CLEMSON, S.C. (Interstat) — Clemson defeated North Carolina 28-20 on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026, in a Football Bowl Subdivision game at Memorial Stadium. The Tigers improved to 2-1, and the Tar Heels dropped to 2-1. North Carolina built an early lead behind Billy Edwards Jr., who completed 13 of 30 passes for 135 yards and rushed for a touchdown. Benjamin Hall ran 18 times for 130 yards and caught a 15-yard touchdown, while Demon June added 57 rushing yards and a score. Jordan Shipp caught six passes for 68 yards. Clemson answered with Gideon Davidson, who ran for 105 yards and a touchdown, and Tyler Brown, who had a 34-yard scoring run. Tait Reynolds passed for 215 yards and a touchdown and ran for 26 yards. Defensively, Corey Myrick made 11 tackles, Jeremiah Alexander had 10, Sammy Brown had nine with a sack, and Will Heldt recorded two sacks. North Carolina’s Derek McDonald had 10 tackles, Peyton Seelmann eight, and Greg Smith seven with an interception.