North Texas at East Carolina

Saturday, November 17, 1979 Share

East Carolina beat North Texas 49–⁠16. It was their first meeting; after it, East Carolina led the series 1–⁠0.

AwayNorth Texas5–⁠6 in 1979

HomeEast Carolina7–⁠3–⁠1 in 1979

FinalHigh 69°F, low 34°FAttendance 23,500

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

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

East Carolina leads 2–⁠0 in two meetings, counting the one since this game.

Recent meetings
2024	East Carolina 40, North Texas 28
1979	East Carolina 49, North Texas 16