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Belichick's Heels Shock Clemson?
15 Sep
Summary
- UNC leads 2-0, heading into ACC opener.
- Clemson's offense struggles, averaging 22 points.
- UNC defense has allowed only 13 total points.
As of September 15, 2026, Bill Belichick's North Carolina Tar Heels stand at a promising 2-0 for the 2026 season, preparing to face the Clemson Tigers in their Atlantic Coast Conference opener. The Tar Heels secured an upset win over TCU in Week 0 and followed up with a dominant 35-3 victory against East Tennessee State last week.
UNC's quarterback, Billy Edwards Jr., has impressed, averaging 9.9 yards per attempt. The team's defense has been particularly strong, conceding a mere 13 points through two games. This defensive prowess will be tested against Clemson, who have shown offensive vulnerabilities.
Clemson, coached by Dabo Swinney, has faced challenges, particularly with their quarterback situation involving Tait Reynolds and Christopher Vizzina. The Tigers scored only 22 points against Georgia Southern in Week 2 after a significant loss to LSU in Week 1. Despite these offensive struggles, Clemson is favored at home.
The matchup is scheduled for Saturday, September 19, at 12:00 p.m. EST, to be held at Memorial Stadium and broadcast on ESPN and Disney+. Odds favor Clemson by 3.5 points, with a moneyline of -166 for the Tigers and +140 for UNC. The over/under is set at 44.5.
