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Tar Heels Recruiting Former Versatile Oregon Commit

Villami Moala has decommitted from the University of Oregon, where he has been committed since October. It should really come as no surprise since he flipped to Oregon after verbally committing to the University of Southern California.

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EXCLUSIVE: Cooper McCutchan Reassures His Tar Heels Commitment

The North Carolina Tar Heels have landed many commitments thus far in the 2026 class. One of the players they have landed is Cooper McCutchan. McCutchan is a tight end commit from the state of Ohio, and committed back on May 7th.

Seth Trimble News / North Carolina Tar Heels on SI / July 9

Prediction Time: Seth Trimble's Stats for 2025-2026

A Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin native, Seth Trimble has built his numbers all the way from his freshman year to this past season as a junior. One campaign to the next, his statistics have but trending upward without any signs of slowing down.

Drake Maye News / North Carolina Tar Heels on SI / July 9

North Carolina Shelters Benefit From Drake Maye Wedding Gifts

On June 21 former North Carolina Tar Heels quarterback Drake Maye tied the knot to his beautiful middle-school sweetheart, Ann Michael Hudson. They got married in North Carolina and the couple shared photos of the ceremony and the party on social media.

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

Former Gatorade Player of the Year Anticipates Tar Heels Journey

Former Gonzaga High School guard Derek Dixon hails from Washington, D.C. He was named the D.C. Gatorade Player of the Year after this past high school basketball season wherein he averaged 14.1 points and added 2.6 assists.

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

EXCLUSIVE: Xavier Jackson Breaks Down Commitment to Tar Heels

Xavier Jackson is one of the better players in the North Carolina Tar Heels 2026 recruiting class. He is currently rated as a three-star cornerback according to Rivals .

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

EXCLUSIVE: Tar Heels Priority Target Recaps His Official Visit

Tufanua Ionatana Umu-Cais is one of the better prospects who remains on the recruiting board for the North Carolina Tar Heels. he officially visited the Tar Heels and has been one of the top targets for many schools.

Harrison Ingram News / North Carolina Tar Heels on SI / July 7

Former Tar Heels Hoops Star Ingram Ready For Breakout Season

Former North Carolina Tar Heels forward Harrison Ingram made the most out of his rookie season after being selected in the second-round of the NBA Draft last season.

Bill Belichick News / North Carolina Tar Heels on SI / July 7

EXCLUSIVE: Ca'ron Williams Talks Opportunity To Play Under Bill Belichick

The North Carolina Tar Heels have been looking to improve their classes, even though their 2026 class is already at a good spot. This allows them to focus on the future classes, instead of just the class of 2026 thanks to Bill Belichick and company.

North Carolina Tar Heels News / North Carolina Tar Heels on SI / July 6

North Carolina Target Commits To Arizona

The North Carolina Tar Heels are one of the better teams right now in the nation when it comes to recruiting, especially in the 2026 recruiting class, as they have been targeting the best of the best and winning the best of the best in the class.

North Carolina Tar Heels News / North Carolina Tar Heels on SI / July 6

EXCLUSIVE: Aidan Woods Reassures His North Carolina Commitment

The North Carolina Tar Heels have done a great job thus far with Bill Belichick's first recruiting class. They have landed many prospects in the class who are top athletes on their board, including Aidan Woods.

North Carolina Tar Heels News / North Carolina Tar Heels on SI / July 6

Tar Heels Target Pledges Commitment To Arizona

For the second time in three days the North Carolina Tar Heels had a target give their verbal commitment to another school. After losing out on wide receiver Xavier McDonald from Mississippi on Thursday night, they found out on Saturday defensive lineman Manoah Faupusa pledged his verbal commitment to the University of Arizona.

North Carolina Tar Heels News / North Carolina Tar Heels on SI / July 6

EXCLUSIVE: Marcellous Ryan Provides Tar Heels' Commitment Updates

The North Carolina Tar Heels have been starting to build their class up more and more with many of the best targets pulling the trigger on the Tar Heels.

Quentin Thomas News / North Carolina Tar Heels on SI / July 5

Former Tar Heels' Guard Quentin Thomas Lands Coaching Gig

Quentin Thomas, a former member of the North Carolina Tar Heels basketball team, has accepted a position as an assistant coach with the University of Texas-San Antonio program.

North Carolina Tar Heels News / North Carolina Tar Heels on SI / July 5

Tar Heels' AD Discusses Steve Newmark Taking Over In 2026

July 1 was a landmark day in college sports. It was more than the day North Carolina athletic director Bubba Cunningham announced 2025-2026 would be his last year serving in that capacity.

Bill Belichick News / North Carolina Tar Heels on SI / July 5

What Are the Expectations for UNC's Bill Belichick?

There will be 12 games for Bill Belichick to try and change the state of UNC's football program in year one as the head coach. North Carolina finished

North Carolina Tar Heels News / North Carolina Tar Heels on SI / July 5

Women's Tar Heels Basketball Secures Spot In Guard's Final 4

The North Carolina Tar Heels women's basketball team received some positive news on Independence Day as five-star guard Autumn Fleary, one of the best prospects in the Class of 2026, announced that the Tar Heels made her final four.

North Carolina Tar Heels News / North Carolina Tar Heels on SI / July 5

EXCLUSIVE: Nick Fiumara Reassures Commitment To North Carolina

Nick Fiumara has quickly become one of the better commits in the 2026 class for the Tar Heels. He is a very talented offensive tackle who committed to the Tar Heels over Maryland and others.

North Carolina Tar Heels News / North Carolina Tar Heels on SI / July 4

Davis Offers Big Wing For Tar Heels Class of 2026

Quinn Costello is not yet a household name. However pretty soon, his name could be rolling off of everyone's tongue as the next great wing player to play for the North Carolina Tar Heels.

North Carolina Tar Heels News / North Carolina Tar Heels on SI / July 4

Former Tar Heels' Quarterback Ranked In Top 25 Freshman Debuts

Sam Howell's debut as the North Carolina Tar Heels quarterback was legendary. It was the type of performance Tar Heels fans who were there will never forget.

Bill Belichick News / North Carolina Tar Heels on SI / July 4

Belichick Outduels Conference Foe For 4-Star Wide Receiver

Commitment No. 30 is in the books for the North Carolina Tar Heels. Chalk another one up for UNC coach Bill Belichick. The 73-year old coach locked down another top flight recruit on Thursday as Keeyun "Red" Chapman, a four-star wide receiver from Jackson, Alabama pledged his verbal commitment to the Tar Heels.