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Clemson Tigers Dominate North Carolina Tar Heels 38-10

Saturday, October 4, 2025, 12:00 PM ET · Kenan Stadium

Clemson Tigers 38, North Carolina Tar Heels 10, final. Our NCAAF picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Who won Clemson Tigers vs North Carolina Tar Heels?

Clemson Tigers beat North Carolina Tar Heels 38-10 at Kenan Stadium on October 4, 2025.

In a decisive clash at Kenan Stadium, the Clemson Tigers secured a convincing 38-10 victory over the North Carolina Tar Heels. This matchup was particularly noteworthy as both teams entered the game with identical records of 2-3, making it a critical contest for both sides in their pursuit of momentum in the NCAAF season.

The Tar Heels, despite their home advantage, have struggled recently, ending the game with a 2-3 home record and an overall record of 5-5 in their last ten games. Their recent form has seen them average 27.6 points scored per game while allowing 25.7 points. However, they were unable to find their rhythm against the Tigers, who capitalized on their defensive lapses. North Carolina's last five games had yielded a record of 2-3, with an average of 22.8 points scored and 25.2 points allowed, indicating a trend of inconsistency.

On the other hand, the Clemson Tigers have also faced challenges, holding a 2-4 home record and a 3-1 away record. They came into this game with a similar overall record of 5-5 in their last ten games, averaging 24.7 points scored and allowing just 22.0 points per game. Their recent form has been marked by a two-game losing streak, but this performance against the Tar Heels may signify a turning point for the team as they look to build on this success.

Historically, the Tigers have had the upper hand in recent matchups against the Tar Heels. This victory adds to their confidence, especially considering the stakes of the game. The Tar Heels, having lost their last game against UCF Knights 9-34, were looking to bounce back but found themselves overwhelmed.

In terms of injuries, the block does not provide specific details about player availability, but such factors often play a significant role in the outcome of games at this level. Both teams will need to assess their rosters moving forward, especially after a physically demanding contest.

The betting market had indicated a challenging outlook for the Tar Heels, with a home win probability of 0.0, as attributed to the betting provider. This reflects the expectations leading into the game, which were not met by the home side.

Conditions at Kenan Stadium were typical for a fall afternoon, contributing to a competitive atmosphere. Fans were treated to a display of offensive prowess from the Tigers, who executed their game plan effectively.

Viewers should have noted the strong performance from the Clemson offense, which was able to exploit the Tar Heels' defensive weaknesses. The Tar Heels, on the other hand, will need to regroup and address their shortcomings as they look to improve their standing in the league.

Leaders

  • Passing yardsMax Johnson26/42, 208 YDSNorth Carolina Tar Heels
  • Rushing yardsBenjamin Hall5 CAR, 24 YDS, 1 TDNorth Carolina Tar Heels
  • Receiving yardsJordan Shipp5 REC, 41 YDSNorth Carolina Tar Heels
  • Passing yardsCade Klubnik22/24, 254 YDS, 4 TDClemson Tigers
  • Rushing yardsAdam Randall8 CAR, 30 YDSClemson Tigers
  • Receiving yardsT.J. Moore5 REC, 108 YDS, 1 TDClemson Tigers

Recent form

North Carolina Tar Heels

Last 10: 5-5Streak L127.6 scored · 25.7 allowed per game2-3 at home

  • L9-34at UCF KnightsSep 20
  • W41-6vs Richmond SpidersSep 13
  • W20-3at Charlotte 49ersSep 6
  • L14-48vs TCU Horned FrogsSep 2
  • L30-35vs NC State WolfpackNov 30
  • L21-41at Boston College EaglesNov 23
  • W31-24vs Wake Forest Demon DeaconsNov 17
  • W35-11at Florida State SeminolesNov 2
  • W41-14at Virginia CavaliersOct 26
  • L34-41vs Georgia Tech Yellow JacketsOct 12

Clemson Tigers

Last 10: 5-5Streak L224.7 scored · 22 allowed per game3-1 away

  • L21-34vs Syracuse OrangeSep 20
  • L21-24at Georgia Tech Yellow JacketsSep 13
  • W27-16vs Troy TrojansSep 6
  • L10-17vs LSU TigersAug 30
  • W34-31at SMU MustangsDec 8
  • L14-17vs South Carolina GamecocksNov 30
  • W51-14vs The Citadel BulldogsNov 23
  • W24-20at Pittsburgh PanthersNov 16
  • W24-14at Virginia Tech HokiesNov 9
  • L21-33vs Louisville CardinalsNov 2

Standings

TeamOverallIn conference
Virginia1-01-0
Florida State1-00-0
North Carolina1-00-0
Stanford1-00-0
Boston College0-00-0
California0-00-0
Clemson0-00-0
Duke0-00-0
Georgia Tech0-00-0
Louisville0-00-0
Miami0-00-0
Pittsburgh0-00-0
SMU0-00-0
Syracuse0-00-0
Virginia Tech0-00-0
Wake Forest0-00-0
NC State0-10-1

Box score

StatClemson TigersNorth Carolina Tar Heels
First downs2319
Third downs4-122-11
Fourth downs3-40-1
Total yards488265
Net passing yards399208
Completions30/3926/42
Yards per pass10.25.0
Rushing yards8957
Rushing attempts3118
Yards per rush2.93.2
Penalties7-858-75
Turnovers10
Fumbles lost10
Interceptions thrown00
Time of possession32:2527:35

Win probability

Above the line favours North Carolina Tar Heels, below favours Clemson Tigers.

Venue

  • Kenan StadiumChapel Hill, NC
  • Attendance50500

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