Clemson scores 13 straight points after lengthy weather delay to get a 28-20 win over North Carolina, tell me about this news in (https://sports.yahoo.com/college-football/breaking-news/article/clemson-scores-13-straight-points-after-lengthy-weather-delay-to-get-a-28-20-win-over-north-carolina-215433566.html)
20-09-2026
Clemson pulled off a 28-20 comeback victory over North Carolina at Memorial Stadium in a game heavily impacted by severe weather and lasting nearly six hours.
Key details from the game:
The Weather Delay: With 8:11 remaining in the fourth quarter and North Carolina leading 17-15 with a 2nd-and-goal at the Clemson 7-yard line, the game was suspended for approximately two and a half hours due to lightning in the area. It marked Clemson’s third consecutive game delayed by weather to start the season.
The Defensive Stand: Immediately after play resumed, Clemson’s defense held firm on two consecutive goal-line runs, forcing North Carolina to settle for a short field goal that made the score 20-15.
The 13-Point Run:
Running back Gideon Davidson sparked the offense with a 45-yard run, followed by an 8-yard touchdown run with roughly five minutes left to put Clemson ahead 21-20 (a two-point conversion attempt failed). Davidson finished the day with 105 rushing yards.
After forcing North Carolina to turn the ball over on downs near midfield, Clemson extended the lead when Tyler Brown broke free for a 34-yard touchdown run with one minute remaining, making it 28-20.
Sealing the Win: North Carolina made one final attempt to drive downfield for a potential game-tying touchdown and two-point conversion, but Clemson defensive back Elliot Washington II sealed the win with an interception with 37 seconds left.
Context & Milestones: Freshman quarterback Tait Reynolds completed 20 of 29 passes for 215 yards, including a 27-yard touchdown pass to tight end Christian Bentancur in the third quarterthe first passing touchdown of Reynolds’ career in his first start. The victory brought Clemson to 2-1 (1-0 ACC) on the season, overcoming an early 14-point deficit.