North Carolina 1981 season
Record
9-2
Points for
375
Points against
150
How it ended
Won Bowl game
| Wk | Opponent | Result | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | vs |  East Carolina | W | 56-0 |
| 3 | vs |  Miami (OH) | W | 49-7 |
| 4 | vs |  Boston College | W | 56-14 |
| 5 | at |  Georgia Tech | W | 28-7 |
| 6 | vs |  Wake Forest | W | 48-10 |
| 7 | at |  NC State | W | 21-10 |
| 8 | vs |  South Carolina | L | 13-31 |
| 9 | at |  Maryland | W | 17-10 |
| 10 | vs |  Clemson | L | 8-10 |
| 11 | at |  Virginia | W | 17-14 |
| 12 | at |  Duke | W | 31-10 |
| Postseason | vs |  Arkansas | W | 31-27 |
Game-by-game results and the record for the North Carolina Tar Heels 1981 season.
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Frequently asked questions
What was the North Carolina record in 1981?
North Carolina went 9-2 in the 1981 regular season. The season result: Won Bowl game.