The Citadel at North Carolina

Saturday, September 6, 1986

North Carolina beat The Citadel 45–⁠14. It was their third meeting; after it, North Carolina led the series 3–⁠0 as played.

AwayThe Citadel0–⁠2 in 1986
14
HomeNorth Carolina7–⁠4–⁠1 in 1986
45

FinalHigh 73°F, low 60°F, 0.46 in. of rainAttendance 48,250

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

North Carolina 80% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Officially, North Carolina leads 4–⁠0; as played, 5–⁠0 in five meetings, counting the two since this game.

Recent meetings
2016North Carolina 41, The Citadel 7
2009North Carolina 40, The Citadel 6
1986North Carolina 45, The Citadel 14
1939North Carolina 50, The Citadel 0
1915North Carolina 14, The Citadel 7

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