The excitement is palpable as the full ACC schedule for the 2025 season was unveiled on Monday night, giving North Carolina football fans a clear view of what’s to come. With the legendary Bill Belichick on the sidelines, anticipation is building for a thrilling season ahead.
Key Highlights of the Schedule
One of the standout moments for the Tar Heels will undoubtedly be their first-ever Monday night regular-season game. Mark your calendars for September 1, when UNC hosts TCU at home on Labor Day. This historic matchup is expected to draw significant attention, especially with Belichick leading the charge. It’s just the beginning of an action-packed season, as the Tar Heels will play a total of eight games within the state of North Carolina in 2025.
September Showdowns
As September unfolds, North Carolina will face a mix of nonconference opponents. The month kicks off with a unique trip to Charlotte on September 6, where the Tar Heels will take on the 49ers. Following that, they’ll return home to face Richmond on September 13, before embarking on an exciting road trip to UCF on September 20. This game marks a significant milestone, as it will be the first time in school history that UNC competes against the Golden Knights.
October Challenges Await
After a well-deserved bye week, the Tar Heels will dive into ACC play with a formidable challenge against Clemson on October 4. Thankfully, this crucial game will take place at Kenan Stadium, where the Tar Heels will look to break a long-standing drought against the Tigers. The last victory over Clemson came back in 2010, and with the energy of the home crowd, UNC hopes to change that narrative.
Following their clash with the Tigers, North Carolina will have another bye week on October 11. This will be followed by their longest road trip of the season, as they head to Berkeley to face Cal. Scheduled for either October 16 or 17, this matchup will be only the third encounter between the two teams, with UNC still in search of their first victory against the Golden Bears.
Finishing Strong in November
As the season progresses into November, the Tar Heels will return to Chapel Hill to take on Virginia on October 25. This game will be crucial as they gear up for a Halloween showdown at Syracuse on October 31. The excitement doesn’t stop there! The Tar Heels will wrap up the regular season with a series of games in North Carolina. They will face Stanford at home on November 8, followed by a road trip to Wake Forest on November 15.
Rivalry week will culminate in a thrilling matchup against the Duke Blue Devils at home on November 22. This game is always a highlight of the season, filled with passion and intensity. Finally, the Tar Heels will close out their regular season in Raleigh against N.C. State on November 29. What a way to end the year!
2025 North Carolina Football Schedule:
- Sept. 1: vs TCU (Monday Night)
- Sept. 6: at Charlotte
- Sept. 13: vs Richmond
- Sept. 20: at UCF
- Sept. 27: BYE
- Oct. 4: vs Clemson
- Oct. 11: BYE
- Oct. 16/17: at Cal
- Oct. 25: vs Virginia
- Oct. 31: at Syracuse
- Nov. 8: vs Stanford
- Nov. 15: at Wake Forest
- Nov. 22: vs Duke
- Nov. 29: at N.C. State
A Season to Remember
With a schedule that features thrilling matchups and historic moments, the 2025 season promises to be one for the books for North Carolina football fans. The combination of a challenging ACC slate and exciting nonconference games, all under the watchful eye of Bill Belichick, sets the stage for a captivating season.
Fans will be eagerly watching as the Tar Heels aim to build on their legacy and make their mark in college football. Can they rise to the occasion and secure victories against their rivals? Only time will tell, but one thing is for sure: the energy and passion surrounding UNC football will be at an all-time high!
