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North Carolina prepares to host ETSU for 2026 home opener

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Last updated Sep 10, 2026

North Carolina prepares to host ETSU for 2026 home opener

Summary

North Carolina enters its 2026 home opener against ETSU this Saturday at 12 p.m. following a 15-10 victory over TCU in Ireland. The Tar Heels defense held the Horned Frogs to under 300 yards in the season opener, with Xavier Lewis and Derek McDonald providing key contributions. Defensive coordinator Steve Belichick remains out, leaving Bill Belichick to handle play-calling duties. ETSU visits Chapel Hill with a 1-1 record after a 48-14 win over Tusculum last week. North Carolina looks to improve its run defense, which allowed 142 rushing yards to TCU running back Jeremy Payne in Week Zero.

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By the Numbers

•North Carolina hosts ETSU in the 2026 home opener Saturday at 12 p.m.
•The Tar Heels defeated TCU 15-10 in their season opener in Ireland.
•ETSU enters the game following a 48-14 victory over Tusculum.
•Bill Belichick continues to call defensive plays for North Carolina.

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12:30 PMYahoo Sports — Defensive keys to a UNC football victory in 2026 home opener

What they're saying

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UNC utilized shutdown defense to upset TCU in its 2026 football opener. Here's the Tar Heels' defensive keys to victory against ETSU on Saturay.
— Yahoo Sports

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