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Cincinnati vs North Carolina
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Head-to-head on record
| Team | Wins | Series |
|---|---|---|
 Cincinnati Bearcats | 0 | North Carolina leads |
 North Carolina Tar Heels | 3 |
Meetings since 1979: 3. Source: CollegeFootballData game log.
The series in numbers
North Carolina has won the last 3 meetings.
0-2 Regular season
0-1 Postseason
0-3 Last 3
16-42 Avg score
3 Longest North Carolina win run
Biggest Cincinnati loss 16-51 in 1991, a 35-point margin.
Every Cincinnati vs North Carolina meeting
| Season | Result | Site | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 * | North Carolina win | Neutral | 17-39 |
| 1991 | North Carolina win | Chapel Hill | 16-51 |
| 1979 | North Carolina win | Chapel Hill | 14-35 |
* postseason meeting. Scores from the Cincinnati perspective. Source: CollegeFootballData game log, since 1979.
Matchup stats
Last five games
Completed results from CollegeFootballData via the CFB Data Hub
North Carolina Tar Heels lead the series since 1979, 3-0. Here is the series on record and how to watch when Cincinnati and North Carolina meet.
How to watch Cincinnati vs North Carolina
When Cincinnati and North Carolina 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 Cincinnati radio network.
- Confirm kickoff Kickoff and the exact channel are set by the networks before game week. Check the match center for the Cincinnati vs North Carolina 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 Cincinnati this season
Follow Cincinnati in the title race on the Big 12 standings, and model the finish with the title race calculator. For the conference series that define the year, see the Big 12 rivalry pages, or browse every Big 12 matchup.
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Cincinnati vs North Carolina: the essentials
Cincinnati Bearcats vs North Carolina Tar Heels is a non-conference matchup that sets the Big 12 against the ACC (Power 4). North Carolina Tar Heels lead the series since 1979, 3-0. Across 3 meetings on record the series is one-sided so far, and whenever the two programs are scheduled this page carries the Cincinnati vs North Carolina head-to-head record, the matchup numbers for both sides, and how to watch on TV and streaming. It sits alongside the Cincinnati Bearcats team hub, the Big 12 this week round-up and the live conference standings. For North Carolina against the whole conference, see North Carolina vs the Big 12.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the all-time record between Cincinnati and North Carolina?
North Carolina Tar Heels lead the series since 1979, 3-0. The two programs have met 3 times on record.
How can I watch Cincinnati vs North Carolina?
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 Cincinnati and North Carolina in the same conference?
No. Cincinnati plays in the Big 12. North Carolina plays in the ACC (Power 4). This is a non-conference game.