Start time announced for UNC's second-to-last home game of 2024 football season
After two blowout victories, the North Carolina Tar Heels quickly turned from ACC laughingstock to the fringe of bowl game contention.
UNC (5-4, 2-3) marched into Charlottesville and obliterated Virginia, 41-14, two weeks ago in a game highlighted by 10 sacks from its suddenly-resurgent defense.
This past weekend, North Carolina hit the road again for a battle with Florida State, the reigning ACC Champion which is amongst 2024's biggest disappointments. The Tar Heels dominated the Seminoles (1-8, 1-7 ACC), 35-11, thanks to another defensive shutdown and 5-touchdown day from Omarion Hampton.
UNC now heads into its bye week, then hosts Wake Forest for another in-state battle on Saturday, Nov. 15.
You can now starting planning your Saturday night around UNC-Wake, as kickoff time for that matchup was recently announced for 8 p.m.
North Carolina's next game will be its second nighttime kickoff of the year – and first in Kenan Stadium. The Tar Heels previously played Minnesota, in their season-opener, during a game in which start time was postponed to 9 p.m.
The Demon Deacons (4-4, 2-2 ACC) are seeing a trajectory similar to UNC's, winning their first game before consecutive losses. Wake recovered from those defeats, as it now has back-to-back victories entering Friday's home matchup with conference newcomer California.
If you love watching football in cold weather, Nov. 16 is the perfect game for you to attend.
Not only will North Carolina be trying for its third straight victory, but it looks to reach bowl eligibility for the sixth-consecutive season. This would be the Tar Heels' longest streak in program history.
If you weren't on the hype train before, now's the perfect time to hop on. UNC fans are finally excited about watching their football team again.
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