The time for preseason chatter is finished.
We’re done with Media Days. And fall camps. And – though we had fun debating them and putting them together – preseason all-conference, all-state and all-American lists.
At long last, let’s play some games!
Five season openers involving North Carolina college teams are on the docket for Thursday, with two more – pushed back by Hurricane Idalia’s visit to Southeastern North Carolina – coming Friday afternoon.
Check back here for final scores:
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Thursday, August 31 Barton 41, Chowan 0 FINAL Wake Forest 37, Elon 17 FINAL William & Mary 34, Campbell 24 FINAL NC State 24, Connecticut 14 FINAL UAB 35, NC A&T 6 FINAL Friday, September 1 Fayetteville State at UNC Pembroke 3 p.m. Albany State at Wingate 4 p.m.
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The Latest Headlines From NC Football News:
- Rolesville defensive back Marquis Bryant commits to UNC Tar Heels over SEC, Big Ten offers
Four-star safety Marquis Bryant tells Rivals: “(Bill) Belichick is building a dynasty at North Carolina” - CAA Releases 2026 Football Schedules for Elon, Campbell, NC A&T
Elon will travel to Stanford; Campbell home opener will be against Western Carolina; A&T-NCCU is Sept. 12 - Millbrook LB Quinton Cypher set to announce college commitment Friday, Dec. 19
One of the state’s top defensive players has narrowed list to Alabama, Georgia, Miami and Ohio State - Cardinal Gibbons CB Xavier ‘Zay’ Hasan Commits to Notre Dame for 2027
North Carolina’s top 2027 prospect picks Fighting Irish after stellar junior season - Cris Reisert Steps Down as Gardner-Webb Football Coach
Reisert spent two seasons as GWU head coach, compiling a 11-13 record, including 7-5 in 2025
