--- title: Clemson's win at UNC answers some questions -- but not all description: Clemson football got a much-needed win over UNC thanks to some key improvements. 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It's a step in the right direction for Dabo Swinney's 2025 squad, with some clear improvements worth analyzing. Yet there's still work to be done if Clemson is to even approach the kind of season it had envisioned in August, so we'll get into that too. Be sure to let us know your thoughts about the Tigers in the comments below, and don’t forget to smash "Subscribe" for more content about Clemson sports! From football on the field and recruiting updates to baseball, softball, soccer, basketball and more, you can catch up on the biggest happenings with the Tigers right here. For extra content, see our Tiger Trends blog at ClemsonKickoff.com. We're glad you found us! Y'all be sure to watch on [YouTube.com/ClemsonKickoff](http://youtube.com/clemsonkickoff) so you can share your reactions in the comments, and find us on social media @ClemsonKickoff! 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