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Clemson Blasts North Carolina 38-10 as Belichick’s First UNC Season Hits New Low

The rout intensifies scrutiny of a costly, transfer-heavy rebuild that has yet to produce Power Four competitiveness.

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Bryant Wesco Jr. #12 of the Clemson Tigers scores a touchdown against the Syracuse Orange during the fourth quarter at Memorial Stadium on September 20, 2025 in Clemson, South Carolina.

Overview

  • Clemson opened with a 75-yard trick-play touchdown on the first snap, piled up 28 first‑quarter points, and led 35-3 at halftime before closing out a 38-10 road win in Chapel Hill.
  • Cade Klubnik went 22-of-24 for 254 yards and four first‑half TDs before yielding to the backup early in the third quarter, while UNC managed a late cosmetic score.
  • Large sections of Kenan Stadium emptied before halftime, with broadcast shots showing a sparse home crowd at the start of the second half.
  • North Carolina is 2-3 with three lopsided losses to Power Four teams (TCU, UCF, Clemson); Max Johnson started at QB for injured Gio Lopez and threw for 213 yards.
  • Belichick’s debut season follows an aggressive overhaul of roughly 70 newcomers, including 41 transfers, and a contract reported at at least $10 million annually, yet UNC has just four touchdowns in 29 drives against power-conference opponents.