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Video: Carolina Insider - UNC vs. ETSU Postgame Reactions

Voice of the Tar Heels and Adam Lucas break down North Carolina's 35-3 home-opening victory of the East Tennessee State Buccaneers on Saturday afternoon in Chapel Hill. (View Video)

UNC vs. ETSU snap counts and ratings: Jelani Thurman, Jaylen Harvey stand out

No player finished with a higher offensive grade than tight end , who posted a 94.2 rating over 34 snaps, the best mark on the team. Defensive end graded out at 89.1 over 36 snaps, the best mark among defensive starters, and nose tackle was close behind at 86.5 over 40 snaps. Both recorded two sacks each. (Tar Heel Tribune)

Video: UNC Football Players Post-ETSU Press Conferences

North Carolina quarterback Jr., running back , and linebacker speak with reporters following the Tar Heels' 35-3 victory over East Tennessee State on Saturday afternoon in Chapel Hill. (View Video)

The Good, Bad, and Ugly Report: UNC vs. ETSU

As expected, which is refreshing. After a solid start two weeks ago in Ireland, UNC returned to Kenan Stadium for its home opener and jumped out to a five-touchdown lead before cruising to a 35–3 win over East Tennessee State on Saturday. Good: Jr. Edwards was an efficient 15-20 for 244 yards and two scores in just three quarters. (Tar Heel Tribune)

Box Score: North Carolina 35, ETSU 3

View the complete box score from the North Carolina Tar Heels' 35-3 victory over the East Tennessee State Buccaneers on Saturday afternoon at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill. (View Box Score)

Video: Bill Belichick Post-ETSU Press Conference

North Carolina head football coach speaks with the media following the Tar Heels' 35-3 victory over the East Tennessee State Buccaneers on Saturday at Kenan Stadium. (View Video)

Video: Tar Heels Breeze Past ETSU, 35-3 - Highlights

ran for three touchdowns, Jr. threw for two and North Carolina's defense dominated as the Tar Heels dispatched East Tennessee State, 35-3, in their 2026 home opener on Saturday at Kenan Stadium. Check out the highlights. (View Video)

Demon June runs for 3 TDs as North Carolina routs ETSU, 35-3, for 2-0 start

had three rushing touchdowns and threw for two first-quarter scores as North Carolina routed East Tennessee State 35-3 on Saturday in its home opener. June ran for touchdowns of 9, 6, and 1 yards for the Tar Heels, who improved to 2-0 for the fourth time in five seasons. Edwards completed 15 of 20 passes for 244 yards. (Associated Press)

UNC Football storms by ETSU, 35-3, with many positives ahead of game at Clemson

As North Carolina began its 100th football season at Kenan Stadium, there was plenty to be happy about for the Tar Heels. UNC took control early and rolled to a 35-3 victory over the East Tennessee State Buccaneers, with the defense extending its streak of holding opponents scoreless to six quarters on a muggy, sometimes stormy Saturday afternoon. (Tar Heel Tribune)

UNC Football Welcomes East Tennessee State In Home Opener Saturday - Pregame Notes

UNC Football kicks off its 2026 home slate on Saturday, when the East Tennessee State Buccaneers visit Kenan Stadium. Kickoff is at noon on ACC Network. Carolina is in its 136th season of football (139th year) in 2026 and the Tar Heels own an all-time record of 756-584-54. A win would give the Tar Heels their 26th straight victory over an FCS opponent. (GoHeels.com)
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North Carolina: 35
East Tennessee State: 3
Sat, Sep 12 Box Score
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UNC vs. Clemson
Sat, Sep 19 12:00 ET, Clemson, S.C. (Memorial Stadium)
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TeamACCOverall
Miami1-02-0
SMU1-02-0
Virginia1-02-0
California1-01-1
Duke0-02-0
North Carolina0-02-0
Pittsburgh0-02-0
Virginia Tech0-02-0
Wake Forest0-02-0
Boston College0-01-1
Clemson0-01-1
Louisville0-01-1
Georgia Tech0-00-2
Florida State0-11-1
NC State0-11-1
Stanford0-11-1
Syracuse0-11-1