Latest UNC Odds: NCAA Football Futures
The Tar Heels’ chances to make the College Football Playoff are off the board. North Carolina is now focused on looking ahead to next season, as they are not bowl eligible. The Tar Heels begin their 2026 campaign overseas, facing TCU in Dublin on Aug. 29.
| 🏆 UNC Football National Champ. Odds | OTB |
| ⭐ UNC Make CFP Odds | OTB |
| 🏈 UNC ACC Champ. Odds | OTB |
| 🚀 Gio Lopez Heisman Odds | OTB |
| ✅ Last Verified: | January 9, 2026 |
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2025 UNC Football: Schedule, Odds, Preview
UNC entered the 2025 season with a new head coach, as legendary coach Bill Belichick looked to change the program’s trajectory. The roster underwent major turnover, with more than 50 new players, raising concerns about chemistry and a projected win total of just 4.5 games. Belichick’s arrival lifted expectations, and key transfers such as quarterback Gio Lopez and cornerback Thad Dixon were expected to make an immediate impact. However, a combination of offensive inefficiency and defensive shortcomings held the Tar Heels back.
| Opponent | Odds/Results |
|---|---|
| 📅 TCU (Sept. 1) | ❌ L 48-14 |
| 📅 Charlotte (Sept. 6) | ✅ W 20-3 |
| 📅 Richmond (Sept. 13) | ✅ W 41-6 |
| 📅 UCF (Sept. 20) | ❌ L 34-9 |
| 📅 Clemson (Oct. 4) | ❌ L 38-10 |
| 📅 California (Oct. 17) | ❌ L 18-21 |
| 📅 Virginia (Oct. 25) | ❌ L 17-16 |
| 📅 Syracuse (Oct. 31) | ✅ W 27-10 |
| 📅 Stanford (Nov. 8) | ✅ W 20-15 |
| 📅 Wake Forest (Nov. 15) | ❌ L 28-12 |
| 📅 Duke (Nov. 22) | ❌ L 32-25 |
| 📅 NC State (Nov. 29) | ❌ L 42-19 |
2024 UNC Football Results
The University of North Carolina Tar Heels wrapped up the 2024 season with a loss to UConn in the Wasabi Fenway Bowl, finishing 6–7 overall and 3–5 in ACC play.
| Opponent | Result |
|---|---|
| 📅 Minnesota (Aug. 28) | ✅ W, 19-17 |
| 📅 Charlotte (Sept. 7) | ✅ W, 38-20 |
| 📅 NC Central(Sept. 14) | ✅ W, 45-10 |
| 📅 James Madison(Sept. 21) | ❌ L, 50-70 |
| 📅 Duke (Sept. 21) | ❌ L, 20-21 |
| 📅 Pitt (Oct. 5) | ❌ L, 24-34 |
| 📅 Georgia Tech (Oct. 12) | ❌ L, 34-41 |
| 📅 Virginia (Oct. 26) | ✅ W, 41-14 |
| 📅 Florida State (Nov. 1) | ✅ W, 35-11 |
| 📅 Wake Forest (Nov. 16) | ✅ W, 31-24 |
| 📅 Boston College (Nov. 23) | ❌ L, 21-41 |
| 📅 NC State (Nov. 30) | ❌ L, 30-35 |
| 📅 UConn (Dec. 28) | ❌ L, 14-27 |
Follow the UNC Tarheels CFP odds to track their latest chances of advancing to the College Football Playoff throughout the season.
UNC vs Duke Football Recap
First contested in 1888 and held annually since 1922, the football rivalry between Duke and North Carolina has been played 114 times, with UNC leading the series 64–40–4 (or 65–41–4, depending on the source, due to a disputed 1889 game).
Last season, North Carolina lost to Duke when the Blue Devils mounted a comeback to narrowly defeat the Tar Heels, 21–20. The teams meet again this year on UNC Senior Day, Saturday, November 22, 2025, at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C. Duke got their second straight win in the rivalry, and not only did the victory make them bowl eligible, it also knocked UNC out of contention. Duke went on to win the ACC Championship.
It will be interesting to see where sportsbooks like ESPN BET North Carolina set the odds for next year's matchup.
UNC heads into 2026 with mixed expectations. Strong recruiting classes signal long-term upside, but a 4–8 first season, coaching turnover, and a demanding ACC schedule create uncertainty. With tough matchups at home and on the road, this season will be a key test of whether Bill Belichick’s vision can take hold or if concerns about the transition to college football persist.
Where Can I Bet on UNC Football Odds?
You can wager on UNC football and all college football through one of the one of the North Carolina sports betting apps available in the state or at one of three retail North Carolina casino sportsbooks:
- 📍 Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort in Cherokee, NC
- 📍 Harrah’s Cherokee Valley River Casino in Murphy, NC
- 📍 Catawba Two Kings Casino in Kings Mountain, NC
When placing bets using North Carolina sports betting apps, you must be 21 or older and physically located within state lines.
UNC Football Odds FAQs
UNC’s odds to win the College Football National Championship were among the longest at the start of the season, and now they’re off the board, reflecting their underdog status. UNC will miss the CFP this year and will miss a bowl game for the first time since 2018.
You can bet on UNC football through one of the state’s legal and regulated sports betting apps, including DraftKings, FanDuel, BetMGM, and more. You can also place wagers at one of three retail sportsbooks located in North Carolina.
Yes, betting on UNC football is fully legal throughout the state of North Carolina at both online sportsbooks and brick-and-mortar retail locations. You must be 21 or older and physically located within state lines to place any wager.
Author
Josh Markowitz is a freelance writer for BetCarolina.com. He is a lifelong sports fan with an emphasis on college basketball, football, baseball and the scouting/evaluation process. A graduate of Elon University's School of Communications, Josh also has experience in television production.
