Saturday, September 13
Chapel Hill, N.C.
3:30 PM
North Carolina
vs
Richmond
Photo by: Jeffrey A. Camarati
Football To Host Richmond Saturday Afternoon
September 12, 2025 | Football
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. – The 2025 North Carolina football team returns to Chapel Hill this weekend against Richmond, presented by Sustainable Carolina. Opening kickoff between the Tar Heels and Spiders from Kenan Stadium is set for 3:30 p.m.Â
Game Information
Date/Time: Saturday, Sept. 13 - 3:30 PM
Watch: ACC Network
Live Stats
Tickets: Sold Out! Buy on SeatGeek
Radio: Tar Heel Sports Radio Network (97.9 FM in Chapel Hill)
Know Before You Go
Gameday Guide
Chapel Thrill Presented by Frost Buddy Gameday Timeline
11:30 AM: Modelo Kick Off Club, Coca-Cola Fan Zone and tailgating open
12:30 PM: Old Well Walk begins
1:15 PM: Chapel Thrill Concert Series presented by The Rams Club, John Stone
2:00 PM: Kenan Stadium gates open
2:00 PM: Marching Tar Heels perform in The Pit
3:00 PM: Last call for Coca-Cola Fan Zone and Chapel Thrill
3:30 PM: Kickoff
First and Ten
• Carolina is in its 135th season of football (138th year) in 2025.
• Entering the matchup with Richmond, the Tar Heels hold an all-time record of 752-577-54.
• Saturday afternoon's game between the Tar Heels and Spiders will be live on ACC Network, with Chris Cotter (PxP), Max Browne (Analyst) and Kendra Douglas (Sideline) on the call.
• On December 11th, 2024, Carolina announced the hiring of eight-time Super Bowl champion Bill Belichick as the program's new football coach.
• Belichick became the 40th coach in program history, the 12th to lead the program since joining the Atlantic Coast Conference in 1953.
• Belichick's ties to UNC date back to his father, Steve, who was an assistant coach for the Tar Heels from 1953-55.
• With the coaching transition, the 2025 Carolina Football coaching staff features more 240 years of combined NFL experience.
• The 2025 roster features 38 returners and 70 newcomers, including 40 transfers and 30 true freshmen.
• Last Saturday at Charlotte, the Tar Heels earned their first win of the 2025 campaign, a 20-3 verdict.
• Through two games, the Tar Heel defense ranks sixth in the nation in red zone defense (.375), allowing just one red zone touchdown.
The Opponent
• Russ Huesman is in year nine at the helm of Richmond, helping the Spiders make the FCS Playoffs three times.
• As a program, Richmond has made the FCS postseason 14 times, highlighted by their 2008 national championship, with Huesman as the defensive coordinator.
• Last weekend, Richmond collected its first win of the 2025 campaign, a 14-10 victory at Wofford.
• As a team, the Spiders rank ninth in FCS in yards allowed per game, giving up 228.0 yards per game in their first two contests.
A Win Over Richmond Would...
• Be Carolina's 753rd all-time victory in program history.
• Give Coach Belichick his second win at the college level and his first win at Kenan Stadium.
• Be Carolina's 13th all-time victory over the Spiders, the Tar Heels' first since the 1977 campaign.
• Give the Tar Heels their first home victory of the 2025 campaign.
• Be Carolina's 25th consecutive win over an FCS opponent, a streak that dates back to 2000.
Series History: Richmond
• Saturday is the 15th all-time meeting between the two programs, the first since 1978.
• The Tar Heels lead the matchup, 12-2, including a perfect 8-0 mark in Chapel Hill.
• Last Five Meetings:
    - Nov. 4, 1978 at Richmond - Loss, 27-18
  - Sept. 17, 1977 in Chapel Hill - Win, 31-0
    - Sept. 9, 1972 in Chapel Hill - Win, 28-18
    - Sept. 11, 1971 at Richmond - Win 28-0
    - Nov. 8, 1941 at Richmond - Win 27-0
From The Notes: Charlotte Recap
• UNC is 33-25-1 against opponents currently in the American Athletic Conference.
• The Tar Heels are 258-127-17 against current Division I opponents from the state of North Carolina.
• Chris Culliver's 51-yard touchdown catch was his longest reception in his career, and Gio Lopez's fifth career game with a completion of 50-or-more yards.
• Freshman Demon June tallied nine carries for 52 yards, marking the second-straight season versus Charlotte a true freshman has paced Carolina in rushing yards against the 49ers.
• Greg Smith III and Malcolm Ziglar posted their first career interceptions in the fourth quarter.
• Kicker Rece Verhoff drilled his 39th and 40th career field goals, his 13th career game wit multiple field goals.
• With his 55-yard punt in the third quarter, Tom Maginness posted his 10th career punt of 50-or-more yards.
Game Information
Date/Time: Saturday, Sept. 13 - 3:30 PM
Watch: ACC Network
Live Stats
Tickets: Sold Out! Buy on SeatGeek
Radio: Tar Heel Sports Radio Network (97.9 FM in Chapel Hill)
Know Before You Go
Gameday Guide
Chapel Thrill Presented by Frost Buddy Gameday Timeline
11:30 AM: Modelo Kick Off Club, Coca-Cola Fan Zone and tailgating open
12:30 PM: Old Well Walk begins
1:15 PM: Chapel Thrill Concert Series presented by The Rams Club, John Stone
2:00 PM: Kenan Stadium gates open
2:00 PM: Marching Tar Heels perform in The Pit
3:00 PM: Last call for Coca-Cola Fan Zone and Chapel Thrill
3:30 PM: Kickoff
First and Ten
• Carolina is in its 135th season of football (138th year) in 2025.
• Entering the matchup with Richmond, the Tar Heels hold an all-time record of 752-577-54.
• Saturday afternoon's game between the Tar Heels and Spiders will be live on ACC Network, with Chris Cotter (PxP), Max Browne (Analyst) and Kendra Douglas (Sideline) on the call.
• On December 11th, 2024, Carolina announced the hiring of eight-time Super Bowl champion Bill Belichick as the program's new football coach.
• Belichick became the 40th coach in program history, the 12th to lead the program since joining the Atlantic Coast Conference in 1953.
• Belichick's ties to UNC date back to his father, Steve, who was an assistant coach for the Tar Heels from 1953-55.
• With the coaching transition, the 2025 Carolina Football coaching staff features more 240 years of combined NFL experience.
• The 2025 roster features 38 returners and 70 newcomers, including 40 transfers and 30 true freshmen.
• Last Saturday at Charlotte, the Tar Heels earned their first win of the 2025 campaign, a 20-3 verdict.
• Through two games, the Tar Heel defense ranks sixth in the nation in red zone defense (.375), allowing just one red zone touchdown.
The Opponent
• Russ Huesman is in year nine at the helm of Richmond, helping the Spiders make the FCS Playoffs three times.
• As a program, Richmond has made the FCS postseason 14 times, highlighted by their 2008 national championship, with Huesman as the defensive coordinator.
• Last weekend, Richmond collected its first win of the 2025 campaign, a 14-10 victory at Wofford.
• As a team, the Spiders rank ninth in FCS in yards allowed per game, giving up 228.0 yards per game in their first two contests.
A Win Over Richmond Would...
• Be Carolina's 753rd all-time victory in program history.
• Give Coach Belichick his second win at the college level and his first win at Kenan Stadium.
• Be Carolina's 13th all-time victory over the Spiders, the Tar Heels' first since the 1977 campaign.
• Give the Tar Heels their first home victory of the 2025 campaign.
• Be Carolina's 25th consecutive win over an FCS opponent, a streak that dates back to 2000.
Series History: Richmond
• Saturday is the 15th all-time meeting between the two programs, the first since 1978.
• The Tar Heels lead the matchup, 12-2, including a perfect 8-0 mark in Chapel Hill.
• Last Five Meetings:
    - Nov. 4, 1978 at Richmond - Loss, 27-18
  - Sept. 17, 1977 in Chapel Hill - Win, 31-0
    - Sept. 9, 1972 in Chapel Hill - Win, 28-18
    - Sept. 11, 1971 at Richmond - Win 28-0
    - Nov. 8, 1941 at Richmond - Win 27-0
From The Notes: Charlotte Recap
• UNC is 33-25-1 against opponents currently in the American Athletic Conference.
• The Tar Heels are 258-127-17 against current Division I opponents from the state of North Carolina.
• Chris Culliver's 51-yard touchdown catch was his longest reception in his career, and Gio Lopez's fifth career game with a completion of 50-or-more yards.
• Freshman Demon June tallied nine carries for 52 yards, marking the second-straight season versus Charlotte a true freshman has paced Carolina in rushing yards against the 49ers.
• Greg Smith III and Malcolm Ziglar posted their first career interceptions in the fourth quarter.
• Kicker Rece Verhoff drilled his 39th and 40th career field goals, his 13th career game wit multiple field goals.
• With his 55-yard punt in the third quarter, Tom Maginness posted his 10th career punt of 50-or-more yards.
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/ FootballUNC Football: Tar Heels Overpower Richmond, 41-6
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UNC Players Press Conference, Post-Richmond
Sunday, September 14
Bill Belichick Post-Richmond Press Conference, 9/13/25
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FB: Players Post-Richmond Press Conference
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