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Photos: North Carolina visits Clemson in college football

Clemson’s Tyler Davis (13) and Andrew Mukuba (1) stop North Carolina quarterback Drake Maye after a five-yard gain in the first quarter on Saturday, November 18, 2023 at Memorial Stadium in Clemson, S.C.
Clemson’s Tyler Davis (13) and Andrew Mukuba (1) stop North Carolina quarterback Drake Maye after a five-yard gain in the first quarter on Saturday, November 18, 2023 at Memorial Stadium in Clemson, S.C. rwillett@newsobserver.com

North Carolina traveled to Clemson, S.C. for their football game on Saturday, November 18, 2023 at Memorial Stadium

North Carolina coach Mack Brown faces off against Dabo Swinney in a re-match of the 2022 ACC Championship game

Clemson defeats North Carolina 31-20. North Carolina quarterback Drake Maye passed for 209 yards, one touchdown and one

interception.

North Carolina coach Mack Brown is escorted off the field as Clemson fans take the field following the Tigers’ 31-20 victory on Saturday, November 18, 2023 at Memorial Stadium in Clemson, S.C.
North Carolina coach Mack Brown is escorted off the field as Clemson fans take the field following the Tigers’ 31-20 victory on Saturday, November 18, 2023 at Memorial Stadium in Clemson, S.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina coach Mack Brown congratulates Clemson coach Dabo Swinney following the Tigers’ 31-20 victory on Saturday, November 18, 2023 at Memorial Stadium in Clemson, S.C.
North Carolina coach Mack Brown congratulates Clemson coach Dabo Swinney following the Tigers’ 31-20 victory on Saturday, November 18, 2023 at Memorial Stadium in Clemson, S.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina quarterback Drake Maye (10) watches a replay of his interception by Clemson’s Nate Wiggins with 2:36 to play in the game to secure a 31-20 victory by the Tigers on Saturday, November 18, 2023 at Memorial Stadium in Clemson, S.C
North Carolina quarterback Drake Maye (10) watches a replay of his interception by Clemson’s Nate Wiggins with 2:36 to play in the game to secure a 31-20 victory by the Tigers on Saturday, November 18, 2023 at Memorial Stadium in Clemson, S.C Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Tychaun Chapman (0) consoles teammate Armani Chatman (9) during the closing minute of play as Clemson secure their 31-20 victory on Saturday, November 18, 2023 at Memorial Stadium in Clemson, S.C.
North Carolina’s Tychaun Chapman (0) consoles teammate Armani Chatman (9) during the closing minute of play as Clemson secure their 31-20 victory on Saturday, November 18, 2023 at Memorial Stadium in Clemson, S.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Omarion Hampton (28) breaks open and hurdles away from Clemson’s Avieon Terrell (20) and Kahlil Barnes (36) on a 55-yard touchdown run in the third quarter on Saturday, November 18, 2023 at Memorial Stadium in Clemson, S.C. Hampton rushed for 178 yards and two touchdown in the Tar Heels’ 31-20 loss.
North Carolina’s Omarion Hampton (28) breaks open and hurdles away from Clemson’s Avieon Terrell (20) and Kahlil Barnes (36) on a 55-yard touchdown run in the third quarter on Saturday, November 18, 2023 at Memorial Stadium in Clemson, S.C. Hampton rushed for 178 yards and two touchdown in the Tar Heels’ 31-20 loss. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Clemson’s Andrew Mukuba (1) defends North Carolina’s Devontez Walker (9) on a deep pass from quarterback Drake Maye that Walker could not handle, in the third quarter on Saturday, November 18, 2023 at Memorial Stadium in Clemson, S.C.
Clemson’s Andrew Mukuba (1) defends North Carolina’s Devontez Walker (9) on a deep pass from quarterback Drake Maye that Walker could not handle, in the third quarter on Saturday, November 18, 2023 at Memorial Stadium in Clemson, S.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Clemson’s Andrew Mukuba (1) defends North Carolina’s Devontez Walker (9) on a deep pass from quarterback Drake Maye that Walker could not handle, in the third quarter on Saturday, November 18, 2023 at Memorial Stadium in Clemson, S.C.
Clemson’s Andrew Mukuba (1) defends North Carolina’s Devontez Walker (9) on a deep pass from quarterback Drake Maye that Walker could not handle, in the third quarter on Saturday, November 18, 2023 at Memorial Stadium in Clemson, S.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Omarion Hampton (28) and Willie Lampkin (53) help Corey Gaynor (65) to his feet after Hampton scored a touchdown on a three-yard run in the fourth quarter against Clemson on Saturday, November 18, 2023 at Memorial Stadium in Clemson, S.C.
North Carolina’s Omarion Hampton (28) and Willie Lampkin (53) help Corey Gaynor (65) to his feet after Hampton scored a touchdown on a three-yard run in the fourth quarter against Clemson on Saturday, November 18, 2023 at Memorial Stadium in Clemson, S.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Omarion Hampton (28) scores a touchdown on a three-yard run in the fourth quarter against Clemson on Saturday, November 18, 2023 at Memorial Stadium in Clemson, S.C.
North Carolina’s Omarion Hampton (28) scores a touchdown on a three-yard run in the fourth quarter against Clemson on Saturday, November 18, 2023 at Memorial Stadium in Clemson, S.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Omarion Hampton (28) looks for running against Clemson’s Andrew Mukuba (1) on a three-yard gain in the third quarter on Saturday, November 18, 2023 at Memorial Stadium in Clemson, S.C.
North Carolina’s Omarion Hampton (28) looks for running against Clemson’s Andrew Mukuba (1) on a three-yard gain in the third quarter on Saturday, November 18, 2023 at Memorial Stadium in Clemson, S.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Clemson’s Phil Mafah (7) looks for running room against North Carolina’s Antavious Lane (1) in the second quarter on Saturday, November 18, 2023 at Memorial Stadium in Clemson, S.C.
Clemson’s Phil Mafah (7) looks for running room against North Carolina’s Antavious Lane (1) in the second quarter on Saturday, November 18, 2023 at Memorial Stadium in Clemson, S.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Kevin Hester Jr. (98) reacts after recovering a fumble by Clemson’s Will Shipley in the second quarter on Saturday, November 18, 2023 at Memorial Stadium in Clemson, S.C.
North Carolina’s Kevin Hester Jr. (98) reacts after recovering a fumble by Clemson’s Will Shipley in the second quarter on Saturday, November 18, 2023 at Memorial Stadium in Clemson, S.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Clemson’s T.J. Parker (12) works to sack North Carolina quarterback Drake Maye (10) for an eight-yard loss in the second quarter on Saturday, November 18, 2023 at Memorial Stadium in Clemson, S.C.
Clemson’s T.J. Parker (12) works to sack North Carolina quarterback Drake Maye (10) for an eight-yard loss in the second quarter on Saturday, November 18, 2023 at Memorial Stadium in Clemson, S.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Clemson’s T.J. Parker (12) sacks North Carolina quarterback Drake Maye (10) for an eight-yard loss in the second quarter on Saturday, November 18, 2023 at Memorial Stadium in Clemson, S.C.
Clemson’s T.J. Parker (12) sacks North Carolina quarterback Drake Maye (10) for an eight-yard loss in the second quarter on Saturday, November 18, 2023 at Memorial Stadium in Clemson, S.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina quarterback Drake Maye (10) goes down after being sacked by Clemson’s T.J. Parker (12) for an eight-yard loss in the second quarter on Saturday, November 18, 2023 at Memorial Stadium in Clemson, S.C.
North Carolina quarterback Drake Maye (10) goes down after being sacked by Clemson’s T.J. Parker (12) for an eight-yard loss in the second quarter on Saturday, November 18, 2023 at Memorial Stadium in Clemson, S.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Devontez Walker (9) pulls in a 43-yard pass completion from quarterback Drake Maye ahead of Clemson’s Nate Wiggins (2) in the first quarter on Saturday, November 18, 2023 at Memorial Stadium in Clemson, S.C.
North Carolina’s Devontez Walker (9) pulls in a 43-yard pass completion from quarterback Drake Maye ahead of Clemson’s Nate Wiggins (2) in the first quarter on Saturday, November 18, 2023 at Memorial Stadium in Clemson, S.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Clemson’s Jeremiah Trotter Jr. reacts after sacking North Carolina quarterback Drake Maye (10) for an five-yard loss in the second quarter on Saturday, November 18, 2023 at Memorial Stadium in Clemson, S.C.
Clemson’s Jeremiah Trotter Jr. reacts after sacking North Carolina quarterback Drake Maye (10) for an five-yard loss in the second quarter on Saturday, November 18, 2023 at Memorial Stadium in Clemson, S.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina coach Mack Brown reacts after a fumble by Omarion Hampton in the end zone, turning the ball over to Clemson in the second quarter on Saturday, November 18, 2023 at Memorial Stadium in Clemson, S.C.
North Carolina coach Mack Brown reacts after a fumble by Omarion Hampton in the end zone, turning the ball over to Clemson in the second quarter on Saturday, November 18, 2023 at Memorial Stadium in Clemson, S.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Omarion Hampton (28) breaks open on a 64-yard run in the first quarter before having the ball stripped by Clemson’s Nate Wiggins (2) on Saturday, November 18, 2023 at Memorial Stadium in Clemson, S.C.
North Carolina’s Omarion Hampton (28) breaks open on a 64-yard run in the first quarter before having the ball stripped by Clemson’s Nate Wiggins (2) on Saturday, November 18, 2023 at Memorial Stadium in Clemson, S.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Omarion Hampton (28) breaks open on a 64-yard run in the first quarter on Saturday, November 18, 2023 at Memorial Stadium in Clemson, S.C.
North Carolina’s Omarion Hampton (28) breaks open on a 64-yard run in the first quarter on Saturday, November 18, 2023 at Memorial Stadium in Clemson, S.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina Antavious Lane (1) defends Clemson’s Jake Briningstool (9) as he scores on a three-yard pass from quarterback Cade Klubnik to tie North Carolina 7-7 in the second quarter on Saturday, November 18, 2023 at Memorial Stadium in Clemson, S.C.
North Carolina Antavious Lane (1) defends Clemson’s Jake Briningstool (9) as he scores on a three-yard pass from quarterback Cade Klubnik to tie North Carolina 7-7 in the second quarter on Saturday, November 18, 2023 at Memorial Stadium in Clemson, S.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s J.J. Jones (5) scores on a 33-yard pass reception from quarterback Drake Maye to give the Tar Heels a 7-0 lead over Clemson in the first quarter on Saturday, November 18, 2023 at Memorial Stadium in Clemson, S.C.
North Carolina’s J.J. Jones (5) scores on a 33-yard pass reception from quarterback Drake Maye to give the Tar Heels a 7-0 lead over Clemson in the first quarter on Saturday, November 18, 2023 at Memorial Stadium in Clemson, S.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina coach Mack Brown enter Memorial Stadium for the Tar Heels’ game against Clemson on Saturday, November 18, 2023 in Clemson, S.C.
North Carolina coach Mack Brown enter Memorial Stadium for the Tar Heels’ game against Clemson on Saturday, November 18, 2023 in Clemson, S.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina coach Mack Brown embraces Clemson coach Dabo Swinney prior to their game on Saturday, November 18, 2023 at Memorial Stadium in Clemson, S.C.
North Carolina coach Mack Brown embraces Clemson coach Dabo Swinney prior to their game on Saturday, November 18, 2023 at Memorial Stadium in Clemson, S.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com

This story was originally published November 18, 2023 at 5:05 PM with the headline "Photos: North Carolina visits Clemson in college football."

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