North Carolina vs. Georgia Tech football history: Records, H2H stats and more
The North Carolina vs. Georgia Tech Week 9 match will further shape how the ACC conference will look going forward. So far, the Tar Heels have been impressive, recording just one loss in seven games.
The North Carolina Tar Heels began the season on a strong note. They managed to pull off a six-game winning streak, with star quarterback Drakey Maye as their signal caller. Unfortunately, last weekend, they succumbed to an upset defeat at the hands of the Virginia Cavaliers.
The Tar Heels were dominant for most of the game. However, the dying moments of the fourth quarter saw Virginia QB Tony Muskett make a touchdown pass to Malik Washington, which secured the game for the Cavaliers with a 27-31 final score.
On the other hand, Georgia Tech has been struggling for most of the season. The Yellow Jackets have won just three of the seven games they've played this campaign. Last weekend, they succumbed to another disappointing defeat when Boston College dismantled them 23-38. Can Georgia Tech make a comeback?
North Carolina vs. Georgia Tech: Head-to-head
The North Carolina vs. Georgia Tech rivalry dates back to 1915 when both these teams clashed with each other for the first time. North Carolina traveled to Georgia for that game, which it lost 3-23.
So far, the North Carolina vs. Georgia Tech rivalry has witnessed 56 games between the two teams. The Yellow Jackets currently lead the series with 32-3-21 and will be looking forward to improving their win rate against their ACC rivals.
Notable records in the North Carolina vs. Georgia Tech series
The largest margin of victory was secured by the Tar Heels in 1982. They managed to whitewash Georgia Tech 41-0 on their home turf. However, recent years have seen the Yellow Jackets emerge as the better team in this rivalry.
The smallest margin of victory recorded in this series is also held by North Carolina. This was during the 1986 season when it defeated the Yellow Jackets 21-20.
When was the last time North Carolina won against Georgia Tech?
The last victory that the North Carolina Tar Heels recorded in this series was back in the 2019 season. They managed to upset Georgia Tech at Bobby Dodd Stadium with a 38-22 score.
When was the last time Georgia Tech won against North Carolina?
Currently, the Yellow Jackets are on a three-game winning streak against their ACC rivals. Their last victory was during the 2022 campaign when they traveled to Kenan Memorial Stadium, defeating the Tar Heels 17-21.