North Carolina aims for improved performance against Clemson
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 17, 2026, 3:23 AM
Last updated Sep 17, 2026

North Carolina faces Clemson on September 17 in search of a stronger showing after last year's 38-10 loss. The Tar Heels have shown significant defensive improvement, ranking 27th nationally in defensive EPA through their first two games. Clemson's offense has struggled, accumulating only 32 points in two games, which raises concerns about their scoring capabilities. The match will test North Carolina's ability to maintain its defensive momentum against a Clemson team that has failed to deliver offensively, suggesting a potentially competitive encounter.
- •North Carolina has wins over TCU and East Tennessee State.
- •Clemson scored just 10 points against LSU in their opener.
- •North Carolina ranks 27th in defensive EPA after two games.
- •Clemson has scored only 32 points across two games this season.
- 3:23 AMYahoo Sports — UNC Has Real Chance to Beat Clemson, and There's One Reason Why
"North Carolina has no reason not to get stops vs. Clemson.
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