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Grading UNC's Performance in its Dominant Win Over Syracuse

North Carolina delivered its most dominant performance of the season, scoring 21 unanswered points in the second half to defeat Syracuse 27-10 on the road at JMA Wireless Dome.

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UNC Adds Class of 2026 Four-Star LB

Halloween will be a day to remember for the rest of Duyon (DQ) Forkpa Jr. The four-star linebacker out of Baltimore, MD, pledged his commitment to Bill Belichick and the North Carolina Tar Heels.

College Football News / Larry Brown Sports / November 1

Bill Belichick feels 'great' after getting ACC monkey off his back

In a much-needed comeback victory, North Carolina Tar Heels head coach Bill Belichick notched his first ACC win.

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Gio Lopez News / ACC Digital Network / October 31

Watch: North Carolina QB Gio Lopez Highlights vs. Syracuse

North Carolina Tar Heels News / ACC Digital Network / October 31

Watch: North Carolina RB Demon June Highlights vs. Syracuse

North Carolina Tar Heels News / ACC Digital Network / October 31

Watch: Tough catch on the 77-yard TD #unctarheels #uncfootball #accfootball #football #collegefootball

Hubert Davis News / North Carolina Tar Heels on SI / October 31

Hubert Davis’ Emphasis on Ball Security

The North Carolina men's basketball team has completed its preseason with a loss against BYU on the West Coast in Salt Lake City, Utah, by a margin of two points and a victory at home against Winston-Salem State.

North Carolina Tar Heels News / ACC Digital Network / October 31

Watch: Bella Gaetino ➡️ Kate Fasse ➡️ Bella Devey #unctarheels #soccer #ncaasoccer #collegesports #sports

North Carolina Tar Heels News / North Carolina Tar Heels on SI / October 31

Can North Carolina Finally Get Out of Its Own Way?

North Carolina’s season has been defined by frustration. In nearly every close game, the Tar Heels have found ways to beat themselves more than they’ve been beaten by anyone else.

North Carolina Tar Heels News / ACC Digital Network / October 31

Watch: 3 days until ACC basketball #unctarheels #uncbasketball #collegebasketball #ncaabasketball #ncaamb

North Carolina Tar Heels News / ACC Digital Network / October 31

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College Football News / Athlon Sports / October 31

North Carolina vs. Syracuse Prediction, Game Preview

North Carolina has been a disaster in Year 1 under coach Bill Belichick. Still winless against power conference competition, the Tar Heels have been outclassed for much of the season. However, UNC (2-5, 0-3 ACC) has quietly been playing better football over the past two weeks in one-score losses at Cal and in overtime at home against then-No.

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

Tar Heels Land 3-Star WR as Sixth Receiver in 2026 Class

North Carolina has the largest recruiting class in the country, and entering Thursday, the Tar Heels had 38 commitments. By the afternoon, that number increased to 39.

College Basketball News / North Carolina Tar Heels on SI / October 30

UNC's Jaydon Young on Second Half Adjustments vs. WSSU

North Carolina guard Jaydon Young spoke to the media following the Tar Heels' 95-53 win over Winston-Salem State in an exhibition game on Wednesday night.

Gio Lopez News / North Carolina Tar Heels on SI / October 30

Gio Lopez Gains Comfort On Gridiron Amidst Important Stretch

Gio Lopez transferred from South Alabama, a part of the Sun Belt Conference, to step into the spotlight and change the culture of football at North Carolina .

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

UNC Makes Easy Work of WSSU in Final Exhibition Game

North Carolina defeats Winston Salem State in its final exhibition game, 95-68, after a strong second-half performance. The Tar Heels shot 33-for-66 (50%) from the field and 12-for-32 (37.5%) from beyond the arc.

Bill Belichick News / Yardbarker / October 27

North Carolina is set to make decision on potentially firing Bill Belichick

On Saturday, North Carolina lost its fourth game in a row in a 17-16 nailbiter to No. 16 Virginia.

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College Football News / The Spun / October 25

ACC Stadium Had 'Embarrassing' Crowd For Kickoff vs. Top-25 Team

Usually, fans love to show up to college football games if their school is competing against a top-25 opponent. However, that wasn't the case for this Saturday afternoon's showdown between No.

North Carolina Tar Heels News / Yardbarker / October 23

Highest-paid GM toils under Bill Belichick for 2-4 North Carolina

Michael Lombardi of North Carolina is the highest-paid general manager in college football this season, according to data released by USA Today on Thursday.

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