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West Virginia vs North Carolina
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Head-to-head on record
| Team | Wins | Series |
|---|---|---|
 West Virginia Mountaineers | 2 | West Virginia leads |
 North Carolina Tar Heels | 1 |
Meetings since 1996: 3. Source: CollegeFootballData game log.
The series in numbers
West Virginia has won the last 2 meetings.
0-0 Regular season
2-1 Postseason
2-1 Last 3
25-20 Avg score
2 Longest West Virginia win run
Biggest West Virginia win 30-10 in 2023 (postseason), a 20-point margin.
Biggest West Virginia loss 13-20 in 1996 (postseason), a 7-point margin.
Every West Virginia vs North Carolina meeting
| Season | Result | Site | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 * | West Virginia win | Neutral | 30-10 |
| 2008 * | West Virginia win | Neutral | 31-30 |
| 1996 * | North Carolina win | Neutral | 13-20 |
* postseason meeting. Scores from the West Virginia perspective. Source: CollegeFootballData game log, since 1996.
Matchup stats
Last five games
Completed results from CollegeFootballData via the CFB Data Hub
West Virginia Mountaineers lead the series since 1996, 2-1. Here is the series on record and how to watch when West Virginia and North Carolina meet.
How to watch West Virginia vs North Carolina
When West Virginia 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 West Virginia radio network.
- Confirm kickoff Kickoff and the exact channel are set by the networks before game week. Check the match center for the West Virginia 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 West Virginia this season
Follow West Virginia 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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West Virginia vs North Carolina: the essentials
West Virginia Mountaineers vs North Carolina Tar Heels is a non-conference matchup that sets the Big 12 against the ACC (Power 4). West Virginia Mountaineers lead the series since 1996, 2-1. Across 3 meetings on record the series is one-sided so far, and whenever the two programs are scheduled this page carries the West Virginia 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 West Virginia Mountaineers 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 West Virginia and North Carolina?
West Virginia Mountaineers lead the series since 1996, 2-1. The two programs have met 3 times on record.
How can I watch West Virginia 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 West Virginia and North Carolina in the same conference?
No. West Virginia plays in the Big 12. North Carolina plays in the ACC (Power 4). This is a non-conference game.