North Carolina hosts East Tennessee State for home opener on Saturday
4 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Sep 12, 2026, 2:20 PM
Last updated Sep 12, 2026
The North Carolina Tar Heels return to Kenan Memorial Stadium on September 12 to face East Tennessee State in their 2026 home opener. Coming off a season-opening victory over TCU in Dublin, North Carolina enters the matchup as 34.5-point favorites. The game marks the first meeting between the two programs. Coaching staff considerations include quarterback rotation, with Billy Edwards Jr. expected to start following his performance against TCU, alongside potential playing time for Miles O'Neill. North Carolina looks to improve to 2-0 before heading into a challenging stretch of the schedule that includes upcoming games against Clemson and Notre Dame. Weather forecasts for the 12 p.m. ET kickoff indicate a possibility of thunderstorms in Chapel Hill.
- •North Carolina hosts East Tennessee State at 12 p.m. ET on September 12.
- •The game is the first-ever meeting between North Carolina and East Tennessee State.
- •North Carolina holds a 1-0 record while East Tennessee State enters at 1-1.
- •Billy Edwards Jr. starts at quarterback for the Tar Heels.
- •The game will be broadcast on the ACC Network.
- 8:42 PMYahoo Sports — North Carolina Dominates ETSU to Start 2-0 In Year 2 Under Bill Belichick
- 2:20 PMYahoo Sports — How to watch East Tennessee State vs North Carolina: Live stream College Football, NCAA, TV channel
- 11:04 AMYahoo Sports — UNC football vs. ETSU staff predictions for Week 2
- 9:06 AMYahoo Sports — UNC vs. ETSU prediction: Which Tar Heels will star in Week 2?
- 12:00 AMYahoo Sports — UNC football vs. ETSU game preview, info, prediction and more
"The North Carolina Tar Heels are off to a perfect start. After opening the season with a statement victory over TCU in Dublin, North Carolina returned home Saturday and handled business against East Tennessee State, cruising to a 35-3 victory at Kenan Stadium. The win moves the Tar Heels to 2-0 and gives Bill Belichick’s…
"The North Carolina Tar Heels will take on the East Tennessee State Buccaneers on Saturday at Kenan Stadium in a Week 2 college football matchup. How to Watch East Tennessee State vs North Carolina North Carolina’s season opened with a…
"Here are some players to watch and a prediction for UNC football vs. East Tennessee State in Week 2 at Kenan Stadium.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 12, 2026, 8:42 PMNorth Carolina Dominates ETSU to Start 2-0 In Year 2 Under Bill Belichick
The North Carolina Tar Heels are off to a perfect start. After opening the season with a statement victory over TCU in Dublin, North Carolina returned home Saturday and handled business against East Tennessee State, cruising to a 35-3 victory at Kenan Stadium. The win moves the Tar Heels to 2-0 and gives Bill Belichick’s…
- Yahoo SportsSep 12, 2026, 2:20 PMHow to watch East Tennessee State vs North Carolina: Live stream College Football, NCAA, TV channel
The North Carolina Tar Heels will take on the East Tennessee State Buccaneers on Saturday at Kenan Stadium in a Week 2 college football matchup. How to Watch East Tennessee State vs North Carolina North Carolina’s season opened with a…
- Yahoo SportsSep 12, 2026, 11:04 AMUNC football vs. ETSU staff predictions for Week 2
Our staff predictions for the UNC football game against ETSU.
- Yahoo SportsSep 11, 2026, 9:06 AMUNC vs. ETSU prediction: Which Tar Heels will star in Week 2?
Here are some players to watch and a prediction for UNC football vs. East Tennessee State in Week 2 at Kenan Stadium.
- Yahoo SportsSep 11, 2026, 12:00 AMUNC football vs. ETSU game preview, info, prediction and more
Will the North Carolina Tar Heels move to 2-0 on the young season? They host ETSU on Saturday.
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