UNC Football Schedule Lookahead: East Tennessee State

Posted Jul 10, 2026
UNC Football's Sept. 12 game against East Tennessee State at Kenan Stadium is the Tar Heels’ only clear-cut favorite on a demanding schedule. The Buccaneers are an FCS program from the Southern Conference that went 7-5 and 5-3 in league play last season, finishing third in the SoCon. The Buccaneers ranked 15th nationally in total offense. (USA Today)

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