UNC and Clemson prepare for critical early-season matchup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 10, 2026, 3:00 PM
Last updated Jul 10, 2026
North Carolina and Clemson are set to meet at Memorial Stadium on September 19 at 11 a.m. in their Week 3 matchup. Both teams are looking to rebound from disappointing previous seasons, with UNC finishing 4-8 and Clemson going 7-6. North Carolina has overhauled its offensive coaching staff in hopes of improving its performance, while Clemson seeks to restore its offensive prowess under new coordinator Chad Morris. Last season, Clemson defeated UNC 38-10 in a game dominated by the Tigers.
- •UNC averaged 288.8 yards per game last season, ranking last in the ACC.
- •Clemson's seven wins last year were the fewest in 15 years.
- •Christopher Vizzina is expected to start at quarterback for Clemson.
- •UNC head coach Bill Belichick faces pressure after two losing seasons.
- •Clemson's top receivers from last season, Bryant Wesco Jr. and T.J. Moore, return.
- 3:00 PMYahoo Sports — UNC Football Schedule Lookahead: Clemson
"A way-too-early lookahead of UNC's matchup against Clemson on Sept. 19.
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