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North Carolina vs Florida
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Head-to-head on record
| Team | Wins | Series |
|---|---|---|
 North Carolina Tar Heels | 7 | North Carolina leads |
 Florida Gators | 2 |
Meetings since 1921: 10, including 1 tie. Source: CollegeFootballData game log.
The series in numbers
North Carolina has won the last 2 meetings.
7-2-1 Regular season
7-2-1 Last 10
18-16 Avg score
3 Longest North Carolina win run
Biggest North Carolina win 35-7 in 1947, a 28-point margin.
Biggest North Carolina loss 2-52 in 1969, a 50-point margin.
Every North Carolina vs Florida meeting
| Season | Result | Site | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | North Carolina win | Gainesville | 24-21 |
| 1972 | North Carolina win | Gainesville | 28-24 |
| 1969 | Florida win | Gainesville | 2-52 |
| 1968 | North Carolina win | Chapel Hill | 22-7 |
| 1947 | North Carolina win | Gainesville | 35-7 |
| 1946 | North Carolina win | Chapel Hill | 40-19 |
| 1933 | Florida win | Gainesville | 0-9 |
| 1932 | North Carolina win | Chapel Hill | 18-13 |
| 1931 | Tie | Chapel Hill | 0-0 |
| 1921 | North Carolina win | Gainesville | 14-10 |
Scores from the North Carolina perspective. Source: CollegeFootballData game log, since 1921.
Matchup stats
Last five games
Completed results from CollegeFootballData via the CFB Data Hub
North Carolina Tar Heels lead the series since 1921, 7-2-1. Here is the series on record and how to watch when North Carolina and Florida meet.
How to watch North Carolina vs Florida
When North Carolina and Florida 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 Florida 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.
The North Carolina this season
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North Carolina vs Florida: the essentials
North Carolina Tar Heels vs Florida Gators is a non-conference matchup that sets the ACC against the SEC (Power 4). North Carolina Tar Heels lead the series since 1921, 7-2-1. Across 10 meetings on record the series is one-sided so far, and whenever the two programs are scheduled this page carries the North Carolina vs Florida 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 Florida against the whole conference, see Florida vs the ACC.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the all-time record between North Carolina and Florida?
North Carolina Tar Heels lead the series since 1921, 7-2-1. The two programs have met 10 times on record.
How can I watch North Carolina vs Florida?
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 Florida in the same conference?
No. North Carolina plays in the ACC. Florida plays in the SEC (Power 4). This is a non-conference game.