It’s the North Carolina Tar Heels versus the Clemson Tigers at Memorial Stadium on September 19, 2026. Here’s how to watch live on TV.
- Time: 12:00 PM ET
- Location: Memorial Stadium, Clemson, SC
- TV Channels: ESPN
- Streaming: Disney+
How to Watch North Carolina vs. Clemson on September 19, 2026
You can watch the Clemson Tigers take on the North Carolina Tar Heels live on DIRECTV on Disney+, ESPN on September 19, 2026 at 12:00 PM ET.
North Carolina (2-0) at Clemson (1-1) — Game Preview
North Carolina brings a 2-0 record to Memorial Stadium on September 19, 2026, looking to knock off a Clemson team that sits at 1-1 early in the season. Neither side enters ranked, but a road win over an ACC opponent like Clemson would be a significant credibility boost for the Tar Heels, while Clemson looks to right itself at home after an uneven start.
North Carolina’s Billy Edwards Jr. has been the engine of the offense, completing 31 of 48 passes for 476 yards and two touchdowns, and he will look to test a Clemson defense anchored by Will Heldt, who already has two sacks this season. Clemson quarterback Tait Reynolds, who has thrown for 200 yards on 20 of 33 passing, will need a clean outing to keep pace with a North Carolina offense generating big plays through the air.
Running back Benjamin Hall has given the Tar Heels a complementary ground threat with 85 yards on 15 carries, and North Carolina defensive lineman Xavier Lewis brings four sacks into the matchup, a number that could disrupt Reynolds’ rhythm in the pocket. Clemson will lean on running back Gideon Davidson, who has posted 82 yards on 21 carries, to keep the offense balanced and control tempo against a North Carolina team that arrives unbeaten this season.
National TV
ESPN
Streaming
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What Time is the North Carolina vs. Clemson Game Today?
The North Carolina vs. Clemson game starts at 12:00 PM ET.
Where Can I Watch North Carolina vs. Clemson?
You can watch North Carolina vs. Clemson on Disney+ and ESPN.
Players to Watch: North Carolina vs. Clemson
North Carolina
Billy Edwards Jr. — QB. He has completed 31 of 48 passes for 476 yards and two touchdowns this season. Clemson’s pass defense will be tested by his willingness to push the ball downfield against a conference opponent.
Benjamin Hall — RB. Hall has carried the ball 15 times for 85 yards, giving North Carolina a steady complement to its passing game. His between-the-tackles running could help control the clock inside a hostile Memorial Stadium.
Xavier Lewis — DL. Four sacks already this season have made Lewis a disruptive force off the edge. Clemson’s offensive line will need a plan for him if Reynolds is going to have time to throw.
Clemson
Tait Reynolds — QB. Reynolds has completed 20 of 33 passes for 200 yards this season. He will need to protect the football and find rhythm early against a North Carolina front that already has Xavier Lewis’s four sacks to its name.
Gideon Davidson — RB. Davidson has carried the ball 21 times for 82 yards, and Clemson will lean on him to keep the offense balanced. A productive day on the ground would take pressure off Reynolds.
Will Heldt — DE. Heldt brings two sacks into the game and gives Clemson a proven pass rusher off the edge. His ability to get after Edwards could be the difference in a home victory.
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