North Carolina Tar Heels: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Why UNC Basketball Should Worry About Recent Recruiting News

On this episode of the Tar Heels Insider Podcast, beat writer Grant Chachere breaks down some of the issues North Carolina basketball has had on the recruiting trail.

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Bill Belichick’s Approach to Developing Quarterback Gio Lopez

Bill Belichick watched the quarterback battle between South Alabama transfer Gio Lopez and former LSU and Texas A&M quarterback Max Johnson, who fought throughout Fall Camp after his gruesome leg injury.

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Seth Trimble Shares Thoughts Before 2025-2026 Basketball Season

The North Carolina Tar Heels men's basketball team has reached its fourth year with Seth Trimble, who once entered the transfer portal following his sophomore season (2023-2024).

North Carolina Tar Heels News / North Carolina Tar Heels on SI / September 18

Zion Smith Shares North Carolina Commitment Updates

There are a ton of commitments in the 2026 recruiting class for the North Carolina Tar Heels, as this is the first full class for the new head coach in town, Bill Belichick.

North Carolina Tar Heels News / North Carolina Tar Heels on SI / September 17

UNC To Play Fall Scrimmage Against NC State At The DBAP

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. – After coming up just short of a return to the College World Series last spring, North Carolina baseball has opened preseason workouts with eyes set on Omaha once again.

North Carolina Tar Heels News / North Carolina Tar Heels on SI / September 17

Why UNC's Improvement on Defense is Coming at the Right Time

On this episode of the Tar Heels Insider Podcast, beat writer Grant Chachere talked about the growth of North Carolina's defense going into Week 4 and why it couldn't come at a better time.

North Carolina Tar Heels News / North Carolina Tar Heels on SI / September 17

Cameron Hall Provides Updates Surrounding North Carolina Opportunity

The North Carolina Tar Heels continue to do their job very well when it comes to recruiting the class of 2027, which they have already landed multiple different prospects in, as well as being able to land multiple different prospects in the 2026 class.

North Carolina Tar Heels News / North Carolina Tar Heels on SI / September 16

How PFF Evaluated North Carolina’s Defensive Performance Against Richmond

Pro Football Focus released its graded breakdown of North Carolina's 41-6 victory over Richmond on Sept. 13. The Tar Heels only allowed 199 yards of offense.

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Gio Lopez’s Personal Assessment as UNC’s Quarterback

UNC quarterback Gio Lopez threw two touchdowns to wide receiver Jordan Shipp against the Richmond Spiders, helping the Tar Heels win another game during the early stages of the 2025 campaign.

North Carolina Tar Heels News / North Carolina Tar Heels on SI / September 16

How PFF Evaluated North Carolina’s Offensive Performance Against Richmond

North Carolina cruised to a 41-6 win over Richmond on Saturday at Kenan Stadium. The Tar Heels struggled at times to generate sustained offense and lacked explosive plays, but they consistently converted opportunities created by favorable field position to take control of the game.

North Carolina Tar Heels News / ACC Digital Network / September 16