East Carolina at North Carolina

Saturday, September 16, 1978

North Carolina beat East Carolina 14–⁠10. It was their fifth meeting; after it, North Carolina led the series 4–⁠1 as played.

AwayEast Carolina9–⁠3 in 1978
10
HomeNorth Carolina5–⁠6 in 1978
14

FinalHigh 79°F, low 54°FAttendance 51,150

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

North Carolina 63% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Officially, North Carolina leads 11–⁠5–⁠1; as played, 12–⁠5–⁠1 in 18 meetings, counting the 13 since this game.

Recent meetings
2018East Carolina 41, North Carolina 19
2014East Carolina 70, North Carolina 41
2013East Carolina 55, North Carolina 31
2012North Carolina 27, East Carolina 6
2011North Carolina 35, East Carolina 20
2010North Carolina 42, East Carolina 17

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