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North Carolina vs Rutgers
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Head-to-head on record
| Team | Wins | Series |
|---|---|---|
 North Carolina Tar Heels | 3 | Series level |
 Rutgers Scarlet Knights | 3 |
Meetings since 1919: 6. Source: CollegeFootballData game log.
The series in numbers
3-2 Regular season
0-1 Postseason
3-3 Last 6
22-21 Avg score
3 Longest North Carolina win run
Biggest North Carolina win 44-12 in 2008, a 32-point margin.
Biggest North Carolina loss 21-40 in 2014 (postseason), a 19-point margin.
Every North Carolina vs Rutgers meeting
| Season | Result | Site | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 * | Rutgers win | Neutral | 21-40 |
| 2011 | North Carolina win | Chapel Hill | 24-22 |
| 2010 | North Carolina win | Piscataway | 17-13 |
| 2008 | North Carolina win | Piscataway | 44-12 |
| 2006 | Rutgers win | Chapel Hill | 16-21 |
| 1919 | Rutgers win | Piscataway | 9-19 |
* postseason meeting. Scores from the North Carolina perspective. Source: CollegeFootballData game log, since 1919.
Matchup stats
Last five games
Completed results from CollegeFootballData via the CFB Data Hub
The series since 1919 is level at 3-3. Here is the series on record and how to watch when North Carolina and Rutgers meet.
How to watch North Carolina vs Rutgers
When North Carolina and Rutgers 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 Rutgers 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 Rutgers: the essentials
North Carolina Tar Heels vs Rutgers Scarlet Knights is a non-conference matchup that sets the ACC against the Big Ten (Power 4). The series since 1919 is level at 3-3. Across 6 meetings on record the series is level, and whenever the two programs are scheduled this page carries the North Carolina vs Rutgers 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 Rutgers against the whole conference, see Rutgers vs the ACC.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the all-time record between North Carolina and Rutgers?
The series since 1919 is level at 3-3. The two programs have met 6 times on record.
How can I watch North Carolina vs Rutgers?
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 Rutgers in the same conference?
No. North Carolina plays in the ACC. Rutgers plays in the Big Ten (Power 4). This is a non-conference game.