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North Carolina at Duke

Saturday, November 21, 1981

No. 12 North Carolina beat Duke 31–⁠10. It was their 67th meeting; after it, North Carolina led the series 32–⁠25–⁠4 in the games on file.

Away12North Carolina10–⁠2 in 1981
31
HomeDuke6–⁠5 in 1981
10

FinalHigh 74°F, low 33°FAttendance 38,525

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

North Carolina 66% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

The series

Every North Carolina–Duke game

Officially, North Carolina leads 64–⁠42–⁠4; as played, 64–⁠38–⁠4 in the 106 games on file; the official count covers all 112 meetings, counting the 45 since this game.

Recent meetings
2026North Carolina 24, Duke 20
2025Duke 32, North Carolina 25
2024Duke 21, North Carolina 20
2023North Carolina 47, Duke 45
2022North Carolina 38, Duke 35
2021North Carolina 38, Duke 7

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