North Carolina at Texas Tech

Saturday, September 13, 1980

No. 15 North Carolina beat Texas Tech 9–⁠3. It was their third meeting; North Carolina leads the series 2–⁠1.

Away15North Carolina11–⁠1 in 1980
9
HomeTexas Tech5–⁠6 in 1980
3

FinalHigh 89°F, low 70°FAttendance 37,797

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Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

North Carolina 56% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

North Carolina leads 2–⁠1 in three meetings.

Recent meetings
1980North Carolina 9, Texas Tech 3
1977Texas Tech 10, North Carolina 7
1972North Carolina 32, Texas Tech 28Sun Bowl

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