Tar Heels Final Tune-Up Before ACC | North Carolina Tar Heel Football News

North Carolina Tar Heels return home to Kenan Stadium for a crucial tune-up against East Tennessee State, aiming to build momentum before their tough ACC opener at Clemson. After a thrilling win in Ireland, the Heels face a struggling ETSU defense that’s giving up over 400 rushing yards in two games. Led by QB Mason Mims and RB TJ Peyton, ETSU brings some spark but can’t stop the run. With Coach Belichick in his second year, this game is North Carolina’s final chance to fine-tune their offense and set the tone for conference play. Expect a high-octane attack targeting ETSU’s weak run defense — it’s time to get right before the real battles begin. 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/e0fa90e74c1b3c42