2026 UNC Football Opponent Preview: East Tennessee State

Posted Sep 8, 2026
ETSU has proven it can move the football effectively at the FCS level. The Bucs scored 37 and 48 points in their first two games, though the former came in a loss against Campbell. In that 49-37 loss, ETSU nonetheless piled up 528 total yards and 27 first downs, with quarterback Mason Mims completing 33 of 41 passes for 373 yards and two touchdowns. (Chapelboro.com)

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