NC State at North Carolina

Saturday, September 23, 1972

North Carolina beat NC State 34–⁠33. It was their 62nd meeting; after it, North Carolina led the series 34–⁠14–⁠5 in the games on file.

AwayNC State8–⁠3–⁠1 in 1972
33
HomeNorth Carolina11–⁠1 in 1972
34

FinalHigh 81°F, low 60°FAttendance 47,000

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

North Carolina 77% 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 53 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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