Miami 41 · Clemson 13
October 3, 2026 · Memorial Stadium (Clemson, SC)
Memorial Stadium (Clemson, SC) · 2026-10-03
The final score was Miami 41 · Clemson 13. The breakdown below uses this game’s figures, separate from season averages.
Miami Hurricanes
Clemson TigersThe scoring path
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami Hurricanes | 10 | 7 | 7 | 17 | 41 |
| Clemson Tigers | 3 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 13 |
| Measure | Miami Hurricanes | Clemson Tigers |
|---|---|---|
| First downs | 25 | 22 |
| Total yards | 419 | 350 |
| Passing yards | 227 | 295 |
| Rushing yards | 192 | 55 |
| Third-down conversions | 4-11 | 8-18 |
| Giveaways | 0 | 2 |
| Possession time | 32:29 | 27:31 |
Third-down conversion is shown as its own measure. It is not a substitute for overall play success rate. A dash means the source did not supply that field.
The Lab’s result test
Miami Hurricanes won by 28 points. Q4 supplied the largest scoring swing in the winner’s favor, a +10-points period. The chart shows the result’s path; the box score helps explain what created it.
Miami Hurricanes produced 419 total yards; Clemson Tigers produced 350. Yardage describes how much ground was gained, not whether the most valuable drives were finished.
Miami Hurricanes committed 0 giveaways against the opponent’s 2. That possession advantage gave the winner fewer mistakes to overcome.
The next test is repeatability. Separate staying on schedule from long gains, then examine field position and drive finishing. A large yardage total can coexist with missed scoring chances; a short field can make a modest drive valuable.
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| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami | 10 | 7 | 7 | 17 | 41 |
| Clemson | 3 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 13 |
The turning points
Barkate lands the first blow
61-yard touchdown catch opens scoring
Fletcher widens the gap
Two-yard rushing TD makes it 24-6
Dunnigan closes the scoring
39-yard interception return for a TD
192 vs 55
RUSHING YARDSMiami / Clemson
0 vs 2
TURNOVERSMiami / Clemson
Game references
- Game summary
- Official box score
- Play by play