UConn at North Carolina

Saturday, September 15, 1990

North Carolina beat UConn 48–⁠21. It was their first meeting; after it, North Carolina led the series 1–⁠0 as played.

AwayUConn0–⁠1 in 1990
21
HomeNorth Carolina6–⁠4–⁠1 in 1990
48

FinalHigh 86°F, low 63°FAttendance 41,000

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

North Carolina 68% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Officially, tied 1–⁠1; as played, 3–⁠1 in four meetings, counting the three since this game.

Recent meetings
2024UConn 27, North Carolina 14Fenway Bowl
2009North Carolina 12, UConn 10
2008North Carolina 38, UConn 12
1990North Carolina 48, UConn 21

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