CFB
Where they rank
Team-advanced percentile vs. the FBS field · descriptive only, not a prediction of Saturday.
North Carolina
Offensive efficiency (PPA)35th pct.
Offensive success rate63th pct.
Explosiveness7th pct.
Defensive efficiency (PPA)70th pct.
Defensive success rate allowed33th pct.
Havoc rate12th pct.
Clemson
Offensive efficiency (PPA)9th pct.
Offensive success rate7th pct.
Explosiveness28th pct.
Defensive efficiency (PPA)72th pct.
Defensive success rate allowed47th pct.
Havoc rate77th pct.
North Carolina · Returning production
Overall (PPA)27.8%
Passing9.5%
Rushing53.6%
Receiving32.8%
Against the spread, last 3 seasons
ATS 7-15-1 · O/U 10-13 · avg. margin -3.4
Clemson · Returning production
Overall (PPA)41.4%
Passing14.1%
Rushing-37.7%
Receiving71.2%
Against the spread, last 3 seasons
ATS 11-15 · O/U 10-15-1 · avg. margin +9.0
Head-to-head
Last 5 meetings2026North Carolina 20–28 Clemson
2025Clemson 38–10 North Carolina
2023North Carolina 20–31 Clemson
2022Clemson 39–10 North Carolina
2019Clemson 21–20 North Carolina
Venue & conditions
Memorial Stadium (Clemson, SC) · Clemson, SC
91°F · 14.7 mph wind · 24% precip. chance