UNC Football Week 5: How To Watch, Cord-Cutting Options and Kickoff Time

After back-to-back losses, UNC football hosts No. 1 Clemson in Kenan Stadium.

The Tigers enter this game on a 19-game winning streak and look every bit the defending national champions. Sophomore quarterback Trevor Lawrence is having a slow start statistically (925 yards, seven touchdowns, five interceptions), but Clemson has more than enough four and five-star recruits to breeze through the ACC.

This is UNC’s toughest game, no doubt about it. Clemson enters as a 27-point favorite in this game and the Tigers won’t back down against Mack Brown and the Tar Heels.

Kickoff Time

Kickoff is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. from Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill.

The weather for this weekend in Chapel Hill is a high of 90 degrees with a 20 percent chance of rain.

Broadcast Schedule

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

Our coverage of UNC vs. Miami begins at 12:30 p.m. with the InsideCarolina.com Countdown to Kickoff show. At 2:30, 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.”

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. The game beforehand is Northwestern vs. Wisconsin at noon.

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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