UNC earns helmet stickers after victory over ETSU in home opener
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 15, 2026, 2:00 PM
Last updated Sep 15, 2026
North Carolina defeated East Tennessee State 35-3 in its home opener. The Tar Heels amassed 427 total yards while holding ETSU to just three points and creating turnovers. Key performances came from quarterback Billy Edwards Jr., who threw for 244 yards and two touchdowns, tight end Jelani Thurman with 71 receiving yards and a touchdown, and defenders Xavier Lewis and Jaylen Harvey, who combined for four sacks. UNC distributed helmet stickers to recognize standout players from this game.
- •UNC totaled 427 yards of offense against ETSU.
- •Billy Edwards Jr. completed 15 of 20 passes for 244 yards.
- •Jelani Thurman caught four passes for 71 yards and a touchdown.
- •Xavier Lewis and Jaylen Harvey combined for four sacks.
- •The victory improves UNC's season record.
- 2:00 PMYahoo Sports — UNC football helmet stickers for win over ETSU
"UNC rolled past ETSU 35-3 in its home opener. Here are the Tar Heels who earned helmet stickers after standout performances on offense and defense.
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