Clemson opened conference play at home for only the third time in the last 13 years. Clemson has now won nine of its last 10 conference openers since 2015.
An explosive offense and opportunistic defense helped Clemson become the 14th FBS program and first in the ACC to win 800 games with a 59-35 victory over NC State.
No. 21 Clemson can avenge last year’s loss and remain in contention for an ACC title with a win over hungry N.C. State on Saturday. The Wolfpack took down a feisty LA. Tech squad last week despite losing starting quarterback Grayson McCall. An ACC title is still a possibility for both teams.
On his impression of the rivalry with NC State, the recent history: “I know it's always been back and forth. Credit NC State for giving us very good competition. They beat us last year, credit to them.