South Carolina at North Carolina

Saturday, September 8, 1979 Share

North Carolina beat South Carolina 28–⁠0. It was their 48th meeting; after it, North Carolina led the series 32–⁠12–⁠4.

AwaySouth Carolina8–⁠4 in 1979

HomeNorth Carolina8–⁠3–⁠1 in 1979

FinalHigh 80°F, low 54°FAttendance 49,500

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

North Carolina 60% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

North Carolina leads 36–⁠20–⁠4 in 60 meetings, counting the 12 since this game.

Recent meetings
2023	North Carolina 31, South Carolina 17	Duke’s Mayo Classic
2021	South Carolina 38, North Carolina 21	Duke’s Mayo Bowl
2019	North Carolina 24, South Carolina 20
2015	South Carolina 17, North Carolina 13
2013	South Carolina 27, North Carolina 10
2007	South Carolina 21, North Carolina 15