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The moments that led to the Clemson-NC State rivalry heating up

The Clemson and N.C. State rivalry has been taken to a new level over the past several years thanks to some strange occurrences during and after games.

In 2013, Clemson offensive lineman Isaiah Battle punched an N.C. State defender and was ejected from the game.

Two years later, an N.C. State assistant coach shoved Deshaun Watson when Watson ran out of bounds on the Wolfpack’s sideline.

Last year, Bradley Chubb pulled Clemson quarterback Kelly Bryant’s towel throughout the matchup, and afterwards, N.C. State coach Dave Doeren questioned why Clemson had a laptop on its sideline during Clemson’s 38-31 win.