Duke at North Carolina

Saturday, November 19, 1983

North Carolina beat Duke 34–⁠27. It was their 69th meeting; after it, North Carolina led the series 33–⁠26–⁠4 in the games on file.

AwayDuke3–⁠8 in 1983
27
HomeNorth Carolina8–⁠4 in 1983
34

FinalHigh 63°F, low 27°FAttendance 49,500

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

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

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 43 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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