Kickoff Times Announced For UNC's First Three Football Games Posted May 31, 2023 UNC Football's season-opening match-up with South Carolina on Sept. 2 will air on ABC and kickoff at 7:30 p.m. The Tar Heels' home opener against App St. on Sept. 9 will kick off at 5:15 pm and air on ACC Network. On Sept. 16, Carolina welcomes Minnesota to Chapel Hill. That game will kick off at 3:30 p.m. and will be broadcast on ESPN or ESPN2. (GoHeels.com)