How UNC Unraveled After the Weather Delay at Clemson

Posted Sep 19, 2026
Following the prolonged weather delay in Death Valley, a sluggish North Carolina was outgained 111-36 over that final 7:53, allowing Clemson to match its offensive touchdown total from its first two games while North Carolina’s own offense stalled to seal a 28-20 defeat. “I don’t think we had enough energy,” linebacker Derek McDonald said after the loss. (Inside Carolina)

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