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North Carolina at Duke

Saturday, November 28, 1953

Duke beat North Carolina 35–⁠20. It was their 39th meeting; after it, the series stood even at 15–⁠15–⁠3 in the games on file.

AwayNorth Carolina4–⁠6 in 1953
20
HomeDuke7–⁠2–⁠1 in 1953
35

FinalHigh 48°F, low 34°FAttendance 40,000

Before kickoff

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Our ratings (scores only)

Duke 81% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

The series

Every North Carolina–Duke game

Officially, North Carolina leads 64–⁠42–⁠4; as played, 64–⁠38–⁠4 in the 106 games on file; the official count covers all 112 meetings, counting the 73 since this game.

Recent meetings
2026North Carolina 24, Duke 20
2025Duke 32, North Carolina 25
2024Duke 21, North Carolina 20
2023North Carolina 47, Duke 45
2022North Carolina 38, Duke 35
2021North Carolina 38, Duke 7

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