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Video: The Day After Podcast - UNC Football Checks the Boxes in Win Over ETSU

Buck Sanders, Jason Staples, and Tommy Ashley of Inside Carolina break down UNC Football's 35-3 win over East Tennessee State on Saturday. The Tar Heels' victory pushed North Carolina to 2-0, with a trip to Clemson's Death Valley looming on Saturday. (View Video)

How Much Did We Learn About UNC Football? The Morning After, ETSU Edition

UNC's offense commanded the attention, but the Tar Heels still had to play defense. Through two games, they have allowed 6.5 points per game – less than a touchdown and extra point. ETSU is an FCS team but entered Saturday averaging 42 points through two games. The Buccaneers gained 255 yards, only 26 fewer than TCU managed in the opener. (Inside Carolina)

UNC played without star defensive lineman Melkart Abou Jaoude against ETSU. When will he return?

UNC star defensive lineman Melkart Abou Jaoude recorded a sack after leaving the Tar Heels’ season opener against TCU with a hand injury. Two weeks later in the team’s home opener on Saturday, an apparent injury to his right hand/arm kept him off the field. UNC coach said after the game that the defensive lineman was "day to day." (MSN.com)

No. 7 UNC Women’s Soccer Hosts NJIT Sunday Afternoon

No. 7 UNC Women's Soccer continues its homestand with a match against New Jersey Institute of Technology on Sunday. The Tar Heels and Highlanders kick off at 1:00 p.m. on ACCNX. Carolina and NJIT are clashing for the first time in program history. The Tar Heels welcome NJIT to Dorrance Field where Carolina holds a 3-1 record so far this season. (GoHeels.com)

Lucas: All Together Now

North Carolina Basketball's reunion weekend was emotional, hilarious, and motivational. That's eight decades of Carolina hoops history under one very well-loved roof (which, as we know, is also the ceiling). You find Charles Scott and sitting at the same table, just across from where and were together again. (GoHeels.com)

What Bill Belichick, UNC Football did during weather delay vs. ETSU

Jr. figured his day was done, but UNC's starting quarterback couldn’t sit still during a weather delay in an eventual 35-3 win vs. ETSU. "It was tough. I came into the weight room, and we were all sitting in there talking. Had the iPad up and I sat there for like 8 minutes, then I stood up and was like, ‘Oh my gosh.’ I immediately felt the effect." (MSN.com)

Video: Carolina Insider - UNC vs. ETSU Postgame Reactions

Voice of the Tar Heels and Adam Lucas break down North Carolina's 35-3 home-opening victory of the East Tennessee State Buccaneers on Saturday afternoon in Chapel Hill. (View Video)

UNC vs. ETSU snap counts and ratings: Jelani Thurman, Jaylen Harvey stand out

No player finished with a higher offensive grade than tight end , who posted a 94.2 rating over 34 snaps, the best mark on the team. Defensive end graded out at 89.1 over 36 snaps, the best mark among defensive starters, and nose tackle was close behind at 86.5 over 40 snaps. Both recorded two sacks each. (Tar Heel Tribune)

Video: UNC Football Players Post-ETSU Press Conferences

North Carolina quarterback Jr., running back , and linebacker speak with reporters following the Tar Heels' 35-3 victory over East Tennessee State on Saturday afternoon in Chapel Hill. (View Video)

The Good, Bad, and Ugly Report: UNC vs. ETSU

As expected, which is refreshing. After a solid start two weeks ago in Ireland, UNC returned to Kenan Stadium for its home opener and jumped out to a five-touchdown lead before cruising to a 35–3 win over East Tennessee State on Saturday. Good: Jr. Edwards was an efficient 15-20 for 244 yards and two scores in just three quarters. (Tar Heel Tribune)

Box Score: North Carolina 35, ETSU 3

View the complete box score from the North Carolina Tar Heels' 35-3 victory over the East Tennessee State Buccaneers on Saturday afternoon at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill. (View Box Score)

Video: Bill Belichick Post-ETSU Press Conference

North Carolina head football coach speaks with the media following the Tar Heels' 35-3 victory over the East Tennessee State Buccaneers on Saturday at Kenan Stadium. (View Video)

Video: Tar Heels Breeze Past ETSU, 35-3 - Highlights

ran for three touchdowns, Jr. threw for two and North Carolina's defense dominated as the Tar Heels dispatched East Tennessee State, 35-3, in their 2026 home opener on Saturday at Kenan Stadium. Check out the highlights. (View Video)

Demon June runs for 3 TDs as North Carolina routs ETSU, 35-3, for 2-0 start

had three rushing touchdowns and threw for two first-quarter scores as North Carolina routed East Tennessee State 35-3 on Saturday in its home opener. June ran for touchdowns of 9, 6, and 1 yards for the Tar Heels, who improved to 2-0 for the fourth time in five seasons. Edwards completed 15 of 20 passes for 244 yards. (Associated Press)

UNC Football storms by ETSU, 35-3, with many positives ahead of game at Clemson

As North Carolina began its 100th football season at Kenan Stadium, there was plenty to be happy about for the Tar Heels. UNC took control early and rolled to a 35-3 victory over the East Tennessee State Buccaneers, with the defense extending its streak of holding opponents scoreless to six quarters on a muggy, sometimes stormy Saturday afternoon. (Tar Heel Tribune)
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