UNC vs. ETSU Football Preview: Tar Heels Looking to Improve in Home Opener

Posted Sep 9, 2026
Despite not taking the field last weekend, UNC became the only ACC team to win a non-conference Power Four matchup in its season opener. Whether that says more about the Tar Heels or the ACC remains to be seen, but after an off-week, the Tar Heels welcome East Tennessee State on Saturday to kick off the 100th season of football at Kenan Stadium. (Inside Carolina)

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