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UNC Football Announces Kickoff Time for ACC Opener

The first real road test of the 2023 UNC football campaign will be an afternoon bout.

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UNC football's first ACC game of the 2023 season is also its first game on an opponent's home turf this go-round. The Tar Heels travel to face the Pitt Panthers on Saturday, Sept. 23, in Acrisure Stadium.

On Monday, the program revealed the start time and network: 8 p.m. ET (ACCN).

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Pitt (1-1, 0-0 ACC), currently unranked and hoping to bounce back from a 27-21 home loss to Cincinnati following the Panthers' season-opening 45-7 victory over Wofford in Pittsburgh, first plays at West Virginia this Saturday night.

Meanwhile, the No. 20 Tar Heels, trying to capitalize on their double-overtime escape in Chapel Hill against Appalachian State and begin a season 3-0 for the second year in a row and the third time in the past four seasons, host the Minnesota Golden Gophers (2-0, 1-0 Big Ten) at 3:30 p.m. ET Saturday (ESPN) in Kenan Memorial Stadium.

Minnesota is knocking on the door of the AP Top 25 (ninth among "others receiving votes") following home wins over Nebraska in Week 1 and Eastern Michigan on Saturday.

The UNC football season opener, a 31-17 statement victory over South Carolina, showed what the squad can do against Power Five opponents.

On that note, the Tar Heels may require that same level of performance to defeat the energized Golden Gophers before entering ACC play, which accounts for the rest of their regular-season slate outside of the home game against Campbell on Nov. 4.

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Matt Giles is the editor and publisher of North Carolina Tar Heels on SI, Duke Blue Devils on SI, and NC State Wolfpack on SI, making him a key source for comprehensive coverage of these storied college basketball programs. Since joining UNC on SI in 2023, Matt has been dedicated to providing in-depth analysis, breaking news, and exclusive content on all three teams. He covers everything from game previews and recaps to player profiles and recruiting updates. Matt's expert knowledge of these teams has made his work a go-to resource for fans and followers of Duke, NC State, and UNC. As publisher, he shapes the editorial direction, ensuring that the most relevant and timely information reaches his audience.

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