Tar Heels Aim for Strong Start in Ireland | North Carolina Tar Heel Football News

The 2026 college football season kicks off with UNC heading to Ireland for a high-stakes rematch against TCU, hoping to bounce back from last year’s crushing loss. With new QBs, offensive coordinator Bobby Petrino’s explosive system, and a revamped running game led by sophomore Demon June, the Tar Heels are aiming for a sharp, consistent start. Quarterback Billy Edwards must lean on playmakers like Shipp and June to pressure TCU’s depleted defense — and prove they’ve learned from their shaky opener. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/de54c5eb66df1a48