After a season-opening win against South Carolina, UNC football returns to Kenan Stadium to face Miami.

The Hurricanes sit at 0-1 following a loss to Florida to open its season. New head coach Manny Diaz — who coached under Mack Brown at Texas — is looking to get the ‘Canes in the win column this weekend.

Defense is the name of the game in this one and Miami’s trio of senior linebackers will be looking to pressure Sam Howell. The freshman quarterback looked solid against South Carolina, but Miami’s defense might be the best that Carolina faces all year.

Kickoff Time

Kickoff is scheduled for 8:00 p.m. from Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill.

Hurricane Dorian is scheduled to pass by North Carolina this weekend, but the weather for Saturday’s game is predicted to be clear. The new artificial turf at Kenan Stadium will face its first test in dealing with the amount of rain that Dorian leaves.

Broadcast Schedule

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

Our coverage of UNC vs. Miami begins at 5:00 p.m. with the InsideCarolina.com Countdown to Kickoff show. At 7:00, our broadcast will switch to the UNC football pre-game show.

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

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 the ACC Network. As of today, Spectrum, Dish and DirectTV all carry the ACC Network. The game beforehand is Florida State vs. Louisiana-Monroe at 5:00.

What if I don’t have cable?

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

Additionally, several cord-cutting options carry the new 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. YouTube TV does not offer NFL Network or NFL Red Zone for pro sports fans.

Playstation Vue prices out similarly at $50/month and carries ESPN and the ACC Network. Vue also carries NFL Network and NFL Red Zone. A key note here: you don’t need to own a Playstation 4 to use Playstation Vue.

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):

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