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:
- App State Football Schedule Released: Sun Belt Announces Full 2026 Slate
Mountaineers’ schedule release had been delayed nearly two weeks amid impasse over Louisiana Tech leaving Conference USA. - Elon Football 2026 Season Tracker: Schedule, Scores, News & Timeline
Follow the Elon Phoenix throughout 2026 with game results, key storylines, roster updates and major developments - Reidsville Star Dionte Neal Reopens Recruitment, Could Pursue Football or Basketball
What’s next for the decorated Neal after decommitting from UNC Greensboro basketball following a coaching change? - Long-time Murphy Football Coach David Gentry Named to NFHS National High School Hall of Fame
Gentry won 426 games as a NC high school football coach and guided Murphy to nine state championships - Western Carolina Opens Spring Football With Breakthrough Season in Sight
Defense overhaul, QB transition and shifting SoCon landscape headline three storylines for the Catamounts this spring
