Final
September 19, 2026 β’ Memorial Stadium (Clemson, SC), Clemson
NCAAF PREVIEW β’ September 19, 2026
Featured Matchup
Gridiron Matchup: North Carolina Tar Heels (2-1) takes on Clemson Tigers (2-1) at Memorial Stadium (Clemson, SC), Clemson.
North Carolina Tar Heels
Visiting Side
Record
2-1
Clemson Tigers
Home Side
Record
2-1
Scoring
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NOR
|
14 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 20 |
CLE
|
3 | 3 | 9 | 13 | 28 |
Scoring Play Timeline Play-By-Play
Score
10:50
Demon June 3 Yd Run (Aeron Burrell Kick)
Score
6:55
Nolan Hauser 49 Yd Field Goal
Score
2:05
Benjamin Hall 15 Yd pass from Billy Edwards Jr. (Aeron Burrell Kick)
Score
8:36
Aeron Burrell 33 Yd Field Goal
Score
0:00
Nolan Hauser 21 Yd Field Goal
Score
10:42
Nolan Hauser 22 Yd Field Goal
Score
4:21
Christian Bentancur 27 Yd pass from Tait Reynolds (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed)
Score
6:34
Aeron Burrell 22 Yd Field Goal
Score
5:01
Gideon Davidson 8 Yd Run (Two-Point Run Conversion Failed)
Score
1:00
Tyler Brown 34 Yd Run (Nolan Hauser Kick)
Team Matchup Analysis Tale of the Tape
Circled Game Matchup Projection
74%
North Carolina Tar Heels
VS
26%
Clemson Tigers
Projected Score
NOR 23
-
CLE 16
Data Confidence
High
Data Used
5 of 5 categories
- North Carolina Tar Heels scoring offense has an edge over Clemson Tigers defense.
- North Carolina Tar Heels generates significantly more total yardage.
- North Carolina Tar Heels aerial attack exposes Clemson Tigers secondary.
- North Carolina Tar Heels controls the trenches in the run game.
North Carolina Tar Heels
STAT
Clemson Tigers
Situational Context Environment
Venue Advantage
Host Clemson Tigers plays on familiar turf at Memorial Stadium (Clemson, SC), Clemson.
Conditions
Conditions: Dome/Indoor
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Circled Game Analytical Outlook
Circled Game Takeaway
Why North Carolina Tar Heels Could Win
North Carolina Tar Heels scoring offense has an edge over Clemson Tigers defense.
Why Clemson Tigers Could Win
Clemson Tigers will need to rely on their defense to create opportunities.
Deciding Factor
North Carolina Tar Heels generates significantly more total yardage.
Game Details
Memorial Stadium (Clemson, SC), Clemson
Dome/Indoor
Attendance
78,332
Closing Odds
Line: CLEM -3 | O/U: 44.5
Team Leaders
North Carolina Tar Heels Leaders
Travis Burgess
Passing Ldr β’ QB
Crew Davis
Rushing Ldr β’ RB
Keeyun Chapman
Receiving Ldr β’ WR
Clemson Tigers Leaders
Brock Bradley
Passing Ldr β’ QB
Gideon Davidson
Rushing Ldr β’ RB
Cam Blivens
Receiving Ldr β’ WR
Consensus Pool
Closed Poll
Circle Crowd Pick Meter
North Carolina Tar Heels (40.7%)
Clemson Tigers (59.3%)
Total Submissions: 56 circles
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