Total Yards
North Carolina290
Clemson331
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Clemson at North Carolina
Sep 28, 2019 • Completed
Season 2019RegularWeek 5
Away
Clemson
ACC
Final Score
21 - 20
CNC
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North Carolina
ACC
Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
North Carolina144
Clemson206
Rushing Yards
North Carolina146
Clemson125
Turnovers
North Carolina0
Clemson1
Game Conditions
ConditionFair
Temperature91°F
Wind8 mph SW
Humidity
37%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Box Score Comparison
North Carolina vs Clemson box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
North Carolina31:49
Clemson28:11
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
Clemson edges North Carolina 21-20
Clemson defeated North Carolina 21-20 in Week 5 of the 2019 regular slate, finishing with a 331-290 edge in total yards, and scoring 1 passing touchdowns and 2 rushing touchdowns.
Clemson set the terms early in a game that finished 21-20. Sam Howell pass complete to Dyami Brown for 40 yds for a TD, (Noah Ruggles KICK) came with {'seconds': 15, 'minutes': 13} left in the first quarter, giving North Carolina the first major swing.
Clemson's box score carried the story: 331 total yards, 125 rushing yards, and 206 passing yards. North Carolina finished with 290 total yards, including 146 on the ground and 144 through the air.
Clemson converted 8-15 on third down, went 0-1 on fourth down, the turnover count was 1-0, Clemson led 14-14 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Trevor Lawrence pass complete to Tee Higgins for 38 yds for a TD, (B.T. Potter KICK).
Key Moments
Passing Touchdown
Sam Howell pass complete to Dyami Brown for 40 yds for a TD, (Noah Ruggles KICK) (North Carolina led 7-0 over Clemson).
Passing Touchdown
Sam Howell pass complete to Beau Corrales for 10 yds for a TD, (Noah Ruggles KICK) (North Carolina led 14-7 over Clemson).
Rushing Touchdown
Travis Etienne run for 13 yds for a TD, (B.T. Potter KICK) (Clemson led 7-7 over North Carolina).
Rushing Touchdown
Trevor Lawrence run for 3 yds for a TD, (B.T. Potter KICK) (Clemson led 14-14 over North Carolina).
Passing Touchdown
Trevor Lawrence pass complete to Tee Higgins for 38 yds for a TD, (B.T. Potter KICK) (Clemson led 21-14 over North Carolina).
Rushing Touchdown
Javonte Williams run for 1 yd for a TD, (Two-Point Conversion failed) (North Carolina led 20-21 over Clemson).
Stat Callouts
Final score
21-20
Clemson defeated North Carolina.
Total yards
331-290
Clemson held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
125
Clemson averaged 4 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
206
Clemson averaged 6.9 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
8-15
Clemson's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
7-17
North Carolina's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
1-0
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | North Carolina | Clemson |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 290 | 331 |
| Passing Yards | 144 | 206 |
| Rushing Yards | 146 | 125 |
| First Downs | 14 | 14 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 7-17 | 8-15 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 2-3 | 0-1 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 3-20 | 6-30 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 1 |
| Completions / Attempts | 15-27 | 18-30 |
| Rushing Attempts | 36 | 31 |
| Passing TDs | 2 | 1 |
| Rushing TDs | 1 | 2 |
| Kicking Points | 2 | 3 |
| Possession Time | 31:49 | 28:11 |