that shifted the momentum.
- •Billy Edwards Jr. struggled with accuracy throughout the game.
- •UNC will face Notre Dame after a bye week.
- 1:51 AMYahoo Sports — Clemson rallies to hand UNC their first loss of the season
"Bill Belichick’s first Clemson experience went well until it didn’t, and now the Heels are 2-1.
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