 In 1979, the Tar Heels finished 8–3–1 with a win over Michigan in the Gator Bowl to finish the season.Crum enjoyed his best season at Carolina in 1980, leading the Heels to a record of 11–1, a Bluebonnet Bowl win over Texas and an ACC Championship, Carolina's last to date.In 1981, the Heels compiled a 10–2 record and finished the season by beating Arkansas in the Gator Bowl.