Clemson at North Carolina Week 6 College Football Matchup Clemson at North Carolina Matchup - Week 6
Sat, Oct 4 2025 · Week 6 · 🏟 Kenan Memorial Stadium Chapel Hill, NC · Turf · 62,980 cap
Clemson✈ 230 miSame TZ
Away
38 10
Final
📊 Punt & Rally Projection
Clemson
30
North Carolina
17
P&R Line Clemson -13.5
P&R Total O/U 46.5
Confidence 90 High
Vegas Clemson -15.5 · O/U 47.5
Matchup Prediction
Metrics disagree on this matchup
Momentum Control favors Clemson, while Game Control favors North Carolina. Split signals historically show weaker predictive confidence — treat as a toss-up.
⚡ Split Signal — Metrics Disagree
Momentum Control
61.3%
Clemson wins
Lean
Game Control
76%
North Carolina wins
Strong
Vegas Spread
Clemson -15.5
O/U 47.5
DraftKings
Advanced Stats
All 4 factors agree → Clemson · 83.1% ATS historically when all four align
↓ See full breakdown
🛋 North Carolina Coming off BYE 🛋 Clemson Coming off BYE
Clemson 2025 Schedule
Clemson's 2025 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Sat 8/30Clemson vs LSU-3.5L10–1757.5L10–17UN
Sat 9/6Clemson vs Troy-31.0W27–1651.5W27–16UN
Sat 9/13Clemson at Georgia Tech-2.5L21–2449.5L21–24UN
Sat 9/20Clemson vs Syracuse-17.5L21–3453.5L21–34ON
— Bye Week —
Sat 10/4Clemson at North Carolina-15.5W38–1047.5W38–10OY
Sat 10/11Clemson at Boston College-14.0W41–1054.5W41–10UY
Sat 10/18Clemson vs SMU-3.5L24–3549.5L24–35ON
— Bye Week —
Sat 11/1Clemson vs Duke-4.5L45–4655.5L45–46ON
Sat 11/8Clemson vs Florida State-1.5W24–1056.5W24–10UY
Fri 11/14Clemson at Louisville+1.5W20–1950.5W20–19UY
Sat 11/22Clemson vs Furman-41.5W45–1055.5W45–10UN
Sat 11/29Clemson at South Carolina+2.5W28–1445.5W28–14UY
Sat 12/27Clemson vs Penn State-2.5L10–2247.5L10–22UN
North Carolina 2025 Schedule
North Carolina's 2025 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Mon 9/1North Carolina vs TCU+3.0L14–4859.5L14–48ON
Sat 9/6North Carolina at Charlotte-16.5W20–349.5W20–3UY
Sat 9/13North Carolina vs Richmond-24.5W41–647.5W41–6UY
Sat 9/20North Carolina at UCF+7.0L9–3446.5L9–34UN
— Bye Week —
Sat 10/4North Carolina vs Clemson+15.5L10–3847.5L10–38ON
— Bye Week —
Fri 10/17North Carolina at California+7.5L18–2145.5L18–21UY
Sat 10/25North Carolina vs Virginia+12.5L16–1751.5L16–17UY
Fri 10/31North Carolina at Syracuse+1.5W27–1045.5W27–10UY
Sat 11/8North Carolina vs Stanford-8.5W20–1541.5W20–15UN
Sat 11/15North Carolina at Wake Forest+3.5L12–2837.5L12–28ON
Sat 11/22North Carolina vs Duke+6.5L25–3250.5L25–32ON
Sat 11/29North Carolina at NC State+7.0L19–4248.5L19–42ON
Advanced Stats
Advanced Analytics Matchup
Matchup-adjusted (offense vs opponent defense) · 2025 season
Clemson PPA Edge
Agreement Signals — When All Metrics Agree
Elite · 83.1% ATS
PPA + PPO + SR + Havoc
All 4 Agree
→ Clemson
Elite · 82.4% ATS
PPA + PPO + Havoc
3 Agree
→ Clemson
Elite · 73.9% ATS
PPA + Success Rate
Both Agree
→ Clemson
Individual Factors — Ranked by Predictive Strength
PPA Overall
Points added per play · Elite predictor
Clemson #55
+0.369
North Carolina #119
+0.173
Clemson Edge
PPA Passing
Pass efficiency edge · Strong predictor
Clemson #58
+0.477
North Carolina #92
+0.401
Clemson Edge
Havoc Total
Def. disruption rate · Strong predictor
Clemson #9
0.196
North Carolina #91
0.148
TFLs, sacks, PBUs, forced fumbles — higher is better
Clemson Edge
Points Per Opp
Drive-finishing edge · Strong predictor
Clemson #59
+7.373
North Carolina #108
+6.011
Clemson Edge
Success Rate
Play consistency edge · Solid predictor
Clemson #67
+0.833
North Carolina #115
+0.752
Clemson Edge
Field Position
Avg start (lower=better) · Solid predictor
Clemson #39
69.7
North Carolina #62
70.7
Avg yards from own endzone to average start — lower is better · longer bar = better field position
Clemson Edge
Advanced stats sourced from CFBD · 2025 season · Edges are matchup-adjusted (offense vs opponent defense)
Power Ratings
Team Power Ratings
Overall · Offense · Defense ratings · Updated as season progresses
Clemson Rated Higher
Overall Power Rating
Clemson
8.2
North Carolina
-0.1
Offense Rating
Clemson
18.0
North Carolina
15.8
Defense Rating (lower = better defense)
Clemson
9.8
North Carolina
15.9
Power ratings updated throughout the season as results accumulate
Momentum Control (CSS)
Consecutive Scoring Sequences Who builds scoring momentum? Clemson Edge
Avg sequences created per game
Clemson #65
1.00
North Carolina #120
0.33
Avg sequences allowed per game (lower is better)
Clemson #15
0.75
North Carolina #63
1.33
Clemson +0.67
CSS Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 61.3% of games historically
Based on 3 games this season
Game Control (GC)
Win Probability Dominance Who controls games start to finish? North Carolina Edge
Avg GC score per game (offense)
Clemson #1
26.2
North Carolina #1
51.2
Avg GC score allowed per game (lower is better)
Clemson #69
57.0
North Carolina #115
41.4
North Carolina +25.0
GC Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 76% of games historically
Based on 4 games this season
Spread Context
ATS Historical Context
Based on 2021–2025 backtest · FBS vs FBS · Regular season

CSS and GC disagree on this matchup. When the metrics split, historical cover rates are essentially random — treat this as a coin flip against the spread.

ATS data is informational only. Past cover rates do not guarantee future results.

Coaching Matchup
Clemson
Dabo Swinney #1
180–46 (80%) · Yr 17 at school
OC Garrett Riley Yr 3 #1
DC Tom Allen Yr 1 #1
Staff Rating
0.00 #1
North Carolina
Bill Belichick #1
0–0 (0%) · Yr 1 at school
OC Freddie Kitchens Yr 1 #1
DC Stephen Belichick Yr 1 #1
Staff Rating
0.00 #1
About these metrics
Advanced Stats shows matchup-adjusted factor edges (offense vs opponent defense). Combination signals — when PPA, PPO, Success Rate, and Havoc all point the same direction — have historically predicted the SU winner in 95–97% of games and the ATS winner in 82–83% of games (2021–2025, FBS vs FBS, regular season).
Impact: Advanced Stats are the best performance based metric used to predict the outcome of games.

Momentum Control (CSS) measures consecutive scoring sequences — when a team scores, holds the opponent scoreless, then scores again. Teams entering a game with a CSS edge of +1.0 or more have won 71–78% of games historically (2021–2025, FBS vs FBS).
Impact: Momentum Control is a great measure for predicting game outcome but NOT an ATS advantage, data shows this is already considered when lines are set.

Game Control (GC) measures win probability dominance — how thoroughly a team controlled the game from start to finish. Teams with a GC edge of +12 or more have won 67–76% of games historically. When both metrics agree, combined confidence is higher. When they split, treat as a lean at best.
Impact: Game Control is another great measure for predicting game outcome but NOT an ATS advantage, data shows this is already considered when lines are set.

Power Ratings are a custom-built composite of a Teams Talent, Experience & Production, Coaching & Performance Metrics. These are updated constantly with roster changes, performance once the games start for the 2026 season, injuries the team is dealing with and scheduling situations.
Impact: There are a wide range of power ratings available, we think ours is the best, you can decide for yourself