CHAPEL HILL, N.C. — North Carolina’s wine-and-cheese crowd began filing out of Kenan Stadium on Saturday with about two minutes left in the first half of Clemson's 38-10 win . Those folks learned all they needed to know.

Clemson’s not dead, North Carolina’s a mess and college football might not be completely broken by the transfer portal, after all. Happy October — let’s beat the Research Triangle traffic.

Meanwhile, Dabo Swinney was smiling as the Tigers (2-3, 1-2 ACC) left with their first win this season over a Power Four opponent.

"I never thought I’d be happy to leave anywhere 2-3," Swinney said, "but I’m happy today."

His team — what with its three transfers (a notable total for Clemson) — dominated a UNC squad loaded with 40 players via the portal. Clemson scored touchdowns on

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