North Carolina at NC State

Saturday, October 2, 1971

No. 20 North Carolina beat NC State 27–⁠7. It was their 61st meeting; after it, North Carolina led the series 33–⁠14–⁠5 in the games on file.

Away20North Carolina9–⁠3 in 1971
27
HomeNC State3–⁠8 in 1971
7

FinalHigh 71°F, low 68°F, 2.4 in. of rainAttendance 35,000

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

North Carolina 73% 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 54 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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