Michigan vs. North Carolina

Friday, December 28, 1979, Gator Bowl Share

North Carolina beat No. 14 Michigan 17–⁠15. It was their third meeting; North Carolina leads the series 2–⁠1.

Neutral site14Michigan8–⁠4 in 1979

Neutral siteNorth Carolina8–⁠3–⁠1 in 1979

FinalTV: ABCAttendance 70,407Referee: Clint Fuller (SWC)

MVP Matt Kupec (Amos Lawrence (North Carolina RB), John Wangler (Michigan QB), Anthony Carter (Michigan WR) North Carolina QB)Wikipedia

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Michigan 62% to win. North Carolina pulled the upset.

North Carolina leads 2–⁠1 in three meetings.