Countdown to Kickoff: East Carolina Posted Sep 27, 2013 North Carolina will clash with in-state rival East Carolina for the 16th time on Saturday as the Tar Heels look to improve to 2-2. Kickoff at Kenan Stadium is set for 12:30pm (ACCN). UNC (a 12.5-point favorite) leads the series with ECU 12-2-1, including four straight dating back to 2009. Saturday’s matchup features two teams with struggling offenses and improved defenses. (Inside Carolina)