South Carolina at North Carolina

Saturday, October 24, 1981 Share

South Carolina beat No. 3 North Carolina 31–⁠13. It was their 49th meeting; after it, North Carolina led the series 32–⁠13–⁠4.

AwaySouth Carolina6–⁠6 in 1981

Home3North Carolina10–⁠2 in 1981

FinalHigh 71°F, low 38°F, 0.22 in. of rainAttendance 50,500

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

North Carolina 78% to win. South Carolina pulled the upset.

North Carolina leads 36–⁠20–⁠4 in 60 meetings, counting the 11 since this game.

Recent meetings
2023	North Carolina 31, South Carolina 17	Duke’s Mayo Classic
2021	South Carolina 38, North Carolina 21	Duke’s Mayo Bowl
2019	North Carolina 24, South Carolina 20
2015	South Carolina 17, North Carolina 13
2013	South Carolina 27, North Carolina 10
2007	South Carolina 21, North Carolina 15