Tulane at North Carolina

Saturday, October 9, 1971

Tulane beat No. 18 North Carolina 37–⁠29. It was their 12th meeting; after it, Tulane led the series 8–⁠2–⁠2.

AwayTulane3–⁠8 in 1971
37
Home18North Carolina9–⁠3 in 1971
29

FinalHigh 67°F, low 42°FAttendance 39,500

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

North Carolina 74% to win. Tulane pulled the upset.

Tulane leads 9–⁠5–⁠2 in 16 meetings, counting the four since this game.

Recent meetings
1994North Carolina 49, Tulane 0
1993North Carolina 42, Tulane 10
1975North Carolina 17, Tulane 15
1973Tulane 16, North Carolina 0
1971Tulane 37, North Carolina 29
1970Tulane 24, North Carolina 17

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