UNC seeks revenge against TCU in Week Zero kickoff
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 24, 2026, 6:53 PM
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
North Carolina and TCU face off in Dublin, Ireland on August 29 as part of Week Zero in college football. This matchup marks a rematch from last season when TCU defeated UNC 48-14. North Carolina aims for improvement under head coach Bill Belichick after finishing last season with a 4-8 record. Conversely, TCU, coming off a 9-4 season, looks to maintain its momentum and continue a streak of successful campaigns under head coach Sonny Dykes. Other notable games include NC State against Virginia and USC hosting San Jose State.
- •UNC aims to rebound from a 4-8 season
- •TCU defeated UNC 48-14 last year
- •NC State faces Virginia in an ACC opener
- •USC appears in Week Zero against San Jose State
- •Dublin hosts the matchup between UNC and TCU
- 6:53 PMYahoo Sports — Week Zero's top games to watch: UNC looks for revenge against TCU, NC State-Virginia open with ACC matchup
"This year's Week Zero slate features eight FBS games and several compelling storylines to kick off the year.
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