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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)

Video: Inside Kenan Stadium's Renovated Press Box

Take a behind-the-scenes tour of Kenan Stadium's newly refurbished press box, with tributes to Woody Durham, thrilling games, memorable teams, and great players that have helped define the UNC Football program. (View Video)

Video: Locked On Tar Heels - UNC Basketball's ACC Schedule, Football Hosts ETSU

UNC Basketball catches a break with a favorable ACC basketball schedule. Isaac Schade and Josh Marlow dissect the Tar Heels’ key conference matchups before turning their attention to football, where the Tar Heels host East Tennessee State on Saturday. (View Video)

Extra Points: A Hundred Ways

At midfield this weekend is the throwback "stair-step" UNC logo worn by Carolina's last ACC championship team, the 1980 Tar Heels that featured Lawrence Taylor and Famous Amos Lawrence in compiling an 11-1 record. That logo along with throwback uniforms are among the gestures from coach Bill Belichick paying homage to the program's history. (GoHeels.com)

UNC once recruited Shaq. Why he's back in ACC country as DJ Diesel

Basketball Hall of Famer Shaquille O'Neal will perform as DJ Diesel Saturday ahead of the North Carolina vs. East Tennessee State football game. He visited UNC as a high school recruit but admitted it wasn’t the right fit. "I went to North Carolina. Rick Fox showed me around. Chapel Hill, without being disrespectful, it wasn’t 'hood' enough for me." (MSN.com)

UNC Football Defends Culture, Emphasizes Preparation Ahead of Home Opener

Then there’s Benjamin Hall, the running back who shows as much patience at the podium as he does in the backfield. When Hall was asked if he was frustrated his team's success against TCU was being overshadowed, he paused. Then, a smile crept to his face. “I’m gonna be honest with you. No one in this building is losing any sleep over that.” (Chapelboro.com)

Audio: Previewing UNC Football vs. East Tennessee State with Jones Angell

Voice of the Tar Heels Jones Angell joins WCHL's Aaron Keck to discuss North Carolina Football's home opener against East Tennessee State on Saturday at Kenan Stadium, takeaways from the Tar Heels' victory over TCU, the improvement Carolina’s already shown from 2025, the expectations for the year to come, and much more. (Chapelboro.com)

Video: The Game Plan Podcast - UNC Football's Keys to Success vs ETSU

Football analyst Jason Staples joins Inside Carolina's Tommy Ashley to discuss UNC Football's home opener against East Tennessee State, the Buccaneers' explosive offense, and the individual matchups that should make for interesting theater on Saturday at Kenan Stadium. (View Video)

Know Before You Go - UNC Football vs. ETSU

UNC Football kicks off its 100th season in Kenan Stadium this Saturday, Sept. 12th. Opening kickoff between the Tar Heels and the ETSU Buccaneers is set for noon. Be in your seats early to see a flyover featuring F5N Tiger II aircraft flown by Marine Fighter Training Squadron 402. The flyover is scheduled to take place at approximately 11:54 AM. (GoHeels.com)

Video: IC Podcast - The Effects of Saturday's UNC Football Recruiting Ban

Football recruiting expert Don Callahan joins Tommy Ashley of Inside Carolina to discuss UNC's recruiting ban for Saturday's home opener in Kenan Stadium against East Tennessee State. Callahan explains the violation, the penalty, and the reasons behind the recruiting rules in effect across college football. (View Video)

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