UNC collapses in second half against Clemson in college football matchup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 20, 2026, 4:02 PM
Last updated Sep 20, 2026
North Carolina led Clemson 17-6 at halftime on September 20 but ultimately lost 28-20. The Tar Heels' offense struggled in the second half, scoring only three points, while Clemson mounted a comeback, scoring 22 points. Quarterback Billy Edwards had a challenging game, completing just 13-of-30 passes. UNC now enters a bye week before facing Notre Dame on October 3, needing to address several pressing issues following the defeat.
- •UNC leads 17-6 at halftime but scores only three points after it.
- •Clemson scores 22 points in the second half, including a late game-winning touchdown.
- •Billy Edwards struggles with 135 passing yards and one interception.
- •UNC generates only a few empty drives in the second half.
- •The Tar Heels now prepare for a matchup against Notre Dame after their bye week.
- 4:02 PMYahoo Sports — Five takeaways from UNC's second-half Saturday collapse at Clemson
"UNC watched a double-digit lead at Clemson dissipate on Saturday, instead resulting in another unsurprising loss. Here's five takeaways from the loss.
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