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:
- Charlotte Football Preview 2026: Can 49ers Take a Step Forward in Year 2 of Tim Albin Rebuild?
Things should trend up for Charlotte football in 2026, but the Niners are still a work in progress - Charlotte flips three-star receiver Ethan Dempsey from Temple, keeps in-state standout home
Ethan Dempsey caught 7 TD passes, rushed for 2 TDs during Providence Day’s undefeated championship season in 2025 - NC Recruiting Buzz: Hough QB Ethan Royal headlines latest commitment wave around state
Four Hough High players announce 2027 commitments together; Davidson, Campbell, Elon add in-state pledges - Campbell lands Garner QB Christian Ormandy for 2027 recruiting class
Ormandy has been a starter for the Trojans since his freshman season, throwing for nearly 4,000 career yards - NC State lands first 2028 commitment from Northeastern WR Te’vaughn Bell
The 2028 high school football recruiting class is off and running, beginning with an in-state WR pledging to NCSU
