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How to Watch East Tennessee State vs North Carolina: Live Stream CFB NCAA, TV Channel
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North Carolina returns to action Saturday when the Tar Heels welcome East Tennessee State to Kenan Stadium.
The Tar Heels enter the matchup 1-0 after defeating TCU 15-10 in their season opener in Dublin, Ireland. Bill Belichick's team will now return to Chapel Hill for its first home game of the season.
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ETSU is 1-1 through two games. The Buccaneers finished last season 7-5 and won four straight games to close the year. However, they have allowed 402 rushing yards through their first two games this season, giving North Carolina's running game an area to attack Saturday.
How to Watch East Tennessee State at North Carolina
North Carolina Tar Heels head coach Bill Belichick walks the sideline.Mike Watters-Imagn Images
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Time:Noon ET
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Location:Kenan Stadium, Chapel Hill, North Carolina
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TV:ACC Network
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Live Stream:ESPN
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Conference:Southern Conference vs. ACC
East Tennessee State vs North Carolina Roster Overview
ETSU is led by head coach Will Healy, who is in his second season with the Buccaneers. Quarterback Mason Mims, a transfer from Louisville, leads the offense and has been one of the team's early standouts.
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Running back TJ Peyton is another player to watch for the Buccaneers after showing big-play ability early in the season. ETSU will need a stronger rushing defense after allowing more than 400 yards on the ground through two games.
North Carolina is led by Belichick, who is in his second season as the Tar Heels' head coach.
Saturday's game comes one week before North Carolina begins ACC play with a road trip to Clemson, making the matchup with ETSU the Tar Heels' final tuneup before conference action.
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College Football Conference Predictions
Athlon Sports predicts the finishing order for teams in the following conferences:
This story was originally published by Athlon Sports on Sep 12, 2026, where it first appeared in the College Football section. Add Athlon Sports as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
