Clemson rallies past North Carolina 28-20 after weather delay

Clemson secured a 28-20 comeback victory against North Carolina in an ACC matchup marked by a significant two-and-a-half-hour weather delay. The Tar Heels, led by head coach Bill Belichick, initially dominated the game, holding a 17-3 lead at halftime behind a strong rushing performance from Benjamin Hall, who recorded 130 yards on 18 carries.

Following the lightning delay, the momentum shifted toward the Tigers. Clemson outscored North Carolina 13-3 in the fourth quarter to complete the comeback. True freshman quarterback Tait Reynolds made his first collegiate start, completing 20 of 29 passes for 215 yards and a touchdown, earning praise from head coach Dabo Swinney for his competitiveness despite a difficult first half.

While the win provides a boost for Clemson, North Carolina faces questions regarding quarterback consistency and offensive execution heading into their bye week. The Tar Heels' performance was highlighted by individual successes from Hall and safety Greg Smith, though the team ultimately struggled to maintain their lead in the final stages of the game.