North Carolina leads Clemson 17-15 in fourth quarter amid lightning delay

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Last updated Sep 19, 2026

North Carolina leads Clemson 17-15 in fourth quarter amid lightning delay
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North Carolina holds a 17-15 lead over Clemson with 8:11 remaining in the fourth quarter, pausing play due to a lightning delay. Billy Edwards Jr. has thrown for 105 yards and one touchdown, while Benjamin Hall has contributed with 126 rushing yards and a touchdown reception. Clemson's freshman quarterback Tait Reynolds has completed 19 of 28 passes for 201 yards, including one touchdown and one interception. The game is both teams' ACC season opener and marks the third consecutive Clemson game affected by weather. The Tar Heels look to resume play with a second-and-goal at the Clemson 7-yard line.

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  • North Carolina leads 17-15 with 8:11 left in the fourth quarter.
  • The game is delayed due to lightning in the area.
  • Clemson scored a touchdown in the third quarter but failed a key 2-point conversion.
  • Billy Edwards Jr. has 105 passing yards and a touchdown for North Carolina.
  • Tait Reynolds has 201 passing yards and a touchdown for Clemson.
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Billy Edwards Jr. has thrown for 105 yards and a touchdown, Benjamin Hall has run for 126 yards and has a TD reception as North Carolina leads Clemson 17-15 with 8:11 remaining in the fourth quarter in a game delayed by lightning in the area. When the game resumes the Tar Heels will have a second-and-goal at the Clemson 7. Clemson freshman Tait Reynolds, making his first career start at quarterback, has completed 19 of 28 passes for 201 yards with one touchdown and one interception.

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