Clemson Tigers vs. NC State Wolfpack football rivalry history
The Clemson Tigers and NC State Wolfpack will renew their rivalry this weekend as they meet for the 91st time. The rivalry, which traces back to 1899, is dubbed the "Textile Bowl". Here's take a closer look at the history between the two programs.
Clemson Tigers vs. NC State Wolfpack rivalry record
The Clemson Tigers and NC State Wolfpack first played in 1899, with the Tigers winning a 24-0 blowout. Clemson also holds a 60-29-1 record in the series, which has seen the two programs play every year since 1971, except for the COVID-19-shortened 2020 season.
For a 15-year period between 2004 and 2019, the Tigers won 15 of the 16 games between the two programs. Clemson won a rivalry-record eight straight games to end the stretch.
The Wolfpack's most recent win in the series came in 2021 as they won 27-21 in a double-overtime thriller, however, the Tigers bounced back with a 30-20 victory last season. Clemson coach Dabo Swinney holds a 12-2 record in the rivalry, while NC State coach Dave Doeren is 1-8 against their long-time rivals.
Clemson Tigers vs. NC State Wolfpack biggest games
The Clemson Tigers hold the largest margin of victory to date. While they hold several big victories over their rivals, it was their 2019 matchup that was the biggest blowout in the all-time series.
Clemson entered the matchup as the No.4 ranked team in the nation with a perfect 9-0 record, while NC State was just 4-4. The Tigers won by a score of 55-10 and won their next five games before losing in the College Football Playoff National Championship, finishing 14-1 as the second-ranked team in the nation. Meanwhile, the Wolfpack never recovered, losing out to finish just 4-8.
NC State's biggest victory in the series came in 1975. The Wolfpack entered the matchup with a 4-3 record, while the Tigers were just 1-5. NC State was able to defeat Clemson 45-7.
Clemson Tigers vs. NC State Wolfpack 2023 preview
The Clemson Tigers will enter their Week 9 matchup with the NC State Wolfpack with a 4-3 record. Meanwhile, NC State will also enter with a 4-3 record.
The Tigers have averaged 30.4 points per game, which ranks 51st out of 133 teams in the nation. Furthermore, they have allowed 20.6 ppg, which ranks 40th. The Wolfpack have scored 25.4 ppg, which ranks 87th while allowing 23.6 points per game, which ranks 58th.