North Carolina at Kentucky

Saturday, October 13, 1973

North Carolina beat Kentucky 16–⁠10. It was their sixth meeting; after it, North Carolina led the series 4–⁠2.

AwayNorth Carolina4–⁠7 in 1973
16
HomeKentucky5–⁠6 in 1973
10

FinalHigh 72°F, low 60°F, 0.25 in. of rainAttendance 51,500

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

North Carolina 53% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Tied 5–⁠5 in 10 meetings, counting the four since this game.

Recent meetings
1990North Carolina 16, Kentucky 13
1989Kentucky 13, North Carolina 6
1977Kentucky 10, North Carolina 7
1976Kentucky 21, North Carolina 0Peach Bowl
1973North Carolina 16, Kentucky 10
1972North Carolina 31, Kentucky 20

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