UNC football players wait out weather delay in 35-3 win over ETSU

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Last updated Sep 12, 2026

UNC football players wait out weather delay in 35-3 win over ETSU
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The North Carolina Tar Heels defeated ETSU 35-3 in a game extended by a 79-minute weather delay. Lightning near Kenan Stadium forced a pause before the start of the fourth quarter, forcing players to wait in the locker room and weight room. Quarterback Billy Edwards Jr. and head coach Bill Belichick monitored player readiness during the multiple lightning resets that delayed the final period. The delay impacted the coaching staff's rotation strategy, as Belichick opted to field different groups of players across the offense and defense rather than re-warming starters who had already played three quarters. In total, 32 offensive players and 35 defensive players saw action for UNC. The Tar Heels, now 2-0, turn their attention to an upcoming ACC matchup against Clemson.

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  • North Carolina defeated ETSU 35-3 at Kenan Stadium.
  • A 79-minute weather delay occurred before the fourth quarter due to lightning.
  • Billy Edwards Jr. passed for 244 yards and two touchdowns.
  • UNC utilized 32 offensive and 35 defensive players during the contest.
  • North Carolina next plays at Clemson for its ACC opener.
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Billy Edwards Jr. and Bill Belichick detailed how UNC football went through a 79-minute weather delay in the win vs. ETSU.

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