North Carolina at Virginia
Saturday, November 16, 1996 Share
No. 24 Virginia beat No. 6 North Carolina 20–17. It was their 101st meeting; after it, North Carolina led the series 52–35–4 in the games on file.
FinalHigh 40°F, low 23°FAttendance 42,500
Before kickoff
Our ratings going in
Our ratings (scores only)
Virginia 50% to win. Virginia pulled the upset. Elo’s favorite won.
The series
Every North Carolina–Virginia gameOfficially, North Carolina leads 66–60–4; as played, 65–51–4 in the 120 games on file; the official count covers all 130 meetings, counting the 29 since this game.
Around this game
North Carolina
- Next gameat DukeNov. 23, 1996
- SeasonNorth Carolina in 1996
- ProgramNorth Carolina history and records
Virginia
- Next gameat Virginia TechNov. 29, 1996
- SeasonVirginia in 1996
- ProgramVirginia history and records