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North Carolina Tar Heels News / North Carolina Tar Heels on SI / September 1
3 Most Pivotal Players on UNC’s Basketball Roster

3 Most Pivotal Players on UNC’s Basketball Roster

The North Carolina Tar Heels basketball program is entering a pivotal 2026-27 season, with several moving parts on the coaching staff and roster. Throughout the offseason, North Carolina has made additions to the roster, sprinkling in reinforcements after the original transfer portal window activity concluded.

North Carolina Tar Heels News / ACC Digital Network / August 31
Jelani Thurman News / North Carolina Tar Heels on SI / August 31
Jelani Thurman Details Excitement After Early UNC Breakout

Jelani Thurman Details Excitement After Early UNC Breakout

While the North Carolina Tar Heels left much to be desired for large stretches in Saturday's win over the TCU Horned Frogs in Dublin, Ireland, there were several reasons to be cautiously optimistic about this team moving forward.

College Football News / North Carolina Tar Heels on SI / August 31
'Good Team Defense.' Belichick Highlights UNC's Defensive Prowess

'Good Team Defense.' Belichick Highlights UNC's Defensive Prowess

The North Carolina Tar Heels crawled through the finish line on Saturday, defeating the TCU Horned Frogs 15-10 in Dublin, Ireland. Considering the circumstances , North Carolina had plenty of positives, but the defense deserves the lion's share of the credit for stifling TCU multiple times in daunting situations.

College Football News / Yardbarker / August 31
What the win over TCU really means for North Carolina

What the win over TCU really means for North Carolina

The shift from a 34-point loss to a five-point win over the same team while relying more on situational discipline than an explosive offense is the kind of foundation the Tar Heels didn't have at any point last season.

Bill Belichick, North Carolina put rocky offseason behind them with win over TCU
North Carolina slides past TCU in low-scoring affair in Ireland
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North Carolina Tar Heels News / ACC Digital Network / August 30
North Carolina Tar Heels News / North Carolina Tar Heels on SI / August 30
This UNC Veteran Could Eventually Be at End of Rotation

This UNC Veteran Could Eventually Be at End of Rotation

One of the more interesting things that happened last season for the Tar Heels involved the usage of one particular player.  Guard Jaydon Young started four games for the Heels last season despite only averaging a little over seven minutes on the court per game.

Mike Malone News / North Carolina Tar Heels on SI / August 30
Why UNC's Michael Malone Hire Well-Respected Among Coaches

Why UNC's Michael Malone Hire Well-Respected Among Coaches

It goes without saying that the North Carolina Tar Heels will look drastically different from last season, with a completely revamped roster. The newness also extends to the coaching staff, as everyone knows that the Tar Heels hired Michael Malone as the next head coach of the basketball program.

North Carolina Tar Heels News / North Carolina Tar Heels on SI / August 30
How UNC Can Respond if Cameron Fens Deemed Ineligible

How UNC Can Respond if Cameron Fens Deemed Ineligible

It's complete mayhem in college sports right now, as student-athletes have been seeking a fifth year of eligibility. While some players have been granted that extra year, others were waiting for court rulings to determine their future.

College Football News / ESPN / August 29

College football is back, and Bill Belichick's North Carolina? 'They've improved'

College football made its now annual restart in Ireland, where local color mixed with Carolina blue and TCU purple.

North Carolina Tar Heels News / The42 / August 29

In pics: Aviva Stadium hosts College Football Classic as North Carolina prevail

North Carolina Tar Heels defeated the TCU Horned Frogs in Dublin.

Bill Belichick News / North Carolina Tar Heels on SI / August 29
Tar Heel Nation Excited As Belichick Earns First Signature Win

Tar Heel Nation Excited As Belichick Earns First Signature Win

The North Carolina Tar Heels opened up their long-awaited 2026-27 college football season on Saturday against TCU in Dublin, Ireland. With head coach Bill Belichick entering this season on the hot seat, the pressure was immensely high for the Tar Heels to deliver right away.

College Football News / Yardbarker / August 29
Belichick, UNC put rocky offseason behind them with win over TCU

Bill Belichick, North Carolina put rocky offseason behind them with win over TCU

The North Carolina Tar Heels and Belichick put a difficult offseason behind them in a Week 0 win over the TCU Horned Frogs.

North Carolina slides past TCU in low-scoring affair in Ireland
The 'College football color teams' quiz
College Football News / North Carolina Tar Heels on SI / August 29
Predicting North Carolina’s Stat Lines Against TCU

Predicting North Carolina’s Stat Lines Against TCU

It's finally time to see how the changes the North Carolina Tar Heels orchestrated this offseason will affect the product on the field. North Carolina’s season begins against TCU in Dublin, Ireland, on Saturday, a rematch from last season when the Horned Frogs defeated the Tar Heels 48-14 in Chapel Hill.

North Carolina Tar Heels News / North Carolina Tar Heels on SI / August 29
One UNC Player Being Overlooked Heading Into 2026-27 Season

One UNC Player Being Overlooked Heading Into 2026-27 Season

Michael Malone has put together quite a deep roster in his first season with the Tar Heels. The combination of transfer, international, and freshman talent gives Carolina a strong mix heading into the 2026-27 season.

North Carolina Tar Heels News / Yardbarker / August 29
UNC's Bill Belichick might officially be on the hot seat

UNC's Bill Belichick might officially be on the hot seat

Legendary head coach Bill Belichick won't get the benefit of the doubt forever, especially after a bit of a shakeup in the UNC program after such a disappointing and scandal-riddled season.

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North Carolina expected to be without DC Steve Belichick against TCU
College football is back: Five questions that will define 2026 season
The 'College football color teams' quiz
College Football News / North Carolina Tar Heels on SI / August 29
What UNC Football Training Camp Means For 2027 Recruiting Class

What UNC Football Training Camp Means For 2027 Recruiting Class

For months, the speculation and anticipation surrounding the North Carolina Tar Heels football program have been astronomically intense. That process began in the transfer portal, extended into training camp, and eventually culminated in the season opener.

North Carolina Tar Heels News / North Carolina Tar Heels on SI / August 29
Former UNC Football Top Recruit Could Be on Outside Again

Former UNC Football Top Recruit Could Be on Outside Again

The North Carolina Tar Heels football program hasn't been known for its recruiting prowess, but this offseason, the front office compiled one of the better classes in the country.

Bill Belichick News / ESPN / August 28

Is the Bill Belichick era at North Carolina already coming to a close?

As Bill Belichick enters Year 2 at the helm of UNC, is the end already in sight?

Bill Belichick News / Yardbarker / August 27
North Carolina expected to be without DC Steve Belichick against TCU

North Carolina expected to be without DC Steve Belichick against TCU

Defensive coordinator Steve Belichick is not expected to be with the team in Week 1.

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North Carolina Tar Heels News / ACC Digital Network / August 24

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