North Carolina at Florida

Saturday, December 9, 1972

No. 16 North Carolina beat Florida 28–⁠24. It was their ninth meeting; after it, North Carolina led the series 6–⁠2–⁠1.

Away16North Carolina11–⁠1 in 1972
28
HomeFlorida5–⁠5–⁠1 in 1972
24

FinalHigh 83°F, low 65°FAttendance 33,103

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

North Carolina 52% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

North Carolina leads 7–⁠2–⁠1 in 10 meetings, counting the one since this game.

Recent meetings
1976North Carolina 24, Florida 21
1972North Carolina 28, Florida 24
1969Florida 52, North Carolina 2
1968North Carolina 22, Florida 7
1947North Carolina 35, Florida 7
1946North Carolina 40, Florida 19

Around this game

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