NC State at North Carolina

Saturday, September 26, 1953

North Carolina beat NC State 29–⁠7. It was their 43rd meeting; after it, North Carolina led the series 24–⁠5–⁠5 in the games on file.

AwayNC State1–⁠9 in 1953
7
HomeNorth Carolina4–⁠6 in 1953
29

FinalHigh 75°F, low 59°F, 0.04 in. of rainAttendance 20,000

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

North Carolina 69% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Officially, North Carolina leads 68–⁠41–⁠6; as played, 60–⁠41–⁠5 in the 106 games on file; the official count covers all 115 meetings, counting the 72 since this game.

Recent meetings
2025NC State 42, North Carolina 19
2024NC State 35, North Carolina 30
2023NC State 39, North Carolina 20
2022NC State 30, North Carolina 27
2021NC State 34, North Carolina 30
2020North Carolina 48, NC State 21

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