North Carolina football wears 1980 throwback uniforms against East Tennessee State
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 11, 2026, 12:04 PM
Last updated Sep 11, 2026

The North Carolina Tar Heels will debut 1980 throwback uniforms for their home opener at Kenan Memorial Stadium this Saturday against East Tennessee State. The design honors the 1980 team, which remains the last North Carolina program to secure an Atlantic Coast Conference championship. The uniform features a blue helmet, blue jersey, and white pants, with the team name displayed on the front. North Carolina enters the game as 34.5-point favorites following their victory over TCU in Ireland during Week 0. The program previously teased the look last season, and the gear was finalized following coordination with Bill Belichick. East Tennessee State arrives in Chapel Hill with a 1-1 record.
- •North Carolina hosts East Tennessee State for the team's home opener this Saturday.
- •The uniforms honor the 1980 ACC championship winning team.
- •The Tar Heels enter the matchup as 34.5-point favorites.
- •The new uniform includes a blue helmet, blue top, and white pants.
- 12:04 PMYahoo Sports — UNC football to wear throwbacks for Week 2 vs. ETSU
"Here are the uniforms the UNC football program will wear against ETSU.
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