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:
- D2 Transfer Buzz: Chowan QB Maurice Smith Jumps to Illinois as NC Quarterbacks Chase Division I Opportunities
Several North Carolina D2 quarterbacks are drawing Division I attention following standout 2025 seasons - 2025-26 North Carolina D2 Football Transfer Portal Tracker
Notable transfers include DL Kenyon Garner (Livingstone), WR Brevin Caldwell (JCSU) & LB Keno Jones (Barton) - College Football Transfer Buzz (Jan. 4): UNC lands veteran QB; NC State nabs WR; Elon’s Landon Clark surging
Latest college football transfer portal news involving North Carolina FBS, FCS and D2 programs and players - NC State QB CJ Bailey Will Not Enter Transfer Portal as Window Opens
CJ Bailey has thrown for more than 5,500 yards, 42 TDs in two seasons as Wolfpack starter - Transfer Portal Officially Opens: North Carolina FBS & FCS Players on the Move
Expect a wild few weeks as scores of NC Division I players seek new opportunities
