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UNC Makes Easy Work of WSSU in Final Exhibition Game

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.

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

CJ Mims and the Rise of UNC’s Defensive Front

The Tar Heels’ defense has shown real progress over the past few weeks. Much of that growth has come from the inside, where lineman CJ Mims and his teammates have brought a steadier, more disciplined approach to the line of scrimmage.

Bill Belichick News / North Carolina Tar Heels on SI / October 29
How Players Emerge in the Bill Belichick Era

How Players Emerge in the Bill Belichick Era

The North Carolina Tar Heels football team are going up to Syracuse to take on quarterback Richie Collins and head coach Fran Brown Jr. (now in his second season with the program).

North Carolina Tar Heels News / North Carolina Tar Heels on SI / October 29
Commitment Date Set For Four-Star UNC Target

Commitment Date Set For Four-Star UNC Target

Chamiah Francis, the No. 61 recruit in the Class of 2026, has announced her commitment date. October 31 will be the date when North Carolina learns if the four-star center will be joining Kate Harping on the Tar Heels.

College Football News / North Carolina Tar Heels on SI / October 29
Veteran UNC DB Discusses Defense Growth and Team Unity

Veteran UNC DB Discusses Defense Growth and Team Unity

North Carolina defensive back Will Hardy spoke to the media at the Kenan Football Center on Tuesday, previewing the Tar Heels' Friday night matchup against Syracuse.

North Carolina Tar Heels News / North Carolina Tar Heels on SI / October 29
Future UNC DL Praises Tar Heels Class of 2026

Future UNC DL Praises Tar Heels Class of 2026

North Carolina's ability to successfully flip Jaziel Hart from Penn State could be exactly what this team needs to turn things around. They have a boatload of recruits coming in for their Class of 2026, one of those being Trashawn Ruffin.

Gio Lopez News / North Carolina Tar Heels on SI / October 29
Gio Lopez Opens Up on Development and Belichick Connection

Gio Lopez Opens Up on Development and Belichick Connection

North Carolina quarterback Gio Lopez spoke to the media at the Kenan Football Center on Tuesday ahead of the Tar Heels' upcoming matchup against Syracuse on Friday night.

College Football News / North Carolina Tar Heels on SI / October 28
UNC’s Defensive Grades Revealed After Loss to Virginia

UNC’s Defensive Grades Revealed After Loss to Virginia

North Carolina suffered its fourth consecutive loss last Saturday, falling 17-16 in overtime to No. 16 Virginia in what may have been the Tar Heels’ most complete game of the season.

College Football News / North Carolina Tar Heels on SI / October 28
Why UNC's Growth This Season Matters More Than the Wins

Why UNC's Growth This Season Matters More Than the Wins

The scoreboard has not always reflected the progress happening inside North Carolina’s locker room. After a turbulent start and a series of close losses, the Tar Heels are still searching for rhythm and results.

Bill Belichick News / North Carolina Tar Heels on SI / October 28
Artacho’s Angle: Costly Errors Continue to Hurt UNC Football

Artacho’s Angle: Costly Errors Continue to Hurt UNC Football

North Carolina football and head coach Bill Belichick fell to the California Bears on the West Coast, 21-18, on Friday, Oct 17. After the game, Belichick's

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

Where UNC Landed in Sports Illustrated’s Latest Rankings

North Carolina is getting buzz because they added some nice pieces through the portal, have a stud freshman forward who is projected to be a lottery pick and, well, it's hard not to have hype when discussing the Tar Heels.

Bill Belichick News / Sporting News / October 27

UNC Tar Heels football urged to quickly replace Bill Belichick with coach who has 200-76 career record

North Carolina Tar Heels football coach Bill Belichick may not last beyond the 2025 season, and his potential replacement could be a recently fired SEC coach.

North Carolina Tar Heels News / ACC Digital Network / October 26
Bill Belichick News / Yardbarker / October 27
North Carolina is set to make decision on potentially firing Bill Belichick

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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Bill Belichick News / Field Level Media / October 25
Bill Belichick, UNC almost upset No. 16 Virginia in OT

Bill Belichick, North Carolina come painfully close to upsetting No. 16 Virginia in OT

The Tar Heels were denied in coach Bill Belichick's first game against a ranked opponent, and they fell to 0-5 against power-conference opponents.

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College Football News / The Spun / October 25
ACC Stadium Had 'Embarrassing' Crowd For Kickoff vs. Top-25 Team

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.

Bill Belichick News / Yardbarker / October 23
Highest-paid GM toils under Bill Belichick for 2-4 North Carolina

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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Bill Belichick News / Yardbarker / October 18
Could Bill Belichick, UNC go winless in ACC this season?

Could Bill Belichick, UNC go winless in ACC this season?

North Carolina has clearly proven a disappointment thus far this season.

Cal hangs on to keep Bill Belichick, UNC winless in ACC
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