CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Clemson and North Carolina will met for the first time as ranked foes since a No. 13 Clemson team beat No. 18 North Carolina, 16-13, in 1982. The Tigers are 3-0 all-time against North Carolina when both teams are ranked.
The ACC Championship Game, however, is the biggest in the rivalry since No. 2 Clemson beat No. 8 North Carolina, 10-0 in 1981. The game will be televised by ABC and will kickoff at 8:14 p.m.
Clemson’s defensive line vs. North Carolina’s offensive line: Clemson’s defense has averaged 8.7 tackles for loss this year, which ranks fourth in the country.