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North Carolina vs South Florida
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Head-to-head on record
| Team | Wins | Series |
|---|---|---|
 North Carolina Tar Heels | 0 | South Florida leads |
 South Florida Bulls | 2 |
Meetings since 2006: 2. Source: CollegeFootballData game log.
The series in numbers
South Florida has won the last 2 meetings.
0-2 Regular season
0-2 Last 2
15-37 Avg score
2 Longest South Florida win run
Biggest North Carolina loss 10-37 in 2007, a 27-point margin.
Every North Carolina vs South Florida meeting
| Season | Result | Site | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | South Florida win | Tampa | 10-37 |
| 2006 | South Florida win | Chapel Hill | 20-37 |
Scores from the North Carolina perspective. Source: CollegeFootballData game log, since 2006.
Matchup stats
Last five games
Completed results from CollegeFootballData via the CFB Data Hub
South Florida Bulls lead the series since 2006, 2-0. Here is the series on record and how to watch when North Carolina and South Florida meet.
How to watch North Carolina vs South Florida
When North Carolina and South 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 South 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 South Florida: the essentials
North Carolina Tar Heels vs South Florida Bulls is a non-conference matchup that sets the ACC against the American Athletic (Group of 6). South Florida Bulls lead the series since 2006, 2-0. Across 2 meetings on record the series is one-sided so far, and whenever the two programs are scheduled this page carries the North Carolina vs South 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 South Florida against the whole conference, see South Florida vs the ACC.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the all-time record between North Carolina and South Florida?
South Florida Bulls lead the series since 2006, 2-0. The two programs have met 2 times on record.
How can I watch North Carolina vs South 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 South Florida in the same conference?
No. North Carolina plays in the ACC. South Florida plays in the American Athletic (Group of 6). This is a non-conference game.