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:
- East Carolina, Charlotte unveil 2026 football schedules featuring SEC trips, in-state matchups
ECU-Charlotte football matchup will be Nov. 14; Both teams set to play App State - Western Carolina Names Nick Reveiz as Defensive Coordinator to Rebuild Struggling Unit
Former Charleston Southern DC inherits Catamount defense that allowed 38.6 points per game in 2025 - Recruiting Buzz: Wake Forest Adds Two NC Prospects to 2027 Class; Davidson Lands 2026 East Surry TE
Charlie Reece (Oak Grove) and Steele Fletcher (Providence Day) become Wake’s 1st commits for 2027 - Former Western Carolina star QB Taron Dickens signs with North Carolina
FCS All-American and NCAA record holder for consecutive completions will join crowded QB room at UNC - North Carolina Central unveils 2026 football schedule: New opponents, familiar rivals on deck
NCCU football schedule 2026 includes five North Carolina opponents, two brand new foes
