This page tracks North Carolina college football scores for Saturday, Sept. 19, with live updates and final results from games involving teams across the state.
Today’s schedule is very North Carolina-centric, with 17 of the 23 games on the docket taking place within our state’s borders.
One of the few games not being played in North Carolina – UNC at Clemson – will kick things off at noon. The 1 p.m. window is filled with multiple key D2 games, while the 6 p.m. slate features 11 games spread across multiple divisions.
👉 See our North Carolina College Football Games Today guide for individual game details, like kickoff time and TV/streaming information.
👉 Wake Forest hosted Miami on Friday night. The Deacons lost 33-20 but battled back with a solid effort in the second half. Read our Wake-Miami recap.
Saturday’s Top Storylines
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App State continues mastery over Charlotte: A three-plus hour storm delay didn’t slow Appalachian State at home against the 49ers. Malachi Singleton threw for 331 yards and two touchdowns, and the Mountaineers improved to 5-0 all-time against Charlotte. The 49ers got a late pick-six but couldn’t come all the way back.
Reigning ACC champs still unbeaten: Nate Sheppard accounted for three touchdowns, and Duke began its ACC title defense with a 35-7 romp over Stanford. The Blue Devils have now won seven straight games dating back to last November. Sheppard finished with 154 rushing yards on the day.
Music City Miracle has a sequel: Vanderbilt recovered a CJ Bailey fumble in the end zone on the final play of the game, and the Commodores won an improbable game over NC State 35-31. Bailey was just trying to run out the final seconds a few plays after the Wolfpack intercepted Vandy at the 1, but he was stripped of the ball.
Clemson prevails over UNC after lightning delay: UNC’s hex against the Tigers in Death Valley continues. Clemson rallied after a 2.5-hour storm delay to defeat the Heels 28-20, keeping North Carolina for earning its first road win in the series since 2001. North Carolina led much of the game, including 17-15 in the fourth when lightning halted play.
Camels, Catamounts roll: Campbell and Western Carolina piled up the points en route to comfortable victories. JJ Cowan scored on a 90-yard touchdown in the first quarter, and the Camels topped North Carolina A&T 42-14 to improve to 3-1. Josh Perry rushed for 143 yards and three TDs, helping WCU drub Presbyterian 58-14.
Gardner-Webb collects first win of 2026: Cole Pennington threw for 309 yards and two touchdowns, leading the Runnin’ Bulldogs to a 44-20 triumph over North Carolina Central. It’s the first win of the season for GWU and Pete Bennett, who was named the interim coach after the opener.
UNC Pembroke upsets No. 9 Valdosta State, 44-41: Josh Ehrlich threw two TD passes and rushed for another score as the Braves rallied from a 27-10 deficit. This was the second year in a row UNCP (3-1) has knocked off Valdosta, which came into this year’s contest 3-0.
Johnson C. Smith nips Fayetteville State, 20-14: For the second year in a row, Johnson C. Smith beat the rival Broncos with a touchdown in the final minute. Kamarro Edmonds scored on a 6-yard run with 49 seconds left, and the Golden Bulls improved to 3-1 overall, 2-0 in CIAA play.
Davidson beats VMI for the first time since 1972: The Wildcats got a field goal from Christos Tzoumakas in overtime then stopped VMI’s possession for a 27-24 triumph. Davidson improved to 2-2 overall, beating a Division I scholarship program for the first time since 1981.
Huge passing day for Chowan quarterback: Tyler Adkins completed 27-of-47 passes for 465 yards and two touchdowns, leading the Hawks to a 34-0 shutout of Barton in Conference Carolinas action. Ten of Adkins’ completions went to Dezmond Randolph, who picked up 181 yards and scored once. Terrell Jackson (94 yards) and Amir Alexander (93 yards) also had big receiving days.
Mars Hill picks off another in-state foe: Caden Hilemon intercepted Lenoir-Rhyne quarterback Wells Bettenhausen on the first drive of the game and the last, helping preserve a 15-7 Lions victory. Mars Hill improved to 3-0 with its latest win, 2-0 in South Atlantic Conference play.
Shaw won its third game in a row: The Bears, coached by Lamar Manigo, surged past visiting Lincoln 49-27, further cementing themselves as one of our state’s most improved teams so far in 2026.
Louisburg improves to 3-0: Our state’s lone junior college program beat Central Georgia Tech 35-28 in Rock Hill, SC.
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🏈 North Carolina College Football Scores Today | Saturday, Sept. 19
FBS
Miami 33, Wake Forest 20
Clemson 28, North Carolina 20
Vanderbilt 35, NC State 31
Duke 35, Stanford 7
App State 26, Charlotte 21
East Carolina 20, Old Dominion 17
FCS
Davidson 27, VMI 24 (OT)
Western Carolina 58, Presbyterian 14
Gardner-Webb 44, North Carolina Central 20
Campbell 42, North Carolina A&T 14
Elon 24, Sacred Heart 21
Division II
Johnson C. Smith 20, Fayetteville State 14
Shaw 49, Lincoln (PA) 27
Livingstone 21, Winston-Salem State 13
Virginia State 28, Elizabeth City State 14
Catawba 24, Emory & Henry 10
Mars Hill 15, Lenoir-Rhyne 7
Newberry 25, Wingate 22
UNC Pembroke 44, Valdosta State 41
Chowan 34, Barton 0
Division III
Sewanee 24, North Carolina Wesleyan 17
Brevard 27, Erskine 14
Bluefield (VA) 28, Greensboro 7
NJCAA (Junior College)
Louisburg 35, Central Georgia Tech 28
👉 Missed your high school football team’s score from last night? Check out the Week 5 North Carolina High School Football Scoreboard (Sept. 18 games).
