North Carolina at Notre Dame

Saturday, October 16, 1971

No. 7 Notre Dame beat North Carolina 16–⁠0. It was their 15th meeting; after it, Notre Dame led the series 14–⁠1 as played.

AwayNorth Carolina9–⁠3 in 1971
0
Home7Notre Dame8–⁠2 in 1971
16

FinalHigh 78°F, low 55°FAttendance 59,075

Before kickoff

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Our ratings (scores only)

Notre Dame 76% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Officially, Notre Dame leads 22–⁠1; as played, 22–⁠2 in 24 meetings, counting the nine since this game.

Recent meetings
2026Notre Dame 37, North Carolina 26
2022Notre Dame 45, North Carolina 32
2021Notre Dame 44, North Carolina 34
2020Notre Dame 31, North Carolina 17
2017Notre Dame 33, North Carolina 10
2014Notre Dame 50, North Carolina 43

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