The UNC football program opens up the Bill Belichick era on Monday Night Football, hosting Big 12 opponent TCU in non-conference play.
Chapel Hill will be buzzing leading up to kickoff, given the hype that has surrounded the program since Belichick's arrival. Fans are excited to see what the new-look Tar Heels can do in year one and hope that plenty of wins are in the program's near future.
Ahead of Monday night's contest, here's everything you need to know about the matchup between TCU and North Carolina:
Who are the announcers for TCU vs. UNC?
Game Announcers
- Play-by-play: Rece Davis
- Analyst: Kirk Herbstreit
- Reporter: Holly Rowe
Pre-game Show ("College Football Countdown")
- Host: Matt Barrie
- Commentators: Tedy Bruschi, Desmond Howard, Pat McAfee, Nick Saban
- Reporter: Pete Thamel
What is the series history between TCU and UNC?
This will mark the first meeting between the two programs on the football field. It will be the first of two scheduled games between the non-conference foes, with a matchup in Dublin, Ireland set to open up the 2026 season?
Will weather be a factor for this matchup?
The current weather forecast projects an absolute picture-perfect day in Chapel Hill. It's expected to be partly sunny and nice with a high of 75 degrees.
Given the forecast (barring any changes), you should expect a perfect night for football at Kenan Stadium.
What are the current odds for TCU vs. UNC?
TCU is currently considered a three-point favorite over North Carolina.