North Carolina 1979 season
Record
7-3-1
Points for
290
Points against
167
How it ended
Won Bowl game
| Wk | Opponent | Result | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | vs |  South Carolina | W | 28-0 |
| 4 | vs |  Pittsburgh | W | 17-7 |
| 5 | at |  Army | W | 41-3 |
| 6 | vs |  Cincinnati | W | 35-14 |
| 7 | vs |  Wake Forest | L | 19-24 |
| 8 | at |  NC State | W | 35-21 |
| 9 | at |  East Carolina | T | 24-24 |
| 10 | at |  Maryland | L | 14-17 |
| 11 | vs |  Clemson | L | 10-19 |
| 12 | at |  Virginia | W | 13-7 |
| 13 | at |  Duke | W | 37-16 |
| Postseason | vs |  Michigan | W | 17-15 |
Game-by-game results and the record for the North Carolina Tar Heels 1979 season.
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Frequently asked questions
What was the North Carolina record in 1979?
North Carolina went 7-3-1 in the 1979 regular season. The season result: Won Bowl game.