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This week was not the best for the North Carolina Tar Heels, who dropped to 13-2 after losing to the SMU Mustangs 97-83 on Saturday at the Moody Coliseum.

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UNC’s Davis Explains Mid-Week Plan of Attack

It was a disappointing weekend for the North Carolina Tar Heels, who suffered a 97-83 loss to the SMU Mustangs at the Moody Coliseum on Saturday. It was not the type of performance we have been accustomed to seeing with the Tar Heels.

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North Carolina Signs Veteran Quarterback

It has been well-documented that the North Carolina Tar Heels' quarterback production in 2025 did not live up to the expectations set by the coaching staff and supporters.

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North Carolina Continues to Strengthen Line with Latest Addition

Offensive line production was subpar for the North Carolina Tar Heels last season, leading to one of the most disappointing finishes in program history, based on the lofty expectations after hiring Bill Belichick as the head coach.

North Carolina Tar Heels News / North Carolina Tar Heels on SI / January 7

North Carolina Retains Star Pass Rusher

What was once a disastrous offseason, has shifted into a productive and hopeful timeline for the North Carolina Tar Heels. After losing over 25 players to the transfer portal, North Carolina has recovered considerably, bringing back several key contributors while landing multiple veteran players that can come in and make an immediate impact.

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

North Carolina Adds Explosive Receiver in Transfer Portal

This past season was far below expectations for the North Carolina Tar Heels' football program. After hiring Bill Belichick as the head coach, the buzz around North Carolina reached astronomical heights, as the 73-year-old coach was supposed to deliver a winning culture.

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Here's Where Tar Heels Rank After Weekend Result

After losing to the SMU Mustangs on Saturday, the North Carolina Tar Heels slid five spots to No. 17 in the latest AP Poll college basketball rankings, which were released on Monday.

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Seth Trimble, Hubert Davis Disappointed with UNC's Offensive Execution

The North Carolina Tar Heels fell to 13-2 on the season after falling to the SMU Mustangs 97-83 on Saturday afternoon at the Moody Coliseum in Dallas, Texas.

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North Carolina Loss Had These 2 Positives

It is difficult to find positives when your team loses a significant game, and despite the North Carolina Tar Heels suffering a 97-83 defeat on Saturday against the SMU Mustangs, there are still multiple aspects that stood out for the Tar Heels.

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

2 Vectors in North Carolina’s Defeat on Saturday

With the loss on Saturday, the North Carolina Tar Heels fell to 13-2, while snapping their seven-game winning streak. The SMU Mustangs controlled the tempo from start to finish, taking a double-digit lead in the second half, leading to a 97-83 victory .

Hubert Davis News / North Carolina Tar Heels on SI / January 5

Defense let North Carolina Down in Loss to SMU, Davis Says

The North Carolina Tar Heels fell to the SMU Mustangs 97-83 on Saturday afternoon, snapping their seven-game winning streak. North Carolina had gone through December without losing a single game in that span.

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North Carolina's 3 Top Performances in Loss to SMU

Saturday's loss to the SMU Mustangs snapped the North Carolina Tar Heels' seven-game win streak, and was the first time they suffered a loss in over a month.

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Caleb Wilson gets his ankle broken during North Carolina-SMU game

No. 12 North Carolina Tar Heels star freshman Caleb Wilson has quite a collection of amazing plays in the 2025-26 college basketball season, but a moment in the second half of Saturday’s matchup against the SMU Mustangs is certainly not going to be part of his highlight montage.

No. 12 North Carolina's defense nonexistent in concerning loss to SMU