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:
- Providence Day DB Caleb Cooper commits to Penn State for 2027
Versatile athlete Caleb Cooper pledges to Nittany Lions after strong official visit weekend - What are UNC, NC State, Duke and Wake Forest building in the 2027 recruiting cycle?
Recent commitments offer fresh clues about the recruiting philosophies taking shape across North Carolina’s four ACC football programs - NC Recruiting Buzz: James Madison, Ohio land commitments from North Carolina standouts
Millbrook’s Hayes Brawner, Grimsley’s EJ Davis pledge to JMU; Cannon School’s Marcus Sales picks Ohio - Top returning rushers in North Carolina small-college football entering 2026
NC Wesleyan’s Nahjiir Seagraves, who led the state in rushing yards last fall, plans to be back with Battling Bishops - NC Recruiting Roundup: Duke, Charlotte lead busy weekend as 10 prospects commit to North Carolina FBS programs
Elite Grimsley offensive tackle Gavin Milton joins growing Duke 2027 recruiting class
