North Carolina (3-0) hosts James Madison (2-0) in a matchup between two undefeated teams Saturday afternoon.
The Tar Heels are still adjusting to life without star quarterback Max Johnson, who suffered a broken right leg in the season opener. In last week’s win over North Carolina Central, both Conner Harrell and Jacolby Criswell saw action at quarterback; head coach Mack Brown indicated that both players will continue to play moving forward.
With the quarterback position in flux, junior running back Omarion Hampton has steadied the offense. Hampton rushed for 210 yards and three touchdowns last week.
James Madison is off to an unblemished start under first-year coach Bob Chesney, who replaced the 2023 Sun Belt Coach of the Year in Curt Cignetti. Chesney’s defense has proven stout, with the Dukes allowing just 13 points through two games.
Running back George Pettaway — who previously spent two years at North Carolina — enters the games as James Madison’s leading rusher with 114 yards.
Here is everything you need to know about North Carolina vs. James Madison.
What channel is North Carolina vs. James Madison on today?
- TV channel: ACC Network
- Live stream: Fubo
North Carolina vs. James Madison will air live on the ACC Network.
Jorge Sedano (play-by-play), Orlando Franklin (color analyst) and Morgan Uber (sideline reporter) will have the call.
Viewers can also stream the game on Fubo, which offers a free trial.
North Carolina vs. James Madison start time
- Date: Saturday, Sept. 21
- Time: Noon ET
Kickoff for North Carolina vs. James Madison is slated for noon ET on Saturday, Sept. 21.
The game will be played at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, North Carolina.
North Carolina vs. James Madison radio station
Listen to North Carolina vs. James Madison live on SiriusXM channel 193.
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North Carolina football schedule 2024
| Date | Opponent | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Aug. 29 | North Carolina 19, Minnesota 17 | — |
| Sept. 7 | North Carolina 38, Charlotte 20 | — |
| Sept. 14 | North Carolina 45, North Carolina Central 10 | — |
| Sept. 21 | vs James Madison | 12 p.m. |
| Sept. 28 | at Duke | 4 p.m. |
| Oct. 5 | vs Pittsburgh | TBA |
| Oct. 12 | vs Georgia Tech | TBA |
| Oct. 26 | at Virginia | TBA |
| Nov. 2 | at Florida State | TBA |
| Nov. 16 | vs Wake Forest | TBA |
| Nov. 23 | at Boston College | TBA |
| Nov. 30 | vs NC State | TBA |
James Madison football schedule 2024
| Date | Opponent | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Aug. 31 | James Madison 30, Charlotte 7 | — |
| Sept. 7 | James Madison 13, Gardner-Webb 6 | — |
| Sept. 21 | at North Carolina | 12 p.m. |
| Sept. 28 | vs Ball State | 1:30 p.m. |
| Oct. 5 | at UL Monroe | TBA |
| Oct. 10 | vs Coastal Carolina | 7:30 p.m. |
| Oct. 19 | at Georgia Southern | TBA |
| Oct. 26 | vs Southern Miss | TBA |
| Nov. 9 | vs Georgia State | TBA |
| Nov. 16 | at Old Dominion | TBA |
| Nov. 23 | at App State | TBA |
| Nov. 30 | vs Marshall | TBA |
