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Clemson explodes for 35 first-half points as Klubnik torches UNC in Chapel Hill

Cade Klubnik put on a clinic in the first half, throwing four touchdowns as Clemson raced to a 35–3 halftime lead over North Carolina.

Oct 4, 2025; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; Clemson Tigers tight end Christian Bentancur (87) scores in the first quarter at Kenan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images | Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

For a team that entered Chapel Hill looking to prove it still belonged among the ACC’s elite, Clemson delivered a statement in the first 30 minutes. Cade Klubnik completed an astonishing 22 of 24 passes for 270 yards and four touchdowns, leading the Tigers to a 35–3 halftime advantage over North Carolina.