Clemson's defense leads way in 17-12 win over Wake Forest, gives Swinney record-tying 165th victory
— Clemson coach Dabo Swinney always felt connected to the late, great Tigers coach Frank Howard.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Wake Forest Demon Deacons
12
Clemson Tigers
17
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WAKE | 3 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 12 |
| CLEM | 0 | 7 | 3 | 7 | 17 |
Memorial Stadium (Clemson, SC) · 80,810 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/31/26 | vs Virginia Cavaliers | W 51-7 | NCAAF |
| 10/17/26 | @ California Golden Bears | W 41-7 | NCAAF |
| 10/10/26 | @ NC State Wolfpack | W 38-14 | NCAAF |
| 10/3/26 | vs Stanford Cardinal | W 57-3 | NCAAF |
| 9/26/26 | @ Louisville Cardinals | W 30-27 | NCAAF |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Touchdown 1:34 12-17
Demond Claiborne 3 Yd Run (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed)
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Touchdown 5:49 6-17
Will Shipley 1 Yd Run (Jonathan Weitz Kick)
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Field Goal 2:20 6-10
Matthew Dennis 22 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 7:15 3-10
Jonathan Weitz 25 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 10:18 3-7
Cade Klubnik 7 Yd Run (Jonathan Weitz Kick)
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Field Goal 2:25 3-0
Matthew Dennis 35 Yd Field Goal
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CLEM
5 plays, 31 yards, 1:34 · End of Game
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WAKE 1:34
11 plays, 75 yards, 4:15 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 1:34 12-17
Demond Claiborne 3 Yd Run (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed)
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CLEM 5:49
8 plays, 61 yards, 3:45 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 5:49 6-17
Will Shipley 1 Yd Run (Jonathan Weitz Kick)
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WAKE 9:34
3 plays, 4 yards, 2:01 · Punt
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CLEM 11:35
3 plays, 9 yards, 1:19 · Punt
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WAKE 12:54
3 plays, -2 yards, 1:32 · Punt
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CLEM 14:26
8 plays, 41 yards, 2:54 · Missed FG
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WAKE 2:20
12 plays, 71 yards, 4:55 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 2:20 6-10
Matthew Dennis 22 Yd Field Goal
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CLEM 7:15
15 plays, 67 yards, 7:45 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 7:15 3-10
Jonathan Weitz 25 Yd Field Goal
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WAKE
6 plays, 10 yards, 1:57 · Missed FG
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WAKE 1:57
3 plays, 6 yards, 1:07 · Punt
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CLEM 3:04
6 plays, 20 yards, 2:34 · Punt
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WAKE 5:38
2 plays, 19 yards, 0:42 · Fumble
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CLEM 6:20
3 plays, 6 yards, 1:15 · Punt
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WAKE 7:35
6 plays, 13 yards, 2:43 · Punt
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CLEM 10:18
16 plays, 75 yards, 7:07 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 10:18 3-7
Cade Klubnik 7 Yd Run (Jonathan Weitz Kick)
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WAKE 2:25
7 plays, 28 yards, 3:15 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 2:25 3-0
Matthew Dennis 35 Yd Field Goal
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CLEM 5:40
3 plays, 3 yards, 0:51 · Punt
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WAKE 6:31
4 plays, 7 yards, 1:33 · Downs
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CLEM 8:04
2 plays, 1 yard, 0:27 · Fumble
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WAKE 8:31
5 plays, 27 yards, 2:16 · Punt
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CLEM 10:47
3 plays, 9 yards, 1:50 · Punt
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WAKE 12:37
5 plays, 15 yards, 2:23 · Punt
Showing the last 29 of 29 events.
Team Stats
WAKE
CLEM
18
1st Downs
19
2-12
3rd down efficiency
6-15
0-1
4th down efficiency
2-2
239
Total Yards
338
137
Passing
131
15/25
Comp/Att
18/28
5.5
Yards per pass
4.7
102
Rushing
207
39
Rushing Attempts
42
2.6
Yards per rush
4.9
3-20
Penalties
6-69
1
Turnovers
2
1
Fumbles lost
2
0
Interceptions thrown
0
28:39
Possession
31:21
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