Tar Heel Takeaways: UNC Football Handles Business In Home Opener

Posted Sep 13, 2026
UNC did what it was supposed to do against ETSU. The Tar Heels never trailed, led by three scores at the half, and held a 35-0 advantage after three quarters before the game entered a lightning delay. UNC averaged 8.1 yards per play to ETSU's 3.8, didn't turn the ball over, and for the second straight week were whistled for fewer penalties than its opponent. (GoHeels.com)

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