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UNC played without star defensive lineman Melkart Abou Jaoude against ETSU. When will he return?

UNC star defensive lineman Melkart Abou Jaoude recorded a sack after leaving the Tar Heels’ season opener against TCU with a hand injury. Two weeks later in the team’s home opener on Saturday, an apparent injury to his right hand/arm kept him off the field. UNC coach Bill Belichick said after the game that the defensive lineman was "day to day." (MSN.com)

What Bill Belichick, UNC Football did during weather delay vs. ETSU

Billy Edwards Jr. figured his day was done, but UNC's starting quarterback couldn’t sit still during a weather delay in an eventual 35-3 win vs. ETSU. "It was tough. I came into the weight room, and we were all sitting in there talking. Had the iPad up and I sat there for like 8 minutes, then I stood up and was like, ‘Oh my gosh.’ I immediately felt the effect." (MSN.com)

Video: Carolina Insider - UNC vs. ETSU Postgame Reactions

Voice of the Tar Heels Jones Angell 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 Jelani Thurman, who posted a 94.2 rating over 34 snaps, the best mark on the team. Defensive end Jaylen Harvey graded out at 89.1 over 36 snaps, the best mark among defensive starters, and nose tackle Xavier Lewis 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 Billy Edwards Jr., running back Demon June, and linebacker Peyton Seelmann 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: Billy Edwards 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 Bill Belichick 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

Demon June ran for three touchdowns, Billy Edwards 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

Demon June had three rushing touchdowns and Billy Edwards 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)

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