# REVENGE: Tar Heels Seek REDEMPTION as UNC / TCU Kick Off 2026 Football Season in Dublin

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Podcast: [Locked On Tar Heels - Daily Podcast On North Carolina Tar Heels Basketball & Football](https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-tar-heels-daily-podcast-on-north-carolina-tar-heels-basketball-football-307512)
Published: 2026-08-27T06:55:00+00:00
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TCU and North Carolina kick off college football season in Dublin, but with new quarterbacks and overhauled coaching staffs, both teams enter as mysteries. Will Jaden Craig finally give the Horned Frogs a dynamic running threat under center, or can Billy Edwards Jr. steady the Tar Heels’ offense under Bobby Petrino’s guidance? Jeremy Payne’s breakout potential at running back and Gil Jackson’s role in the secondary provide plenty for fans to watch, while questions swirl around both squads’ defensive lines and linebacker units. Isaac Schade and Darrion Gray break down major unknowns including secretive depth charts, scheme changes, and the impact of playing on a different continent. Predictions fly as they debate whether TCU’s 7.5-point edge will hold, and what’s at stake for Bill Belichick’s Tar Heels facing a tougher schedule. With week 0 intrigue, upset potential, and roster uncertainty, this matchup sets the tone for the season ahead.

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