Starting in 2026, ACC programs will be required to play nine conference games and at least one additional Power Four opponent. It will bring each team to a minimum of 10 games against Power Four competition. Bill Belichick’s North Carolina has wasted no time adapting to the ACC’s new landscape. They have opted to cancel one of their easier non-conference matchups to comply with the enhanced scheduling requirements.

The Tar Heels’ revised 2026 schedule was detailed by reporter Brian Murphy. According to Murphy’s breakdown, UNC will open the season against TCU in Ireland before hosting Notre Dame. They also have home games against Louisville, Miami, NC State, and Syracuse. Road contests include matchups at UConn, plus trips to Clemson, Duke, Pitt, and Virginia. Notably absent from the sched

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