North Carolina at NC State

Saturday, October 6, 1973

NC State beat North Carolina 28–⁠26. It was their 63rd meeting; after it, North Carolina led the series 34–⁠15–⁠5 in the games on file.

AwayNorth Carolina4–⁠7 in 1973
26
HomeNC State9–⁠3 in 1973
28

FinalHigh 90°F, low 58°FAttendance 50,200

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

NC State 62% 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 52 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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