UNC pulls off upset over TCU in season opener
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 30, 2026, 1:00 AM
Last updated Aug 30, 2026
North Carolina defeated TCU 15-10 in a season-opening college football game held in Ireland. The Tar Heels capitalized on strong defensive plays and disciplined execution, committing only three penalties compared to TCU's eleven. Key moments included a late first-half miscue by TCU that allowed UNC to take the lead and a critical fourth-down offsides penalty called on TCU. Next, UNC will host ETSU on September 12 for their home opener.
- •UNC commits three penalties for 20 yards, TCU has 11 penalties for 89 yards.
- •Xavier Lewis and Derek McDonald led UNC's defense.
- •A bad snap by TCU led to a safety, giving UNC a 12-10 lead.
- •UNC faces ETSU at home on September 12.
- 1:00 AMYahoo Sports — Penalties play major factor in UNC's upset victory over TCU
"UNC played a disciplined brand of football on Saturday, committing just three penalties to TCU's 11. That played a major factor in the result.
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