Charlotte, NC – It’s Game Day in Williams Brice Stadium where No. 1 Clemson battles South Carolina.  The Tigers look to keep their college playoff hopes alive and finish the regular season 12-0.

Location: Bank of America Stadium

Kickoff:  8:14 PM

Television:   ABC

Announcers:  Chris Fowler, Kirk Herbstreit, Heather Cox, Tom Rinaldi

2015 Record: Clemson  12-0  North Carolina 11-1

ACC Record: Clemson 8-0  North Carolina 8-0

Series History: Clemson leads 36-19-1

Last Meeting:  Clemson won 50-35 in 2015

Record Performance

Clemson quarterback Deshaun Watson got his first start as a Tiger against North Carolina.  Watson had a record performance with six touchdowns.  Watson was 27-36 for 435 yards.

Chizik Coached at Clemson

North Carolina defensive coordinator Gene Chizik was a graduate assistant for Danny Ford in 1988-89.

Simmons ACC Legend

Anthony Simmons was Clemson’s ACC Legend this year.  Simmons was just the second player in ACC History to be named AP All-American for three seasons.  He finished his career second in tackles in Clemson history with 486.  Anthony led the ACC in tackles in 1996 and 1997.

Peake Has ACC Championship Ring

Charone is the only player on the current team that played in the 2011 ACC Championship game when Clemson defeated Virginia Tech.  Peake played 13 snaps and had a 17 yard completion.

Clemson in NFL Stadiums

Clemson is 7-4 under coach Swinney in NFL stadiums.  The Tigers have won their last four.

Battle of Top Quarterbacks

Two of the nation’s top quarterbacks will face off Saturday night.  Deshaun Watson and Marquise Williams are both among the nation’s leaders passing and rushing.  Williams is fourth in the nation with 786 yards while Watson is sixth with 756.  Watson is ninth in the nation in passing efficiency while Williams is 16th.

TCI Predictions 

Robert – Clemson 49 North Carolina 35

Kaila – Clemson 42 North Carolina 35

Qualk – Clemson 45 North Carolina 34

Will – Clemson  52 North Carolina 40