The Bill Belichick era in Chapel Hill is off to a rocky start.
The Tar Heels (2-2) limp into their bye week following a 25-point drubbing at the hands of Central Florida. They've lost both of their contests against Power Four opponents this season.
The road doesn't necessarily get easier, but there is opportunity for growth on the other side of UNC's bye week. A high-profile matchup with Clemson, another struggling program, looms on Oct. 4. It figures to be a must-win game for both outfits.
Much of the intrigue for North Carolina continues to come at the quarterback position. Starter Gio Lopez suffered a leg injury against UCF, and it's unclear when he'll return to the field. Next in line is sixth-year senior Max Johnson, who has already appeared in two games in relief of Lopez this season.
Here's everything you need to know about when North Carolina plays next, and how you can watch.
Does North Carolina play today?
North Carolina does not play Saturday, Sept. 27.
The Tar Heels' next game arrives Oct. 4, when they'll host Clemson in Chapel Hill.
More info on North Carolina's next game can be found below.
When is North Carolina's next game?
- Matchup: North Carolina vs. Clemson
- Date: Saturday, Oct. 4
- Time: 12 p.m. ET
- TV channel: ESPN
- Live stream: Fubo
- Tickets: StubHub
North Carolina's next game is an ACC showdown against Clemson, slated for a 12 p.m. ET kickoff on Saturday, Oct. 4. The game will be played at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, North Carolina.
The game will air live on ESPN and can be streamed with Fubo, which offers a free trial for new subscribers, so you can try the service before you buy. Stream ESPN, ABC, CBS, Fox, NBC and 100+ top channels of live TV and sports without cable. (Participating plans only. Taxes and fees may apply.)
Fans can purchase tickets to the game on StubHub.
UNC football schedule 2025
| Date | Game | Time (ET)/Result |
|---|---|---|
| Sept. 1 | vs TCU | L, 48-14 |
| Sept. 6 | at Charlotte | W, 20-3 |
| Sept. 13 | vs Richmond | W, 41-6 |
| Sept. 20 | at UCF | L, 34-9 |
| Oct. 4 | vs Clemson | 12 p.m. |
| Oct. 17 | at California | 10:30 p.m. |
| Oct. 25 | vs Virginia | TBD |
| Oct. 31 | at Syracuse | 7:30 p.m. |
| Nov. 8 | vs Stanford | TBD |
| Nov. 15 | at Wake Forest | TBD |
| Nov. 22 | vs Duke | TBD |
| Nov. 29 | at NC State | TBD |
College football top 25 games this week
Friday, Sept. 26
| Matchup | Time (ET) | TV/Live stream |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia vs. No. 8 Florida State | 7 p.m. | ESPN, Fubo |
| Arizona State vs. No. 24 TCU | 9 p.m. | Fox, Fubo |
Saturday, Sept. 27
| Matchup | Time (ET) | TV/Live stream |
|---|---|---|
| Wake Forest vs. No. 16 Georgia Tech | 12 p.m. | ESPN, Fubo |
| No. 23 Illinois vs. No. 21 USC | 12 p.m. | Fox, Fubo |
| Arkansas vs. No. 22 Notre Dame | 12 p.m. | ABC, Fubo |
| No. 18 Vanderbilt vs. Utah State | 12:45 p.m. | SEC Network, Fubo |
| Washington vs. No. 1 Ohio State | 3:30 p.m. | CBS, Paramount+ |
| No. 13 Ole Miss vs. No. 4 LSU | 3:30 p.m. | ABC, Fubo |
| No. 9 Texas A&M vs. Auburn | 3:30 p.m. | ESPN, Fubo |
| Iowa vs. No. 11 Indiana | 3:30 p.m. | Peacock |
| Mississippi State vs. No. 15 Tennessee | 4:15 p.m. | SEC Network, Fubo |
| No. 14 Iowa State vs. Arizona | 7 p.m. | ESPN, Fubo |
| No. 3 Penn State vs. No. 6 Oregon | 7:30 p.m. | NBC, Peacock |
| No. 5 Georgia vs. No. 17 Alabama | 7:30 p.m. | ABC, Fubo |
| No. 20 Missouri vs. UMass | 7:30 p.m. | ESPNU, Fubo |
| Colorado vs. No. 25 BYU | 10:15 p.m. | ESPN, Fubo |
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