Richmond at North Carolina

Saturday, September 9, 1972

North Carolina beat Richmond 28–⁠18. It was their ninth meeting; after it, North Carolina led the series 8–⁠1.

AwayRichmond6–⁠4 in 1972
18
HomeNorth Carolina11–⁠1 in 1972
28

FinalHigh 84°F, low 56°FAttendance 31,500

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

North Carolina 76% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

North Carolina leads 10–⁠2 in 12 meetings, counting the three since this game.

Recent meetings
2025North Carolina 41, Richmond 6
1978Richmond 27, North Carolina 18
1977North Carolina 31, Richmond 0
1972North Carolina 28, Richmond 18
1971North Carolina 28, Richmond 0
1941North Carolina 27, Richmond 0

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