Nate Sheppard's 3-Yard TD, Duke's 2-Point Conversion Stun Clemson 46-45
Duke secured its first win at Clemson in 45 years with a last-minute touchdown and two-point conversion, ending Clemson's six-game home losing streak to power conference teams.
- On Nov. 1, 2025, the Duke Blue Devils football team defeated the Clemson Tigers football team 46-45 at Memorial Stadium, Clemson, S.C. in a high-scoring shootout with early Duke touchdowns.
- After last month's home loss to SMU, Clemson's build-up featured contrasting rushing outputs, with 175 yards versus Duke after a previous 35 against SMU.
- A late pass interference call on Clemson set up a 3-yard touchdown and two-point conversion by Duke quarterback Darian Mensah with 40 seconds left.
- The loss leaves Clemson's season in jeopardy as the 3-5 record puts the Clemson Tigers football team at risk of missing a bowl, and Dabo Swinney, Clemson coach, erupted in a sideline tirade captured on TV.
- Clemson hosts Florida State on Nov. 8 next week in a matchup seen as a chance to 'break the curse' at Memorial Stadium, reflecting the pressure after a snapped 40-game home winning streak.
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Duke slips past Clemson for first time since 1980
CLEMSON, S.C. — Nate Sheppard ran for a 3-yard touchdown with 40 seconds left and Darian Mensah completed a 2-point-play to Shamar Hagans as Duke stunned Clemson 46-45 on Saturday for its first win in Death Valley since 1980.
Dabo Swinney lashes out at players in sideline outburst as Duke delivers Clemson's latest heartbreaking loss
Saturday's game at Memorial Stadium in Clemson proved to be a dramatic affair filled with momentum swings.Duke looked unstoppable in gaining 199 yards in the first quarter to lead 21-7. But Clemson woke up with three straight touchdowns to lead 28-21. The Tigers looked in control again with six minutes left until Duke’s final drive.The 46-45 loss to the Blue Devils was yet another low point in what continues to be a disappointing season for Clem…
Nate Sheppard's 3-yard TD, Duke's 2-point conversion stun Clemson 46-45
Nate Sheppard had a 3-yard touchdown run with 40 seconds left and Duke got the two-point conversion to win at Clemson for the first time since 1980 with a 46-45 victory.
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