North Carolina Tar Heels Football Kickoff Must-Haves

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College football is nearly back – and that means we’ll be watching the North Carolina Tar Heels on the field again soon. So now is the perfect time to gear up.

In just a few short weeks, the North Carolina Tar Heels will be taking the field. Even though it still feels like it’s too far away, we’ve come a long way since January.

We’re in the endgame now. We can do this.

While we wait, we should do some shopping. Because right now is the perfect time to get some new gear for a new season.

Here are some of our favorite items – from sideline apparel to tailgate gear.

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North Carolina Tar Heels Jordan Brand Icon Victory Coaches 2022 Early Season Performance Polo

Rock the same look as your favorite coaches with this Nike polo.

Order at Fanatics for $64.99.

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North Carolina Tar Heels Jordan Brand School Logo Legend Performance T-Shirt

Available in multiple colors.

Order at Fanatics for $39.99.

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North Carolina Tar Heels Nike Team Practice Performance Long Sleeve T-Shirt

You’ll practically feel like a member of the roster with this team practice performance shirt. Available in multiple colors.

Order at Fanatics for $39.99.

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North Carolina Tar Heels Jordan Brand Coach Short Sleeve Half-Zip Jacket

They might not let you roam the sidelines with a clipboard and a headset, but you’ll feel more than qualified with this coach jacket.

Order at Fanatics for $84.99.

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North Carolina Tar Heels Nike Logo Performance T-Shirt

A great looking shirt for a great looking price.

Order at Fanatics for $29.99.

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YETI Roadie 48 Wheeled Cooler

YETI is the king of the cooler game, and the wheeled Roadie 48 cooler is a great example of why. You can check out our in-depth performance review here, but here’s the short version: This cooler is heavy-duty yet maneuverable, spacious yet easy to fit in the trunk/truck bed and the perfect addition to your tailgate. It fits more than 40 standard cans, plus comes with an optional suspended tray if you have things you want to keep cold without getting wet.

Shop the YETI Roadie 48 Wheeled Cooler.

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EVER ADVANCED Oversized Padded Quad Arm Chair Collapsible Steel Frame High Back Folding Camp Chair

Features a cup holder and carrying bag. Chair can safely hold 300lbs. Fully padded with oversized dimensions for optimal comfort during the tailgate.

Order at Amazon for $42.99.

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PK Grills Charcoal Grill and Smoker Combo

This charcoal grill/smoker combo is the best portable smoker, according to Amazon. It does have a 4.8 average rating on nearly 800 reviews. Owners claim it is easy to clean, super durable and easy to move to the campground or tailgate. Features 300 square inches of cooking space.

Order at Amazon for $557. 

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ThermoPro TP19H Digital Meat Thermometer

If you’re going to be grilling and smoking, you need perfectly cooked meat. Nobody wants a dry brisket – or a raw hamburger. So do yourself a favor and get a good meat thermometer.

Order at Amazon for $13.99.

CHAPEL HILL, NORTH CAROLINA – SEPTEMBER 18: Drake Maye #10 of the North Carolina Tar Heels warms up during their game against the Virginia Cavaliers at Kenan Memorial Stadium on September 18, 2021 in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images)
CHAPEL HILL, NORTH CAROLINA – SEPTEMBER 18: Drake Maye #10 of the North Carolina Tar Heels warms up during their game against the Virginia Cavaliers at Kenan Memorial Stadium on September 18, 2021 in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images) /

fuboTV Subcription

If you don’t want to miss a single snap of the season, you’re going to need fuboTV. You’ll get access to all of your local stations (NBC, ABC, CBS and FOX), which will obviously cover a good number of games.

Plus, you’ll get ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNEWS and ESPNU.

fuboTV’s Pro plan includes 128 channels (including all those listed above), a cloud DVR with 1,000 hours of space and unlimited screens on your home Wi-Fi network. You can get a one-week free trial today and after that it’s $69.99 per month. 

fuboTV’s Elite plan is $79.99 per month and features 184 channels. fuboTV’s Ultimate plan is $99.99  and comes with more than 220 channels (including NFL Redzone).

Start a one-week free trial of fuboTV.

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