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North Carolina vs Kentucky
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Head-to-head on record
| Team | Wins | Series |
|---|---|---|
 North Carolina Tar Heels | 5 | Series level |
 Kentucky Wildcats | 5 |
Meetings since 1910: 10. Source: CollegeFootballData game log.
The series in numbers
5-4 Regular season
0-1 Postseason
5-5 Last 10
10-12 Avg score
3 Longest North Carolina win run
Biggest North Carolina win 31-20 in 1972, a 11-point margin.
Biggest North Carolina loss 0-21 in 1976 (postseason), a 21-point margin.
Every North Carolina vs Kentucky meeting
| Season | Result | Site | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | North Carolina win | Chapel Hill | 16-13 |
| 1989 | Kentucky win | Lexington | 6-13 |
| 1977 | Kentucky win | Lexington | 7-10 |
| 1976 * | Kentucky win | Neutral | 0-21 |
| 1973 | North Carolina win | Lexington | 16-10 |
| 1972 | North Carolina win | Chapel Hill | 31-20 |
| 1970 | North Carolina win | Chapel Hill | 20-10 |
| 1966 | Kentucky win | Lexington | 0-10 |
| 1934 | North Carolina win | Chapel Hill | 6-0 |
| 1910 | Kentucky win | Lexington | 0-11 |
* postseason meeting. Scores from the North Carolina perspective. Source: CollegeFootballData game log, since 1910.
Matchup stats
Last five games
Completed results from CollegeFootballData via the CFB Data Hub
The series since 1910 is level at 5-5. Here is the series on record and how to watch when North Carolina and Kentucky meet.
How to watch North Carolina vs Kentucky
When North Carolina and Kentucky 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 Kentucky 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 Kentucky: the essentials
North Carolina Tar Heels vs Kentucky Wildcats is a non-conference matchup that sets the ACC against the SEC (Power 4). The series since 1910 is level at 5-5. Across 10 meetings on record the series is level, and whenever the two programs are scheduled this page carries the North Carolina vs Kentucky 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 Kentucky against the whole conference, see Kentucky vs the ACC.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the all-time record between North Carolina and Kentucky?
The series since 1910 is level at 5-5. The two programs have met 10 times on record.
How can I watch North Carolina vs Kentucky?
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 Kentucky in the same conference?
No. North Carolina plays in the ACC. Kentucky plays in the SEC (Power 4). This is a non-conference game.