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Miami’s 588-yard offense tests Clemson’s stingy defense

By Drooid · Oct 3, 2026, 2:39 AM UTC · How we work

Summary

Story summary

Clemson Tigers host No. 4 Miami Hurricanes in a primetime ACC game at Memorial Stadium.
Both teams enter the game 3-0 in ACC play, seeking a conference edge.
Miami’s offense leads the nation with over 588 yards per game through four contests.
Clemson’s defense has allowed six points in its last six quarters and forces turnovers.
Forecast shows a 40% rain chance at kickoff and a 75% chance of precipitation Saturday.

History

Historical Context

In 1998, Butch Davis led Miami to a 9-3 record, a 49-45 win over UCLA and the Micron PC Bowl, ending a 1997 losing season. After joining the ACC in 2004, Miami’s explosive offense has often topped the league, while Clemson, guided by Tommy Bowden in 1998, emphasized a defense-first approach that still shapes the Tigers. This ACC showdown echoes their 1998 contrast.

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Story summary

Clemson Tigers host No. 4 Miami Hurricanes in a primetime ACC game at Memorial Stadium.
Both teams enter the game 3-0 in ACC play, seeking a conference edge.
Miami’s offense leads the nation with over 588 yards per game through four contests.
Clemson’s defense has allowed six points in its last six quarters and forces turnovers.
Forecast shows a 40% rain chance at kickoff and a 75% chance of precipitation Saturday.

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