UNC Football To Celebrate HBCUs Around FAMU Game, Adds NC Central To '24 Schedule

Posted Jun 22, 2022
UNC and Florida A&M will open the 2022 football season in Chapel Hill on Saturday, Aug. 27 with events planned around the weekend to celebrate historically black colleges and universities. The HBCU Celebration Game was originally scheduled for Sept. 17. In-game events will feature the FAMU Marching "100" with their full band, cheer squad, and dance team. (GoHeels.com)

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