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The North Carolina Tar Heels added 11 new players to the rotation for this upcoming season. That includes former LSU commit Kevin Thomas, who signed with North Carolina on the same day as his visit.

College Football News / North Carolina Tar Heels on SI / October 15

4 UNC Football Defensive Backs Who Must Step Up Amid Injuries

The North Carolina Tar Heels won their first game against a ranked opponent on Saturday for the first time since 2023. However, it came at a cost (no pun intended).

College Football News / North Carolina Tar Heels on SI / October 15

Why UNC Football in Much Better Overall Spot This Season

Although there have been ups and downs this season, the North Carolina Tar Heels are further along than they were at this point last season. While speaking with the media during a press conference on Monday, head coach Bill Belichick explained why this team is in a much better spot than last season.

Maximo Adams News / North Carolina Tar Heels on SI / October 14

How Maximo Adams Is Finding His Place at UNC

Last Friday was the first time we saw the North Carolina Tar Heels play under head coach Michael Malone, as they defeated the USC Trojans 88-70 in their opening exhibition game.

Maximo Adams News / North Carolina Tar Heels on SI / October 14

Maximo Adams Is Finding His Place at UNC

Last Friday was the first time we saw the North Carolina Tar Heels play under head coach Michael Malone, as they defeated the USC Trojans 88-70 in their opening exhibition game.

Mike Malone News / North Carolina Tar Heels on SI / October 14

Where UNC Basketball Projected to Finish in ACC

It's a new chapter for the North Carolina Tar Heels, with Michael Malone taking over as head coach and a revamped roster. The expectations for the Tar Heels this season have been a polarizing topic, as the potential is certainly there, but there are questions about several areas of the roster and Malone's effectiveness in Year 1 .

Jordan Shipp News / North Carolina Tar Heels on SI / October 13

How UNC's Jordan Shipp Proved 'Mr. Carolina' Nickname Against Pitt

The North Carolina Tar Heels were back to work on Monday, but the talk around the program was no longer about why it had become a major disappointment, but about how it is showing improvement with each game.

Mike Malone News / North Carolina Tar Heels on SI / October 13

What Stood Out to Michael Malone in UNC’s Exhibition Win

It's been a positive start to the Michael Malone era in Chapel Hill. Following an impressive offseason, especially given the circumstances Malone faced when taking over as the North Carolina Tar Heels' head coach, the team made a statement last Friday with an 88-70 win over the USC Trojans in the opening exhibition game.

College Football News / North Carolina Tar Heels on SI / October 13

Evaluating Where UNC’s Offense Could Have Been Better in Week 6

Saturday's win was a huge result for the North Carolina Tar Heels, who were desperate for a win after losing two consecutive games. That said, the offense was underwhelming for large stretches of the game.

North Carolina Tar Heels News / ESPN / October 12

Carter, No. 13 prospect in '27 SC Next 100, chooses North Carolina

Ryan Carter, a 6-foot guard from Pennsylvania who is the No. 13 prospect in the 2027 SC Next 100, has committed to North Carolina, she announced Monday, choosing the Tar Heels over Notre Dame, Texas A&M, Duke and Indiana.

Bill Belichick News / North Carolina Tar Heels on SI / October 12

Belichick's Signature Win Presents UNC's Biggest Missing Piece

Don't look now, but the North Carolina Tar Heels are 3-2 (1-1 ACC) after their upset over the No. 25-ranked Pittsburgh Panthers. North Carolina pulled off an impressive, yet ugly, 21-17 victory, showing the world that they're much better than they were a year ago.

College Football News / North Carolina Tar Heels on SI / October 12

UNC Red Zone Report: Why Drives Succeeded, How To Adjust

The North Carolina Tar Heels returned to the win column, defeating the Pittsburgh Panthers 21-17 on Saturday. Considering how the first half played out, it's impressive that the Tar Heels stayed the course and pulled out the win on Saturday.

Bill Belichick News / Larry Brown Sports / October 10

Bill Belichick was cracking jokes after his first ranked win

Bill Belichick was in a chipper mood after scoring his first ranked win as head coach at North Carolina. The Tar Heels beat Pitt 21-17 at Acrisure Stadium on Saturday, marking Belichick’s first win over a ranked opponent during his tenure with the school.

Isaiah Denis News / North Carolina Tar Heels on SI / October 10

What Isaiah Denis Already Proving for UNC Basketball

Tar Heel fans, the wait is over. After months of the offseason, we finally got a glimpse of this brand-new roster under Michael Malone, and I think there’s plenty to be excited about.

Mike Malone News / North Carolina Tar Heels on SI / October 9

How Malone's Vision Illustrates UNC Basketball Ceiling

Things will look dramatically different for the North Carolina Tar Heels this upcoming season under head coach Michael Malone. In 2025, the Tar Heels relied on the frontcourt and were consistently let down by their backcourt, with multiple players unable to hit perimeter shots.

College Football News / North Carolina Tar Heels on SI / October 9

North Carolina vs. Pitt: Key Matchups to Watch

The North Carolina Tar Heels travel to Acrisure Stadium to face the No. 25 Pittsburgh Panthers. The Tar Heels are 0-1 in ACC play and are looking to earn not only their first conference victory of the season but also their first ranked victory under the current regime of Bill Belichick.

Maximo Adams News / North Carolina Tar Heels on SI / October 9

Why UNC Can Expect Immediate Impact From Maximo Adams

Friday night will be the first time we see the North Carolina Tar Heels play under this new regime, led by head coach Michael Malone. Chapel Hill has had a chaotic offseason , as the Tar Heels underwent major changes, including the aforementioned coaching change and 11 new players via the transfer portal and recruiting class.

North Carolina Tar Heels News / North Carolina Tar Heels on SI / October 8

Top Storylines To Watch in UNC’s Exhibition Matchup vs. USC

Because the North Carolina Tar Heels are a completely new group, with Michael Malone taking over as head coach and 11 new players added to the rotation, everything this offseason about the program's aspirations is purely speculative.

North Carolina Tar Heels News / SwimSwam / October 8

Futures Finalist Daniel Xia to Compete for North Carolina Starting Next Fall (2027)

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North Carolina Tar Heels News / New Baseball Media / October 1

2026 Fall College Baseball Reset: North Carolina

An elusive College Baseball World Series title eluded the North Carolina Tar Heels again in 2026. UNC made it to the final to face a scorching-hot Oklahoma team.

North Carolina Tar Heels News / ACC Digital Network / October 1

Watch: West Florida vs. North Carolina Match Highlights | 2026 ACC Men's Soccer

Bill Belichick News / Yardbarker / September 22

Belichick's NFL reputation isn't buying him anything at UNC

Bill Belichick's NFL reputation isn't buying him anything at North Carolina

North Carolina didn't hire the six Super Bowl rings. It hired the man who won them. Belichick has to prove that translates.

Ole Miss QB Trinidad Chambliss receives huge honor after LSU win

Weekly Syllabus: Six AP-ranked games, marquee G6 showdown on tap in high-stakes CFB Week 4

Ole Miss QB Trinidad Chambliss getting comparisons to legendary NFL QB

The '2008 NFL playoff coaches and QBs' quiz

Michael Lombardi News / The Spun / September 19

Ex-North Carolina GM Michael Lombardi Announces New Substack After Resigning Amid Scandal

It’s been a few weeks since former North Carolina GM Michael Lombardi announced his resignation from the Tar Heels football program amid a misconduct investigation.

North Carolina Tar Heels News / Yardbarker / September 17

North Carolina DC Steve Belichick resigns

DC Steve Belichick resigns as North Carolina closes investigation into Michael Lombardi, other allegations

North Carolina Tar Heels defensive coordinator Steve Belichick won't return to the sidelines.

North Carolina football player arrested, another charged in traffic stop

College Football News / Yardbarker / August 31

What the win over TCU really means for North Carolina

The shift from a 34-point loss to a five-point win over the same team while relying more on situational discipline than an explosive offense is the kind of foundation the Tar Heels didn't have at any point last season.

Bill Belichick, North Carolina put rocky offseason behind them with win over TCU

North Carolina slides past TCU in low-scoring affair in Ireland

The 'College football color teams' quiz