Clemson Tigers rally past North Carolina Tar Heels in comeback victory
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 20, 2026, 1:28 AM
Last updated Sep 20, 2026
Clemson rallied from a 14-point deficit to secure a 28-20 win against North Carolina on Saturday. The game took place amid a 2 1/2-hour weather delay, highlighting the Tigers' resolve after struggling last season. Coach Dabo Swinney emphasized the importance of this victory given outside criticism of his coaching. North Carolina, led by Bill Belichick, aimed to build on their initial wins but now face challenges with a looming matchup against No. 3 Notre Dame on October 3.
- •Clemson overcame a 14-point deficit to win at home.
- •The game featured a weather delay of 2 1/2 hours.
- •Dabo Swinney noted the team’s resiliency and belief.
- •North Carolina looks to regroup before playing Notre Dame.
- •Both teams are facing pressure to improve their standings.
- 1:28 AMYahoo Sports — Dabo Swinney's Tigers quiet critics for now with comeback win; Bill Belichick's Tar Heels stumble
"Dabo Swinney learned last season how quickly a season can go sideways. Swinney's two decades as head coach in Death Valley have been filled with big moments, huge wins, conference championships and even national titles. Perhaps that's what made Saturday's 28-20 win over Bill Belichick and North Carolina — one in which the Tigers overcame a 14-point first half deficit and a 2 1/2-hour weather delay — so meaningful to him.
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