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Memphis vs North Carolina
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Head-to-head on record
| Team | Wins | Series |
|---|---|---|
 Memphis Tigers | 0 | North Carolina leads |
 North Carolina Tar Heels | 2 |
Meetings since 1983: 2. Source: CollegeFootballData game log.
The series in numbers
North Carolina has won the last 2 meetings.
0-2 Regular season
0-2 Last 2
19-27 Avg score
2 Longest North Carolina win run
Biggest Memphis loss 10-24 in 1983, a 14-point margin.
Every Memphis vs North Carolina meeting
| Season | Result | Site | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | North Carolina win | Memphis | 27-30 |
| 1983 | North Carolina win | Chapel Hill | 10-24 |
Scores from the Memphis perspective. Source: CollegeFootballData game log, since 1983.
Matchup stats
Last five games
Completed results from CollegeFootballData via the CFB Data Hub
North Carolina Tar Heels lead the series since 1983, 2-0. Here is the series on record and how to watch when Memphis and North Carolina meet.
How to watch Memphis vs North Carolina
When Memphis 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 Memphis radio network.
- Confirm kickoff Kickoff and the exact channel are set by the networks before game week. Check the match center for the Memphis 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 Memphis this season
Follow Memphis in the title race on the American Conference standings, and model the finish with the title race calculator. For the conference series that define the year, see the American Conference rivalry pages, or browse every American Conference matchup.
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Memphis vs North Carolina: the essentials
Memphis Tigers vs North Carolina Tar Heels is a non-conference matchup that sets the American Conference against the ACC (Power 4). North Carolina Tar Heels lead the series since 1983, 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 Memphis 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 Memphis Tigers team hub, the American Conference this week round-up and the live conference standings. For North Carolina against the whole conference, see North Carolina vs the American Conference.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the all-time record between Memphis and North Carolina?
North Carolina Tar Heels lead the series since 1983, 2-0. The two programs have met 2 times on record.
How can I watch Memphis 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 Memphis and North Carolina in the same conference?
No. Memphis plays in the American Conference. North Carolina plays in the ACC (Power 4). This is a non-conference game.