North Carolina at NC State

Saturday, October 17, 1981

No. 4 North Carolina beat NC State 21–⁠10. It was their 71st meeting; after it, North Carolina led the series 39–⁠18–⁠5 in the games on file.

Away4North Carolina10–⁠2 in 1981
21
HomeNC State4–⁠7 in 1981
10

FinalHigh 79°F, low 42°FAttendance 56,200

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

North Carolina 67% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Officially, North Carolina leads 68–⁠41–⁠6; as played, 60–⁠41–⁠5 in the 106 games on file; the official count covers all 115 meetings, counting the 44 since this game.

Recent meetings
2025NC State 42, North Carolina 19
2024NC State 35, North Carolina 30
2023NC State 39, North Carolina 20
2022NC State 30, North Carolina 27
2021NC State 34, North Carolina 30
2020North Carolina 48, NC State 21

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