After a dud of a debut, Bill Belichick and North Carolina look to steer back on track with an in-state matchup Saturday night against Charlotte.
Belichick, the most accomplished coach in NFL history, agreed to a five-year, $50 million contract to elevate the Tar Heels' football program to new heights. That quest endured an early speed bump Monday, when UNC suffered a 48-14 loss to TCU in Belichick's first game as a collegiate head coach.
Of all the intrigue swarming North Carolina, the status of starting quarterback Gio Lopez — who departed the opener with a back injury — adds yet another layer. With a short week, it's unclear whether Lopez or Max Johnson will start for the Tar Heels. Regardless, the offense has to fare better, having amassed more turnovers (3) than scoring drives (2).
Charlotte will also be eager to turn the page following its own 34-11 defeat to App State in Week 1. Former Tar Heels quarterback Conner Harrell made his 49ers debut, tossing for 142 yards with a touchdown and an interception. Now he'll take on his former team with plenty on the line.
Here's everything that you need to know about watching Charlotte vs. UNC, as Bill Belichick searches for his first win as a collegiate coach.
What channel is Charlotte vs. UNC on today?
- TV channel: N/A
- Live stream: ESPN+
Charlotte vs. UNC will not air on traditional broadcast television. Instead, viewers can stream the game exclusively on ESPN+.
Chuckie Kempf (play-by-play), Tom Luginbill (analyst) and Marilyn Payne (reporter) will have the call.
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Charlotte vs. UNC start time
- Date: Saturday, Sept. 6
- Time: 7:30 p.m. ET
Kickoff of Charlotte vs. UNC is set for 7:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, Sept. 6, 30 minutes later than originally scheduled due to inclement weather.
The game will be played at Jerry Richardson Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Charlotte vs. UNC radio station
- Radio channel: SiriusXM
Listen to Charlotte vs. UNC live with SiriusXM via channel 194 (UNC broadcast).
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Charlotte football schedule 2025
Here's a look at the 49ers' upcoming schedule.
| Date | Game | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Sept. 6 | vs UNC | 7 p.m. |
| Sept. 13 | vs Monmouth | 6 p.m. |
| Sept. 18 | vs Rice | 7:30 p.m. |
| Oct. 3 | at South Florida | 7 p.m. |
| Oct. 11 | at Army | 12 p.m. |
UNC football schedule 2025
Here's a look at the Tar Heels' upcoming schedule.
| Date | Game | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Sept. 6 | at Charlotte | 7 p.m. |
| Sept. 13 | vs Richmond | 3:30 p.m. |
| Sept. 20 | at UCF | TBD |
| Oct. 4 | vs Clemson | TBD |
| Oct. 17 | at California | 10:30 p.m. |