Final
September 12, 2026 β’ Kenan Stadium, Chapel Hill
NCAAF PREVIEW β’ September 12, 2026
Featured Matchup
Gridiron Matchup: East Tennessee State Buccaneers (1-2) takes on North Carolina Tar Heels (2-0) at Kenan Stadium, Chapel Hill.
East Tennessee State Buccaneers
Visiting Side
Record
1-2
North Carolina Tar Heels
Home Side
Record
2-0
Scoring
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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EAS
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0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
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NOR
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7 | 14 | 14 | 0 | 35 |
Scoring Play Timeline Play-By-Play
Score
9:48
Jelani Thurman 24 Yd pass from Billy Edwards Jr. (Aeron Burrell Kick)
Score
12:13
Benjamin Hall 26 Yd pass from Billy Edwards Jr. (Aeron Burrell Kick)
Score
1:20
Demon June 9 Yd Run (Aeron Burrell Kick)
Score
13:10
Demon June 6 Yd Run (Aeron Burrell Kick)
Score
3:30
Demon June 1 Yd Run (Aeron Burrell Kick)
Score
3:57
Ewan Johnson 41 Yd Field Goal
Team Matchup Analysis Tale of the Tape
Circled Game Matchup Projection
47%
East Tennessee State Buccaneers
VS
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North Carolina Tar Heels
Projected Score
EAS 21
-
NOR 25
Data Confidence
Medium
Data Used
1 of 5 categories
East Tennessee State Buccaneers
STAT
North Carolina Tar Heels
Situational Context Environment
Venue Advantage
Host North Carolina Tar Heels plays on familiar turf at Kenan Stadium, Chapel Hill.
Conditions
Conditions: Dome/Indoor
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Circled Game Analytical Outlook
Circled Game Takeaway
Why East Tennessee State Buccaneers Could Win
East Tennessee State Buccaneers will need to win the turnover battle and sustain long drives.
Why North Carolina Tar Heels Could Win
North Carolina Tar Heels has the statistical edge across key metrics.
Deciding Factor
The deciding factor will be which team controls the line of scrimmage and time of possession.
Game Details
Kenan Stadium, Chapel Hill
Dome/Indoor
Attendance
42,362
Closing Odds
Line: UNC -36.5 | O/U: 55.5
Team Leaders
Team Passing Yards
Billy Edwards Jr.
15/20, 244 YDS, 2 TD
Team Rushing Yards
Benjamin Hall
4 CAR, 49 YDS
Team Passing Yards
Mason Mims
23/31, 178 YDS, 1 INT
Team Rushing Yards
TJ Peyton
13 CAR, 52 YDS
Consensus Pool
Closed Poll
Circle Crowd Pick Meter
East Tennessee State Buccaneers (0.0%)
North Carolina Tar Heels (100.0%)
Total Submissions: 61 circles
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