UNC Football vs. Virginia Tech: How To Watch, Cord-Cutting Options and Kickoff Time

Last season, it took six overtimes before Virginia Tech eventually emerged victorious over UNC.

The two teams meet for the first time since that historic matchup on Saturday in Chapel Hill, both boasting identical 2-0 record and ranked in the Top 25.

Virginia Tech played without 21 players and two coaches last weekend against Duke, but still managed to pull out a win. That could come into play this weekend, especially if the Hokies continue to miss some of their top defensive backs.

UNC quarterback Sam Howell told reporters earlier this week that the Tar Heels are going into this game with a revenge mentality.

“The main thing I remember from that game is we had so many opportunities to win the game and we didn’t make the play,” Howell said. “There were so many times where there’s a lot of people that weren’t positioned to make a play to win the game, and we just didn’t make the play. So definitely, we do want to get that one back, because that’s one that slipped away from us last year.”

Saturday’s game will also be the first time this season that fans are allowed in the stands. Thanks to new executive orders from Governor Roy Cooper, approximately 3,500 fans will be admitted into Kenan Stadium for the game. Those tickets will be split among students, Rams Club members and corporate sponsors. General admission tickets will not be distributed.

At the time of publishing, UNC is a four-point favorite over Virginia Tech.

Kickoff Time

Kickoff is scheduled for 12 p.m. from Chapel Hill.

Broadcast Schedule

97.9 The Hill is broadcasting every North Carolina football game this season.

Our coverage of UNC vs. Virginia Tech begins at 9 a.m. with the Inside Carolina Live pregame show. At 11, our broadcast will switch to the UNC football pre-game show with Jones Angell and the Tar Heel Sports Network.

Following the game, 97.9 The Hill will carry an hour long post-game wrap-up show followed by “On the Heels.”

You can find our broadcast of the game on 97.9 FM and 1360 AM or streaming online on Chapelboro.com.

TV Schedule

The game will be broadcast on ABC.

What if I don’t have cable?

A live stream will be available on ESPN’s digital platforms.

Additionally, several cord-cutting options carry ESPN and the ACC Network.

YouTube TV prices at $50/month and carries all of ESPN’s channels (ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU, etc.) as well as the ACC Network.

Hulu TV goes for $45/month and includes all ESPN channels, but does not carry MLB Network, NBA TV, NFL Network or NFL Red Zone.

Sling TV is the cheapest at $25/month, but includes the fewest channels. Make sure to avoid Sling Blue, as that package does not carry ESPN.

The best way to watch UNC football games

Here’s the best way to watch North Carolina football games (if you’re not in attendance):

Turn on the game with your preferred cable provider
Mute your television
Tune in to 97.9 The Hill on your radio OR streaming online at Chapelboro.com
Sync up the feeds to hear Jones Angell and company announce the games

Featured image via ACC Media

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