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Trap game alert: Why Clemson can’t afford to sleepwalk against North Carolina

Clemson is a 14.5-point favorite at UNC, but the Tigers can’t overlook key warning signs.

Sep 20, 2025; Clemson, South Carolina, USA; Clemson Tigers head coach Dabo Swinney reacts as the offense turns over the ball against the Syracuse Orange in the fourth quarter at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ken Ruinard/GREENVILLE NEWS-USA TODAY Network via Imagn Images | GREENVILLE NEWS-USA TODAY Network via Imagn Images

Clemson may be a heavy favorite heading into Chapel Hill, but the Tigers’ margin for error has been razor-thin all season. Dabo Swinney’s team sits as a 14.