Tar Heels Kick Off Season in Style | North Carolina Tar Heel Football News

Carolina football kicks off today at noon in Chapel Hill, marking the unofficial start of fall with a blowout-friendly matchup against East Tennessee State — perfect for building depth before Clemson next week. The stadium’s got major upgrades: a Chapel Thrill concert with DJ Diesel (yes, Shaq!), flyovers, new video boards, and revamped concessions. Plus, Carolina’s rocking a throwback ’80s uniform — stair-step design, stadium’s 100th season vibes, and pure nostalgia for longtime fans. Tune in on ESPN at noon ET with Roxy Bernstein calling the action, or stream via Watch ESPN or listen on Tar Heel Sports Network. Betting lines? Carolina’s a 35.5-point favorite with an over/under of 54.5 — set for a high-scoring, hype-filled day for Tar Heel Nation. 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/50b6aebcf4dcc954