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Clemson defeated California 24-10 on 2026-09-25 as both offenses struggled. Clemson's Bryant Wesco Jr. scored the decisive punt return touchdown—Clemson's first in eight years—breaking a 17-17 tie late in the third quarter. The win addressed preseason questions about Clemson's toughness that coach Dabo Swinney had heading into the season.

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CLEMBryant Wesco Jr.unchangedScored Clemson's first punt return TD in eight years, breaking a 17-17 tie late in the third quarter.

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