Louisville Cardinals vs North Carolina Tar Heels

Louisville Cardinals 5

Louisville Cardinals leads 5-3

wins

1988 to 2017

Louisville Cardinals have won 2 straight

Next meeting: Nov 14, 2026, Louisville Cardinals at North Carolina Tar Heels

North Carolina Tar Heels 3

Series timeline

▲ Louisville Cardinals ahead (peak +2) ▼ North Carolina Tar Heels ahead (peak +1)

Louisville Cardinals North Carolina Tar Heels Tie Postseason One meeting per cell

Longest streaks: Louisville Cardinals 2 (2004–2005), North Carolina Tar Heels 2 (1995–1996). Current: Louisville Cardinals 2.

Split	Louisville Cardinals record
Regular season	5-3
Hosted by Louisville Cardinals	2-1
Hosted by North Carolina Tar Heels	3-2
Last 8 seasons (1988 to 2017)	5-3
Largest Louisville Cardinals win	69-14 (2005)
Largest North Carolina Tar Heels win	28-10 (1996)

2010s

Season	Date	Winner	Score	Site	Round
2017	Sep 9, 2017	Louisville Cardinals	47-35	at North Carolina Tar Heels	Week 3
2012	Sep 15, 2012	Louisville Cardinals	39-34	at Louisville Cardinals	Week 3
2011	Oct 8, 2011	North Carolina Tar Heels	14-7	at North Carolina Tar Heels	Week 6

2000s

Season	Date	Winner	Score	Site	Round
2005	Oct 8, 2005	Louisville Cardinals	69-14	at Louisville Cardinals	Week 6
2004	Sep 25, 2004	Louisville Cardinals	34-0	at North Carolina Tar Heels	Week 5

1990s

Season	Date	Winner	Score	Site	Round
1996	Nov 9, 1996	North Carolina Tar Heels	28-10	at North Carolina Tar Heels	Week 12
1995	Sep 21, 1995	North Carolina Tar Heels	17-10	at Louisville Cardinals	Week 5

1980s

Season	Date	Winner	Score	Site	Round
1988	Sep 24, 1988	Louisville Cardinals	38-34	at North Carolina Tar Heels	Week 5