Cincinnati at North Carolina

Saturday, October 6, 1979

No. 18 North Carolina beat Cincinnati 35–⁠14. It was their first meeting; after it, North Carolina led the series 1–⁠0.

AwayCincinnati2–⁠9 in 1979
14
Home18North Carolina8–⁠3–⁠1 in 1979
35

FinalHigh 67°F, low 45°F, 0.2 in. of rainAttendance 49,000

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

North Carolina 71% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

North Carolina leads 3–⁠0 in three meetings, counting the two since this game.

Recent meetings
2013North Carolina 39, Cincinnati 17Belk Bowl
1991North Carolina 51, Cincinnati 16
1979North Carolina 35, Cincinnati 14

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