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Having a stout offensive line in college football opens the door to a strong run game and a well-protected quarterback who has time to make the throws he can to give his football team a chance.

North Carolina Tar Heels News / North Carolina Tar Heels on SI / June 30

Navigating North Carolina’s Current Quarterback Battle

Following an uninspiring 2025 season marked by subpar quarterback play, the North Carolina Tar Heels invested several resources into the position. In addition to landing 4-star quarterback Travis Burgess in the recruiting pool, North Carolina's brass also acquired Billy Edwards Jr.

North Carolina Tar Heels News / North Carolina Tar Heels on SI / June 29

One Word That Describes 2026 UNC Football’s Best Players

Head coach Bill Belichick enters the second season of his college football head coaching tenure with the North Carolina Tar Heels, needing to prove that he can indeed turn the program around after a dismal 4-8 season last fall.

North Carolina Tar Heels News / North Carolina Tar Heels on SI / June 28

North Carolina Basketball Books Big Non-Conference Rivalry Game

The college basketball season is still months away, yet things are already getting exciting. North Carolina is adding an interesting, yet fun matchup to their non-conference slate this season.

North Carolina Tar Heels News / North Carolina Tar Heels on SI / June 28

These North Carolina Stars Are Locks for MLB Draft

The North Carolina Tar Heels will have a sour taste in their mouths throughout the entire offseason, as they fell just short in the College World Series National Championship against the Oklahoma Sooners.

North Carolina Tar Heels News / North Carolina Tar Heels on SI / June 28

North Carolina Football 2026 Top 30 Players: No. 26

Anyone who watched the North Carolina Tar Heels football program last season would tell you that it was a miserable experience. Quite frankly, that was an understatement, as from the get-go, the Tar Heels were outmatched schematically and personnel-wise.

North Carolina Tar Heels News / North Carolina Tar Heels on SI / June 24

Gavin Gallaher Shares Heartbreak After Tar Heels' Crushing Loss

The North Carolina Tar Heels did not play up to their standards on Monday night, losing to the Oklahoma Sooners 13-2 in Game 3 of the College World Series National Championship.

North Carolina Tar Heels News / North Carolina Tar Heels on SI / June 24

Caleb Wilson Shares List of Greatest Tar Heels

North Carolina’s Caleb Wilson recently shared who he believes are the greatest Tar Heels of all time, and his answers shouldn’t come as a surprise. In a recent interview with The Score’s Brad Parker , Wilson was asked who is on his Mount Rushmore of UNC basketball players.

North Carolina Tar Heels News / North Carolina Tar Heels on SI / June 24

Which North Carolina Baseball Players Could Leave for MLB Draft

The North Carolina Tar Heels came up just short in the College World Series National Championship against the Oklahoma Sooners. Game 3 was a complete mismatch, as the Sooners outpaced the Tar Heels 13-2, with the game essentially wrapped up by the fifth inning.

North Carolina Tar Heels News / Kicks on SI / June 23

The Nike Air Foamposite Pro is $40 Off in UNC Tar Heels Colors

Summer is in full swing, and March Madness feels like a distant memory. However, one of the most exciting sneaker drops of the spring for college basketball fans has finally been marked down online.

North Carolina Tar Heels News / North Carolina Tar Heels on SI / June 23

UNC's Wilson Earns Strong Praise With NBA Draft Nearing

Caleb Wilson will finally hear his name called by an NBA team at this week’s NBA Draft, and he remains one of the most exciting players in what is a loaded draft class.

North Carolina Tar Heels News / North Carolina Tar Heels on SI / June 22

UNC Baseball College World Series Heartbreak Strikes Again

The North Carolina Tar Heels suffered a heartbreaking loss to the Oklahoma Sooners in Game 3 of the College World Series championship, falling 13-2. Obviously, it is a disappointing result for the Tar Heels, who overcame a litany of adversity throughout the postseason.

North Carolina Tar Heels News / North Carolina Tar Heels on SI / June 22

How Caden Glauber’s Heroics Impacted UNC’s Title Hopes

The North Carolina Tar Heels have evened up the College World Series Finals with Oklahoma at one game apiece, and they couldn’t have done it without the work of Caden Glauber. With their season on the line , the true freshman pitched an absolute gem — similar to what he’s done all season.

North Carolina Tar Heels News / Inside The Diamonds / June 22

NCAA Baseball Tournament Day 16: North Carolina Forces Winner-Take-All Game Three

The North Carolina Tar Heels, needing a win or the Oklahoma Sooners would be College Baseball Champions, handled their job. Purchase tickets via Ticketmaster Jason Walk opened the scoring when he stole third in the bottom of the first and scored on a throwing error by catcher Colin Hynek.

College Football News / North Carolina Tar Heels on SI / June 22

UNC Football Film Review: What Jordan Washington Brings to Table

A new offense has entered the villa—err, Chapel Hill. The North Carolina Tar Heels' offense will have a new look in 2026 after the hiring of veteran coach Bobby Petrino as offensive coordinator and numerous additions at every position group.

No Fear of Missing Out on Omaha for Carolina’s Caden Glauber

North Carolina freshman phenom Caden Glauber was originally supposed to graduate from high school on May 29th. Instead, the right-handed reliever was sitting in the dugout watching as teammate Ryan Lynch carved up the VCU Rams in an NCAA Regional.

North Carolina Tar Heels News / North Carolina Tar Heels on SI / June 22

UNC’s Forbes Speaks on Team’s Grit and Resiliency

The North Carolina Tar Heels are now just one win away from snatching their first national title in program history, and their composure in the face of adversity is what has them this close. The Tar Heels tied up the College World Series Finals series with Oklahoma at one game apiece on Sunday.

College Baseball News / Action Network / June 20

Oklahoma vs UNC Prediction, Pick, College World Series Game 1 Odds for Saturday, June 20

The Oklahoma Sooners take on the North Carolina Tar Heels in Game 1 of the College World Series Final at 3 p.m. ET on Saturday, June 20. The game will be broadcast on ESPN.

North Carolina Tar Heels News / Total Pro Sports / June 19

Where Is Caleb Wilson From? All You Need to Know About North Carolina Star’s Ethnicity

Coming out of college basketball, Caleb Wilson has emerged as one such bright young star that every eligible team would want to draft. The hype around him is real after arriving at North Carolina with massive expectations as a five-star recruit.

North Carolina Tar Heels News / Just Baseball / June 19

North Carolina: Infielders Jake Schaffner & Cooper Nicholson’s Return to the Midwest

OMAHA, NE– The North Carolina Tar Heels are playing for their first National Championship in 19 years, and while much of their roster is homegrown, their lineup features six first-year transfers. Despite being an elite East Coast school, Carolina’s order boasts not one but two Midwestern players, Jake Schaffner and Cooper Nicholson.

College Baseball News / Action Network / June 19

College World Series Picks, Predictions: Expert Best Bet for Oklahoma vs North Carolina

And then there were two. The North Carolina Tar Heels battle the Oklahoma Sooners in a best-of-three series in the College World Series finals. By Monday, we’ll have a new champion of college baseball.

North Carolina Tar Heels News / ACC Digital Network / June 17

Watch: North Carolina Is Championship Series Bound

College Baseball News / Just Baseball / June 16

Ryan Lynch: North Carolina’s Unsung Hero in CWS Win Over West Virginia

OMAHA, NE — Omaha is a place where legends are made. It’s also the land of unsung heroes like North Carolina starter Ryan Lynch, who grinded through the first 4.2 innings of the Tar Heels’ 5-2 win over West Virginia on Sunday night.

North Carolina Tar Heels News / Inside The Diamonds / June 15

NCAA Baseball Tournament Day 11: Troy Sends Ole Miss Home, Tar Heels Send Mountaineers to Elimination

The College World Series saw it’s first team eliminated today and another elimination game set to come on Tuesday. Purchase tickets via Ticketmaster Ole Miss jumped on the board first as Judd Utermark singled home a run, then Hayden Federico doubled home a run to make it 2-0.