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UNC Football is slated to face a tough conference schedule in 2026

Earlier this week, the Atlantic Coast Conference officially released its conference opponents for the 2026 regular season, and the UNC Football program is one of just five ACC teams to have eight conference games next season.

The Tar Heels have a loaded conference schedule, with some intriguing matchups next fall, including several in Kenan Stadium.

Our 2026 @ACCFootball opponents are locked in! ud83dudd12

ud83dudd17: https://t.co/3szvamg2jt pic.twitter.com/g4AdcEgCjU— Carolina Football (@UNCFootball) December 16, 2025

If you thought the 2025 schedule was set up nicely for the UNC Football program to have a chance at success, you were correct.