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North Carolina Leads Clemson 17-15 in Fourth Quarter in Game Delayed by Lightning
North Carolina’s offense had 126 rushing yards from Benjamin Hall and a two-point lead when lightning stopped the ACC opener.
- On Saturday, lightning halted North Carolina's 17-15 lead over Clemson at Memorial Stadium with 8:11 remaining in the fourth quarter, forcing officials to pause play as the Tar Heels threatened inside the 10-yard line.
- Weather delays have plagued Clemson's 2026 season, marking the third consecutive game affected by lightning. The Tigers previously faced a nearly two-hour delay against Georgia Southern, while North Carolina endured a 79-minute interruption during their victory over East Tennessee State.
- North Carolina quarterback Billy Edwards Jr. has thrown for 105 yards and one touchdown, while running back Benjamin Hall rushed for 126 yards. Clemson freshman quarterback Tait Reynolds completed 19 of 28 passes for 201 yards with one touchdown and one interception when play stopped.
- Officials sent both teams to the locker rooms after lightning was detected within 8 miles of Memorial Stadium. Under NCAA safety guidance, play must remain suspended for at least 30 minutes following the final lightning strike, with the restart clock resetting if additional strikes occur.
- The contest occurs amid institutional turmoil for both programs. Clemson coach Dabo Swinney faces scrutiny following early-season losses, while North Carolina recently managed staff resignations including defensive coordinator Steve Belichick before their bye week.
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North Carolina leads Clemson 17-15 in fourth quarter in game delayed by lightning
CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) — Billy Edwards Jr. has thrown for 105 yards and a touchdown, Benjamin Hall has run for 126 yards and has a TD reception as North Carolina
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Hindustan TimesClemson leads North Carolina 17-15 in fourth quarter in game delayed by lightning
CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) — Billy Edwards Jr. has thrown for 105 yards and a touchdown, Benjamin Hall has run for 126 yards and has a TD reception as North Carolina leads Clemson 17-15 with 8:11 remaining in the fourth quarter in a game delayed by lightning in the area.
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