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How PFF Evaluated North Carolina’s Defensive Performance Against Richmond

Pro Football Focus released its graded breakdown of North Carolina's 41-6 victory over Richmond on Sept. 13. The Tar Heels only allowed 199 yards of offense.

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Gio Lopez’s Personal Assessment as UNC’s Quarterback

UNC quarterback Gio Lopez threw two touchdowns to wide receiver Jordan Shipp against the Richmond Spiders, helping the Tar Heels win another game during the early stages of the 2025 campaign.

North Carolina Tar Heels News / North Carolina Tar Heels on SI / September 16

How PFF Evaluated North Carolina’s Offensive Performance Against Richmond

North Carolina cruised to a 41-6 win over Richmond on Saturday at Kenan Stadium. The Tar Heels struggled at times to generate sustained offense and lacked explosive plays, but they consistently converted opportunities created by favorable field position to take control of the game.

North Carolina Tar Heels News / ACC Digital Network / September 16

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North Carolina Tar Heels News / North Carolina Tar Heels on SI / September 16

The Self-Starter on the Tar Heels' Roster

Demon June, a freshman from Jacksonville, North Carolina, stands at five-foot-eleven and 215 pounds. June took his first snaps at running back during UNC's 17-point defeat over the Charlotte 49ers, where he finished the contest with 52 yards (averaged 5.8) on nine carries — his longest run being for 19.

North Carolina Tar Heels News / North Carolina Tar Heels on SI / September 16

Rashad Streets Breaks Down Relationship With North Carolina

Rashad Streets is one of the biggest targets for the Tar Heels, and is someone who has remained one of the nation's most intriguing players. He recently caught up with North Carolina Tar Heels On SI to detail his recruitment.

North Carolina Tar Heels News / North Carolina Tar Heels on SI / September 16

Jordan Shipp and Gio Lopez: A Connection Built on Trust

The Carolina offense was missing a piece to their puzzle of success. In the press conference after Week 3’s game against Richmond, quarterback Gio Lopez made it clear that he and his teammates had the skill all along, but what mattered most in the crucial moments was dependability among the players.

North Carolina Tar Heels News / North Carolina Tar Heels on SI / September 15

ACC Awards UNC Linebacker with Player of the Week Honors

North Carolina’s Mikai Gbayor was named the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) Linebacker of the Week after helping the Tar Heel defense keep Richmond out of the endzone in its 41-6 victory over the Spiders at Kenan Stadium on Sept.

North Carolina Tar Heels News / North Carolina Tar Heels on SI / September 15

Extra Seasoning: Tar Heels’ Defense May Have Found Its Flavor

One of the biggest storylines as we enter Week 4 of the college football season has been the ongoing improvement of North Carolina's defense. Yes, you read that right — the Tar Heels have played sound defense the last two weeks.

North Carolina Tar Heels News / North Carolina Tar Heels on SI / September 15

The True Reason Why the Tar Heels Played Richmond

In a season packed with star-studded college program matchups against Clemson and NC State, why did UNC drop Richmond into the schedule? The answer lies in what’s known as a “buy game.” Larger programs often schedule smaller ones, either as a one-off or home-and-home deal, where the big school agrees to pay the smaller school a fee.

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

Why UNC Fans Should Have Hope Rather Than Despair

On this episode of the Tar Heels Insider Podcast, beat writer Grant Chachere explains that UNC fans should stop sulking because other teams in the ACC are struggling that have it worse than the Tar Heels.

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

Good JuJu Emerges: Breakout Performance by Freshman RB Powers UNC

Freshman Demon "Juju" June gave North Carolina fans more than just highlight plays Saturday — he offered a glimpse of what he could mean to the team in the Tar Heels’ 41-6 win over Richmond.

North Carolina Tar Heels News / North Carolina Tar Heels on SI / September 15

North Carolina Target Kaden McCarty Provides Recruiting Updates

The North Carolina Tar Heels have been doing a good job in the 2027 recruiting class, as they have been searching across the nation for many different prospects.

North Carolina Tar Heels News / North Carolina Tar Heels on SI / September 14

Grading UNC's Performance Against Richmond

North Carolina had its most complete game of the season in its 41-6 demolition of Richmond on Saturday. Although the Spiders are an FCS opponent, the result was a promising step for the Tar Heels as they continue to build cohesion and work through their weaknesses.

North Carolina Tar Heels News / Yardbarker / September 11