Arkansas vs. North Carolina

Monday, December 28, 1981, Gator Bowl Share

No. 11 North Carolina beat Arkansas 31–⁠27. It was their first meeting; after it, North Carolina led the series 1–⁠0.

Neutral siteArkansas8–⁠4 in 1981

Neutral site11North Carolina10–⁠2 in 1981

FinalTV: ABCAttendance 71,009Referee: Thomas E. Thamert (CIFOA)

MVPs T.B. Kelvin Bryant (North Carolina); T.B. Ethan Horton (North Carolina); Gary Anderson (Arkansas)Wikipedia

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

North Carolina 59% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

North Carolina leads 2–⁠0 in two meetings, counting the one since this game.

Recent meetings
1995	North Carolina 20, Arkansas 10	Carquest Bowl
1981	North Carolina 31, Arkansas 27	Gator Bowl