The North Carolina Tar Heels and TCU Horned Frogs met at Dublin’s Aviva Stadium on Saturday in the first major college football game of the 2026 season.
Season opener in Dublin
The North Carolina marching band made its way to Aviva Stadium before the season opener against TCU, with members of the TCU marching band also heading towards the venue ahead of the Horned Frogs’ meeting with North Carolina.
TCU supporters Chris, Renae, Khai and Recca Pimpton soaked up the atmosphere outside Aviva Stadium before the Horned Frogs took on North Carolina.
Game action and key moments
Aviva Stadium filled up before TCU and North Carolina kicked off the college football season in Dublin, with TCU players taking the field for their season-opening clash.
Bill Belichick patrolled the sideline during the first game of his second season as North Carolina’s head coach.
North Carolina’s Peyton Seelmann and DQ Forkpa watched the action unfold against TCU at Aviva Stadium, while kicker Aeron Burrell connected on a field goal.
Highlights and performances
TCU cheerleaders performed on the sidelines as the Horned Frogs faced North Carolina in Dublin.
North Carolina receiver Jordan Shipp battled TCU safety Kylin Jackson during the season opener, and running back Benjamin Hall broke into the open field against TCU at Aviva Stadium.
