North Carolina at Georgia Tech

Saturday, October 3, 1981 Share

No. 6 North Carolina beat Georgia Tech 28–⁠7. It was their 17th meeting; after it, Georgia Tech led the series 10–⁠5–⁠2 as played.

Away6North Carolina10–⁠2 in 1981

HomeGeorgia Tech1–⁠10 in 1981

FinalHigh 72°F, low 40°FAttendance 39,263

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

North Carolina 81% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Officially, Georgia Tech leads 34–⁠21–⁠3; as played, 34–⁠22–⁠3 in 59 meetings, counting the 42 since this game.