The Week 1 showdown between North Carolina and TCU features two programs in completely different positions. TCU brings back a mix of veteran playmakers and new faces from the transfer portal, while Bill Belichick’s Tar Heels are entering a new era with a reloaded roster.
Here’s a full look at both teams’ depth charts and projected lineups for Monday’s matchup.
TCU Projected Starting Lineup
| Position | Projected Starter |
| QB | Josh Hoover |
| RB | Trent Battle |
| WR | Eric McAlister |
| WR | Jordan Dwyer |
| WR | Ryan Hughes |
| TE | DJ Rogers |
| LT | Andrew Coker |
| LG | Cade Bennett |
| C | Coltin Deery |
| RG | Carson Bruno |
| RT | Ben Taylor-Whitfield |
| DE | Zach Chapman |
| NT | Markis Deal |
| DT | Ansel Din-Mbuh |
| DE | Robert Miller |
| LB | Johnny Hodges |
| LB | Namdi Obiazor |
| CB | Jamel Johnson |
| CB | Elijah Jackson |
| S | Bud Clark |
| S | Channing Canada |
| NB | Austin Jordan |
| K | Kyle Lemmermann |
| P | Ethan Craw |
UNC Projected Starting Lineup
| Position | Projected Starter |
| QB | Gio Lopez |
| RB | Davion Gause |
| WR | Jordan Shipp |
| WR | Kobe Paysour |
| WR | Aziah Johnson |
| TE | Jake Johnson |
| LT | Triplett Spencer |
| LG | Aidan Banfield |
| C | Austin Blaske |
| RG | Daniel King |
| RT | Trevyon Green |
| DE | Smith Vilbert |
| NT | CJ Mims |
| DT | D’Antre Robinson |
| DE | Pryce Yates |
| LB | Khmori House |
| LB | Andrew Simpson |
| CB | Marcus Allen |
| CB | Gavin Gibson |
| S | Coleman Bryson |
| S | Thaddeus Dixon |
| NB | Kaleb Cost |
| K | Reece Verhoff |
| P | Tom Maginness |
TCU Horned Frogs Depth Chart
| Position | Player |
| Quarterback | Josh Hoover (RS So) |
| Quarterback (Backup) | Ken Seals (RS Sr/TR) |
| Running Back | Trent Battle (RS Sr) |
| Running Back (Backup) | Jeremy Payne (So) |
| Wide Receiver | Eric McAlister (RS Sr/TR) |
| Wide Receiver (Backup) | Gekyle Baker (RS Fr) |
| Wide Receiver | Jordan Dwyer (Jr) |
| Wide Receiver (Backup) | Dozie Ezukanma (RS Fr) |
| Wide Receiver | Ryan Hughes (RS Fr) |
| Wide Receiver (Backup) | Jordyn Bailey (RS So) |
| Tight End | DJ Rogers (RS Jr) |
| Tight End (Backup) | Adam Schobel (Fr) |
| Left Tackle | Andrew Coker (RS Sr) |
| Left Tackle (Backup) | Major Everhart (RS Jr) |
| Left Guard | Cade Bennett (RS Sr) |
| Left Guard (Backup) | Cooper Powers (RS So) |
| Center | Coltin Deery (RS Sr/TR) |
| Center (Backup) | Garrison Remington (RS Sr/TR) |
| Right Guard | Carson Bruno (RS Sr) |
| Right Guard (Backup) | Remington Strickland (RS Sr/TR) |
| Right Tackle | Ben Taylor-Whitfield (RS Jr) |
| Right Tackle (Backup) | Quinton Harris (RS Jr) |
| Defensive End | Zach Chapman (RS So/TR) |
| Defensive End (Backup) | Paul Oyewale (RS Jr) |
| Nose Tackle | Seal Marks (RS Sr) |
| Nose Tackle (Backup) | Keltlen Mickell (RS Jr) |
| Defensive Tackle | Ansel Din-Mbuh (RS Jr/TR) |
| Defensive Tackle (Backup) | Perry Cole Jr. (RS So/TR) |
| Linebacker | Deven Deal (RS Sr) |
| Linebacker (Backup) | Travis Jackson (RS So) |
| Linebacker | Namdi Obiazor (RS Sr) |
| Linebacker (Backup) | Michael Teason (So/TR) |
| Linebacker | Kaleb Elarms-Orr (RS Sr) |
| Linebacker (Backup) | Max Carroll (RS So) |
| Cornerback | Jamel Johnson (RS Jr) |
| Cornerback (Backup) | Kaden McFadden (RS So) |
| Cornerback | Elijah Jackson (RS Sr/TR) |
| Cornerback (Backup) | Jevon McIver Jr. (RS So) |
| Safety | Bud Clark (RS Sr) |
| Safety (Backup) | Kylin Jackson (RS So/TR) |
| Safety | Channing Canada (RS So/TR) |
| Safety (Backup) | Devondre McGee (RS So) |
| Nickelback | Austin Jordan (RS Sr) |
| Nickelback (Backup) | Jordan Lester (RS So) |
| Kicker | Kyle Lemmermann (So) |
| Punter | Ethan Craw (RS Sr) |
| Long Snapper | Cal Keeler (RS Fr) |
| Punt Returner | Joseph Manjack (RS Sr/TR) |
| Kick Returner | Major Everhart (RS Jr |
North Carolina Tar Heels Depth Chart
| Position | Player |
| Quarterback | Gio Lopez (Fr) |
| Quarterback (Backup) | Jacobe Robinson (Fr) |
| Running Back | Davion Gause (So) |
| Running Back (Backup) | Benjamin Hall (RS So/TR) |
| Wide Receiver | Jordan Shipp (So) |
| Wide Receiver (Backup) | Chris Culliver (Jr) |
| Wide Receiver | Kobe Paysour (RS Sr) |
| Wide Receiver (Backup) | Adrian Wilson (Fr) |
| Wide Receiver | Aziah Johnson (RS So/TR) |
| Wide Receiver (Backup) | Alex Taylor (RS Fr) |
| Tight End | Jake Johnson (RS Jr/TR) |
| Tight End (Backup) | Jordan Owens (RS Sr/TR) |
| Left Tackle | Triplett Spencer (RS Sr/TR) |
| Left Tackle (Backup) | Miles McVay (RS So/TR) |
| Left Guard | Aidan Banfield (RS So) |
| Left Guard (Backup) | Chase Lindbergh (RS Sr/TR) |
| Center | Austin Blaske (RS Sr/TR) |
| Center (Backup) | Christo Kelly (RS Sr/TR) |
| Right Guard | Daniel King (RS Sr/TR) |
| Right Guard (Backup) | Jakai Moore (RS Sr/TR) |
| Right Tackle | Trevyon Green (RS Jr) |
| Right Tackle (Backup) | William Boone (RS Sr/TR) |
| Defensive End | Smith Vilbert (RS Sr/TR) |
| Defensive End (Backup) | Melkart Abou-Jaoude (RS Jr/TR) |
| Nose Tackle | CJ Mims (RS Jr/TR) |
| Nose Tackle (Backup) | Isaiah Johnson (RS Jr/TR) |
| Defensive Tackle | D’Antre Robinson (So/TR) |
| Defensive Tackle (Backup) | Devin Ancrum (Fr) |
| Defensive End | Pryce Yates (RS Sr/TR) |
| Defensive End (Backup) | Joseph Mupoyi (RS So/TR) |
| Linebacker | Khmori House (So/TR) |
| Linebacker (Backup) | Tyler Thompson (RS So) |
| Linebacker | Andrew Simpson (RS Sr/TR) |
| Linebacker (Backup) | Mikal Gabayr (RS Jr/TR) |
| Cornerback | Marcus Allen (Sr) |
| Cornerback (Backup) | Jalon Thompson (So) |
| Cornerback | Gavin Gibson (RS Fr/TR) |
| Cornerback (Backup) | Greg Smith (RS Fr/TR) |
| Safety | Coleman Bryson (RS Jr/TR) |
| Safety (Backup) | Will Hardy (Sr) |
| Safety | Thaddeus Dixon (RS Sr) |
| Safety (Backup) | Ty Adams (So) |
| Nickelback | Kaleb Cost (Jr) |
| Nickelback (Backup) | Tyler Miller (RS So) |
| Kicker | Rece Verhoff (RS Sr/TR) |
| Punter | Tom Maginness (RS Sr/TR) |
| Long Snapper | Spencer Triplett (RS Sr) |
| Punt Returner | Will Hardy (Sr) |
| Kick Returner | Chris Culliver (Jr) |
Where and When to Watch
The game will be played Monday in Keenan Memorial Stadium at 8 PM EST. UNC vs TCU will be televised on ESPN and can be streamed on streaming services such as FUBO.
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