How to watch TCU football opener against Bill Belichick, UNC: TV, kickoff time
TCU will begin its college football season in the biggest spotlight possible.
The Horned Frogs will take on the North Carolina Tar Heels and Bill Belichick, who will coach his first college game after winning six Super Bowls with the New England Patriots.
In addition, the game will have football fans’ full attention as a standalone national TV game Monday.
The Horned Frogs enter the season looking to improve on last year’s 9-4 record and compete for a Big 12 title. TCU will be looking for its first win in program history against the Tar Heels (0-3).
North Carolina finished 6-7 last season, and coach Mack Brown was fired.
How can TCU fans watch the Horned Frogs in their season opener?
TCU Horned Frogs vs. North Carolina Tar Heels
When: 7 p.m. Monday, Sept. 1
Where: Kenan Stadium, Chapel Hill, N.C.
TV: ESPN
Radio: The Varsity Network
Betting line: TCU is a 3.5-point favorite; the total (over/under) is 56.5.
Last meeting: North Carolina won 31-10 in 1997.
This story was originally published August 26, 2025 at 1:52 PM.