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North Carolina defeats East Tennessee State 35-3 at Kenan Memorial Stadium

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 13, 2026, 3:11 AM

Last updated Sep 13, 2026

North Carolina defeats East Tennessee State 35-3 at Kenan Memorial Stadium

Summary

East Tennessee State fell 35-3 to North Carolina in a road game held Saturday at Kenan Memorial Stadium. The Buccaneers maintained early possession for over 10 minutes in the first quarter but failed to convert drives into points. North Carolina held a 21-0 lead at halftime and capitalized on an East Tennessee State fumble at the start of the second half. Demon June recorded three rushing touchdowns for the Tar Heels. East Tennessee State avoided a shutout late in the fourth quarter with a 41-yard field goal from Ewan Johnson. The Buccaneers return to William B. Greene Jr. Stadium next Saturday to host West Georgia at noon.

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Status Watch

•North Carolina secured a 35-3 victory over East Tennessee State.
•The game took place Saturday at Kenan Memorial Stadium.
•Demon June scored three rushing touchdowns for the Tar Heels.
•Mason Mims completed 23 of 31 passes for 178 yards.
•East Tennessee State hosts West Georgia next Saturday.

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3:11 AMYahoo Sports — ETSU falls to North Carolina 35-3 in first road test

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CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (WJHL) — East Tennessee State dropped its first road game of the season Saturday, falling 35-3 to North Carolina at Kenan Memorial Stadium. The Buccaneers (1-2) moved the ball early and controlled possession for more than 10 minutes in the first quarter, but struggled to turn drives into points. ETSU finished with […]
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