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Clemson trails North Carolina 17-6 at halftime amid fan discontent

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 19, 2026, 5:44 PM

Last updated Sep 19, 2026

Clemson trails North Carolina 17-6 at halftime amid fan discontent
Summary

Clemson University faces a tough first half against North Carolina, trailing 17-6 as the teams head to halftime. The Tigers struggled early, managing only a field goal after the Tar Heels scored touchdowns on their first two drives. A late 17-play drive failed to produce a touchdown, leading to significant boos from the home crowd. Dabo Swinney's team aims to regroup; historically, he has a 19-36 record when behind at halftime.

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  • •Clemson trails 17-6 at halftime against North Carolina.
  • •The Tigers' offense started slow, with just one field goal.
  • •North Carolina scored two quick touchdowns to take an early lead.
  • •A late drive by Clemson ended without a touchdown, resulting in boos.
  • •Dabo Swinney is 19-36 when trailing at halftime.
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  • 5:44 PMYahoo Sports — Dabo despair: Clemson fans boo Tigers off field in drab first half vs UNC
What they're saying
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Clemson is off to a rough start vs. North Carolina, as Bill Belichick's squad has completely outplayed Dabo Swinney's team so far.

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