It's officially game week. College football starts on Saturday, with your North Carolina Tar Heels playing in the 2026's season's first game.
UNC heads across the pond for a 12 p.m. kickoff on Saturday, August 29 against the TCU Horned Frogs, who hopped into Kenan Stadium last year for a 48-14 thumping. North Carolina revamped its roster during the offseason, landing multiple starters at skill positions, while also retaining key players from 2025.
Now just a few days out from its 2026 opener, North Carolina named its seven Team Captains. Running back Benjamin Hall, offensive lineman Christo Kelly and wide receiver Jordan Shipp captain the Tar Heels' offense, while defensive end Melkart Abou-Jaoude, defensive back Kaleb Cost, defensive lineman Isaiah Johnson and linebacker Derek McDonald captain the defense.
Kelly gives UNC's offensive line a much-needed reinforcement, particularly with a new starting quarterback in Chapel Hill. Hall likely splits time again with 2025 breakout star Demon June in the backfield, while Shipp returns as one of the ACC's top pass-catchers.
Your 2026 team captains! pic.twitter.com/cTP1vVyDsz
#north #heels #shipp
UNC heads across the pond for a 12 p.m. kickoff on Saturday, August 29 against the TCU Horned Frogs, who hopped into Kenan Stadium last year for a 48-14 thumping. North Carolina revamped its roster during the offseason, landing multiple starters at skill positions, while also retaining key players from 2025.
Now just a few days out from its 2026 opener, North Carolina named its seven Team Captains. Running back Benjamin Hall, offensive lineman Christo Kelly and wide receiver Jordan Shipp captain the Tar Heels' offense, while defensive end Melkart Abou-Jaoude, defensive back Kaleb Cost, defensive lineman Isaiah Johnson and linebacker Derek McDonald captain the defense.
Kelly gives UNC's offensive line a much-needed reinforcement, particularly with a new starting quarterback in Chapel Hill. Hall likely splits time again with 2025 breakout star Demon June in the backfield, while Shipp returns as one of the ACC's top pass-catchers.
Your 2026 team captains! pic.twitter.com/cTP1vVyDsz
#north #heels #shipp
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