Kentucky at North Carolina
Saturday, October 14, 1972 Share
North Carolina beat Kentucky 31–20. It was their fifth meeting; after it, North Carolina led the series 3–2.
FinalHigh 77°F, low 55°FAttendance 42,500
Before kickoff
Our ratings going in
Our ratings (scores only)
North Carolina 76% to win. Elo’s favorite won.
The series
Every Kentucky–North Carolina gameTied 5–5 in 10 meetings, counting the five since this game.
| 1990 | North Carolina 16, Kentucky 13 | |
| 1989 | Kentucky 13, North Carolina 6 | |
| 1977 | Kentucky 10, North Carolina 7 | |
| 1976 | Kentucky 21, North Carolina 0 | Peach Bowl |
| 1973 | North Carolina 16, Kentucky 10 | |
| 1972 | North Carolina 31, Kentucky 20 |
Around this game
Kentucky
- Next gameat LSUOct. 21, 1972
- SeasonKentucky in 1972
- ProgramKentucky history and records
North Carolina
- Next gameat Wake ForestOct. 21, 1972
- SeasonNorth Carolina in 1972
- ProgramNorth Carolina history and records