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Clemson Defeats North Carolina 31-20 - Recap

Will Shipley ran for 126 yards as Clemson handled North Carolina by a score of 31-20 on Saturday at Memorial Stadium.

Clemson was a favorite by -8.5 points and came through with an ATS victory for bettors. The game went UNDER the consensus closing total of 59.5.

Will Shipley rushed for 126 yards, while Phil Mafah added 84 yards in the win. Adam Randall and Will Shipley added 57 and 53 receiving yards respectively.

Omarion Hampton rushed for 178 yards for North Carolina, while Drake Maye added 67 yards. Drake Maye threw for 209 yards for the Tar Heels, while receivers Devontez Walker and J.J. Jones had 70 and 60 yards respectively.

North Carolina lost the offensive yardage battle to Clemson 466-457 yards in Saturday's game. Clemson had more first downs as that total ended up 25-19.

Clemson led the time of possession tally, as the game finished as a 38:11-21:49 split in that important category.

Clemson looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against South Carolina. North Carolina will aim to get back on the winning track at NC State.