Looking Back on Notable Opening Games for UNC Football: Upsets, Close Calls, and More

Posted Aug 16, 2025
There are less than three weeks to go until UNC Football opens its 2025 season against TCU in Kenan Stadium. ESPN will broadcast the sold-out game live to a national audience. Dignitaries such as former Alabama head coach Nick Saban will be on-hand for a special pregame show. Here’s a look at some of UNC's other notable opening games. (Chapelboro.com)

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