East Carolina at North Carolina

Saturday, October 27, 1979

East Carolina and No. 15 North Carolina tied 24–⁠24. It was their sixth meeting; after it, North Carolina led the series 4–⁠1–⁠1 as played.

AwayEast Carolina7–⁠3–⁠1 in 1979
24
Home15North Carolina8–⁠3–⁠1 in 1979
24

FinalHigh 58°F, low 32°FAttendance 49,700

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

North Carolina 64% to win.

Officially, North Carolina leads 11–⁠5–⁠1; as played, 12–⁠5–⁠1 in 18 meetings, counting the 12 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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