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UNC’s Defensive Grades Revealed After Loss to Cal

North Carolina lost 21-18 in heartbreaking fashion to California in a game where the Tar Heels had multiple opportunities to win despite committing three turnovers on offense.

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Midseason Assessment of the North Carolina Tar Heels' Defense

On this episode of the Tar Heels Insider Podcast, beat writer Grant Chachere goes over his midseason assessment of UNC's defense. I mean, turnovers happens in games.

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UNC Women’s Hoops Schedule Breakdown: Charleston Southern

North Carolina will take on Charleston Southern on Sunday, Dec 21 at 2 p.m. The Tar Heels have an undefeated record against the Buccaneers, 8-0. Last season, on Nov 4, UNC took care of Charleston Southern with a 30-point blowout, 83-53, as there were three Tar Heels who scored in double-figures: Alyssa Utsby, Lexi Donarski and Trayanaa Crisp.

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Watch: North Carolina vs. Cal Full Game Replay | 2025 ACC Football

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What the Snap Counts Reveal About UNC’s Loss to Cal

UNC’s 21-18 loss to Cal last Friday offered plenty to unpack, from the Tar Heels’ noticeable improvements on both sides of the ball to Bill Belichick’s curt postgame news conference.

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UNC Turns Outside Noise Into Fuel for Motivation

North Carolina entered Friday’s game at Cal surrounded by distractions. Headlines questioned the locker room. Social media dissected the coaching staff.

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Two Freshman Standouts From UNC’s Blue/White Scrimmage

North Carolina HC Hubert Davis sat back and watched as his team took the court for their second blue vs. white scrimmage. Earlier this preseason, there was no media availability, and stats were all unofficial.

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Gio Lopez Sees Growth Despite UNC’s Tough Friday Loss

North Carolina’s Friday night loss brought more frustration than satisfaction, but quarterback Gio Lopez left the field focused on progress, not panic.

Watch: Gabriel Bracken Serra Connects With Bertil Hansen For 2 UNC Goals

College Football News / 5 GOATs / October 19

Virginia at North Carolina odds: Opening point spread revealed

As the ACC race gets even more interesting, Virginia will head to Chapel Hill in Week 9 to take on North Carolina. Ahead of the matchup, the early point spread has been released.

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Breaking Down UNC’s Struggles Against Cal

North Carolina came very close to securing its first win over a Power Four opponent since Nov. 16, 2024, when it faced California on Friday night. However, the Tar Heels couldn't seal the victory, as the Bears defeated them 21-18.

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Watch: UNC WR Kobe Paysour Highlight vs. Cal

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Artacho’s Angle: UNC Football Almost Flipped the Narrative

Three points. That was the difference between North Carolina and California on Friday night on the West Coast as the Tar Heels were a goal-line fumble away from taking the lead and applying even more game pressure on the Bears, despite their home crowd in attendance.

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UNC Shows Signs of Life, Yet Key Concerns Remain Unresolved

Just when it seemed North Carolina was about to steal a road victory against California, wide receiver Nathan Leacock had the ball knocked loose by Cal cornerback Brent Austin just before crossing into the end zone for what could have been the game-winning touchdown with less than four minutes remaining.

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Five-Star Target PG Chooses Rival Over UNC

After Tar Heels fans were stuck waiting months to learn of five-star point guard Autumn Fleary's decision, North Carolina failed to land the 2026 No. 12 overall player.

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UNC's Gio Lopez Reflects on Offense, Paysour, and Costly Fumble

Berkeley, Calif. - North Carolina quarterback Gio Lopez spoke to the media after the Tar Heels lost 21-18 to Cal in heartbreaking fashion on Friday night at California Memorial Stadium I think Kobe has always been a great player at a great fall camp, even great in practice.

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Paysour, Thompson Talk Progress After Heartbreaking Loss to Cal

North Carolina wide receiver Kobe Paysour and edge rusher Tyler Thompson spoke to the media after UNC's 21-18 loss to Cal on Friday night. Kobe Paysour’s Perspective on the Turnover I mean, turnovers happens in games.

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Could Bill Belichick, UNC go winless in ACC this season?

North Carolina has clearly proven a disappointment thus far this season.

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Watch: North Carolina vs. Cal Game Highlights | 2025 ACC Football

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Watch: North Carolina's Caitlin Mara Gets A Brace vs. SMU

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North Carolina vs. California Prediction, Game Preview

After some reported uncertainty about coach Bill Belichick’s future at North Carolina, the school recently confirmed his commitment. Friday’s game against California will be the Tar Heels’ first game since then in what’s been a rocky start to the legendary coach’s college tenure, to say the least.