West Virginia vs. North Carolina
Wednesday, January 1, 1997, Gator Bowl Share
No. 12 North Carolina beat No. 25 West Virginia 20–13. It was their first meeting; after it, North Carolina led the series 1–0.
FinalTV: NBCAttendance 52,103Referee: James Sprenger (Pac-10)
MVPs Oscar Davenport (QB (North Carolina)); David Saunders (WR (West Virginia))Wikipedia
Before kickoff
Our ratings going in
Our ratings (scores only)
North Carolina 63% to win. Elo’s favorite won.
The series
Every West Virginia–North Carolina gameWest Virginia leads 2–1 in three meetings, counting the two since this game.
| 2023 | West Virginia 30, North Carolina 10 | Duke’s Mayo Bowl |
| 2008 | West Virginia 31, North Carolina 30 | Meineke Car Care Bowl |
| 1996 | North Carolina 20, West Virginia 13 | Gator Bowl |
Around this game
West Virginia
- Next gamevs. MarshallAug. 30, 1997
- SeasonWest Virginia in 1996
- ProgramWest Virginia history and records
North Carolina
- Next gamevs. IndianaSept. 6, 1997
- SeasonNorth Carolina in 1996
- ProgramNorth Carolina history and records