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North Carolina at Duke

Saturday, November 22, 1986

North Carolina beat Duke 42–⁠35. It was their 72nd meeting; after it, North Carolina led the series 35–⁠27–⁠4 in the games on file.

AwayNorth Carolina7–⁠4–⁠1 in 1986
42
HomeDuke4–⁠7 in 1986
35

Finallow 27°FAttendance 33,500

Before kickoff

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Our ratings (scores only)

North Carolina 63% 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 40 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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