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North Carolina vs Arizona
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Head-to-head on record
| Team | Wins | Series |
|---|---|---|
 North Carolina Tar Heels | 0 | Arizona leads |
 Arizona Wildcats | 1 |
Meetings since 1986: 1. Source: CollegeFootballData game log.
The series in numbers
0-0 Regular season
0-1 Postseason
0-1 Last 1
21-30 Avg score
1 Longest Arizona win run
Biggest North Carolina loss 21-30 in 1986 (postseason), a 9-point margin.
Every North Carolina vs Arizona meeting
| Season | Result | Site | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 * | Arizona win | Neutral | 21-30 |
* postseason meeting. Scores from the North Carolina perspective. Source: CollegeFootballData game log, since 1986.
Matchup stats
Last five games
Completed results from CollegeFootballData via the CFB Data Hub
Arizona Wildcats lead the series since 1986, 1-0. Here is the series on record and how to watch when North Carolina and Arizona meet.
How to watch North Carolina vs Arizona
When North Carolina and Arizona are scheduled, here is how to find the game.
- National TV National windows are set by Set weekly by the conference TV partners (ESPN, ABC, FOX, FS1).
- Streaming ESPN+ and the FOX Sports app stream the national windows.
- Radio Listen on the North Carolina radio network.
- Confirm kickoff Kickoff and the exact channel are set by the networks before game week. Check the match center for the North Carolina vs Arizona time and line.
The live time, line and how-to-watch details land on the match center and how to watch pages once the game is scheduled.
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North Carolina vs Arizona: the essentials
North Carolina Tar Heels vs Arizona Wildcats is a non-conference matchup that sets the ACC against the Big 12 (Power 4). Arizona Wildcats lead the series since 1986, 1-0. Across 1 meeting on record the series is one-sided so far, and whenever the two programs are scheduled this page carries the North Carolina vs Arizona head-to-head record, the matchup numbers for both sides, and how to watch on TV and streaming. It sits alongside the North Carolina Tar Heels team hub, the ACC this week round-up and the live conference standings. For Arizona against the whole conference, see Arizona vs the ACC.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the all-time record between North Carolina and Arizona?
Arizona Wildcats lead the series since 1986, 1-0. The two programs have met 1 time on record.
How can I watch North Carolina vs Arizona?
National windows are set by Set weekly by the conference TV partners (ESPN, ABC, FOX, FS1). Kickoff time and the exact channel are set by the networks before game week.
Are North Carolina and Arizona in the same conference?
No. North Carolina plays in the ACC. Arizona plays in the Big 12 (Power 4). This is a non-conference game.