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UNC reveals injury report ahead of game against Clemson

4 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Sep 19, 2026, 3:43 PM

Last updated Sep 19, 2026

UNC reveals injury report ahead of game against Clemson
Summary

UNC football has released its first ACC availability report ahead of the match against Clemson on September 19. Defensive lineman Melkart Abou Jaoude is listed as questionable due to a right hand injury sustained in the season opener against TCU. Tight end Jordan Washington and wide receiver C.J. Sadler are confirmed out for the game. This matchup marks UNC's first ACC game of the season after starting with two wins, while Clemson enters with a record of 1-1. Further updates on injury statuses are expected closer to game time.

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Status Watch
  • •UNC's first ACC game is scheduled for September 19 at Clemson.
  • •Melkart Abou Jaoude is questionable; Jordan Washington and C.J. Sadler are out.
  • •Abou Jaoude was last year's ACC sack leader.
  • •Updates on injuries will be announced before the game.
  • •Clemson has a record of 1-1 entering this matchup.
Latest Updates
  • 3:43 PMYahoo Sports — Bill Belichick’s best defensive player will miss game vs Clemson
  • 3:44 AMYahoo Sports — North Carolina football news: Melkart Abou Jaoude on injury report before Clemson clash
  • 12:05 AMOn3.com — UNC Injury Report: Melkart Abou Jaoude Questionable Against Clemson - On3
  • 12:01 AMYahoo Sports — Who is on UNC vs Clemson ACC availability report? Injury list includes Melkart Abou Jaoude
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The North Carolina Tar Heels are off to a solid start to their 2026 college football season, having won both of their first two games. North Carolina football will be going for win No. 3 on Saturday, when they go up against the Clemson Tigers for their first game in ACC play, but Bill Belichick’s team could also be missing one of its best players. […] The post North Carolina football news: Melkart Abou Jaoude on injury report before Clemson clash appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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The hits keep coming for Bill Belichick’s North Carolina Tar Heels. Defensive end Melkart Abou Jaoude will not play in North Carolina’s game against Clemson in Week 3 because of injury. According to ESPN’s Pete Thamel Abou Jaoude is dealing…

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Here is a look at the first ACC availability report for UNC football vs. Clemson, including defensive lineman Melkart Abou Jaoude's injury status.

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