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What channel is UNC vs. NC Central on today? Time, TV schedule for Week 3 game

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After a tougher-than-expected, 38-20 victory over Charlotte last weekend, the North Carolina Tar Heels should get a much easier test in NC Central this evening.

UNC will host the Eagles at 6 p.m., the second of three straight games inside Kenan Stadium. Despite North Carolina's tendency to play plenty of in-state opponents, today will be its inaugural matchup against NC Central.

The Tar Heels dealt with several notable injuries last week, most notably Kaimon Rucker, who we learned will miss several games due to a lower-body injury. Omarion Hampton missed the second half, but he could've returned and should be good to go today.

Today will give UNC a great opportunity to rest its stars for ACC play, allowing younger players to shine in the process. Will we see another big play from freshman Christian Hamilton, or one of Rucker's replacements shine?

We've also seen crazy instances of FCS teams pulling off unthinkable upsets. Remember when The Citadel marched into Columbia and upset South Carolina?

I feel confident North Carolina will be prepared enough to avoid an embarrassing upset, but NC Central is also likely eager to prove it can trade punches.

Here's all the broadcast information you need to know for today's evening kickoff.

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What channel is UNC vs. NC Central on today?

TV channel: ACC Network Extra

Livestream: Fubo (free trial), ESPN+ (subscriber only)

UNC vs. NC Central will be broadcast nationally on ACC Network Extra in Week 3 of the 2024 college football season. Kevin Fitzgerald and Charlie Strong will call the game from the booth at Kenan Stadium, with Ashley Stroehlein reporting from the sidelines. Streaming options for the game include FUBO, which offers a free trial to new subscribers.

UNC vs. NC Central, 6 p.m. ET

Sep 7, 2024; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels wide receiver Nate McCollum (6) reacts after scoring a touchdown in the 1st quarter at Kenan Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images
Sep 7, 2024; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels wide receiver Nate McCollum (6) reacts after scoring a touchdown in the 1st quarter at Kenan Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

Date: Saturday, September 14

Start Time: 6 p.m. ET

UNC vs. NC Central predictions, picks, odds

Sep 7, 2024; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels head coach Mack Brown with the referee in the third quarter at Kenan Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images
Sep 7, 2024; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels head coach Mack Brown with the referee in the third quarter at Kenan Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

Odds courtesy of FanDuel.

UNC 56, NC Central 10: The North Carolina Tar Heels are slow fresh out of the gate, but crank the offense up to 10 early in the first half. UNC's talent advantage wins out and we see young guys shine in a blowout win.

Odds: UNC -37.5

O/U: 55.5

UNC schedule 2024

Sep 7, 2024; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels running back Davion Gause (21) celebrates with wide receiver Christian Hamilton (7) after scoring a touchdown in the fourth quarter at Kenan Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images
Sep 7, 2024; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels running back Davion Gause (21) celebrates with wide receiver Christian Hamilton (7) after scoring a touchdown in the fourth quarter at Kenan Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

  • Record: 2-0

  • Aug. 29: at Minnesota (W, 19-17)

  • Sept. 7: vs Charlotte (W, 38-20)

  • Sept. 14: vs. NC Central

  • Sept. 21: vs. James Madison

  • Sept. 28: at Duke

  • Oct. 5: vs. Pitt

  • Oct. 12: vs. Georgia Tech

  • Oct. 26: at Virginia

  • Nov. 2: at Florida State

  • Nov. 16: vs. Wake Forest

  • Nov. 23: at Boston College

  • Nov. 30: vs. NC State

NC Central schedule 2024

Sep 16, 2023; Pasadena, California, USA; North Carolina Central Eagles quarterback Walker Harris (3) throws against the UCLA Bruins during the second half at Rose Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 16, 2023; Pasadena, California, USA; North Carolina Central Eagles quarterback Walker Harris (3) throws against the UCLA Bruins during the second half at Rose Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

  • Record: 1-1

  • Sept. 1: at Alabama State (W, 31-24)

  • Sept. 7: vs. Elon (L, 41-19)

  • Sept. 14: at North Carolina

  • Sept. 21: vs. North Carolina A&T

  • Sept. 28: vs. Norfolk State (in Indianapolis, Ind.)

  • Oct. 5: at Campbell

  • Oct. 12: vs. Virginia-Lynchburg

  • Oct. 26: vs. Morgan State

  • Oct. 31: at South Carolina State

  • Nov. 15: vs. Howard

  • Nov. 23: at Delaware State

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