North Carolina entered Friday’s game at Cal surrounded by distractions. Headlines questioned the locker room. Social media dissected the coaching staff.
North Carolina HC Hubert Davis sat back and watched as his team took the court for their second blue vs. white scrimmage. Earlier this preseason, there was no media availability, and stats were all unofficial.
North Carolina’s Friday night loss brought more frustration than satisfaction, but quarterback Gio Lopez left the field focused on progress, not panic.
As the ACC race gets even more interesting, Virginia will head to Chapel Hill in Week 9 to take on North Carolina. Ahead of the matchup, the early point spread has been released.
North Carolina came very close to securing its first win over a Power Four opponent since Nov. 16, 2024, when it faced California on Friday night. However, the Tar Heels couldn't seal the victory, as the Bears defeated them 21-18.
Three points. That was the difference between North Carolina and California on Friday night on the West Coast as the Tar Heels were a goal-line fumble away from taking the lead and applying even more game pressure on the Bears, despite their home crowd in attendance.
Just when it seemed North Carolina was about to steal a road victory against California, wide receiver Nathan Leacock had the ball knocked loose by Cal cornerback Brent Austin just before crossing into the end zone for what could have been the game-winning touchdown with less than four minutes remaining.
After Tar Heels fans were stuck waiting months to learn of five-star point guard Autumn Fleary's decision, North Carolina failed to land the 2026 No. 12 overall player.
Berkeley, Calif. - North Carolina quarterback Gio Lopez spoke to the media after the Tar Heels lost 21-18 to Cal in heartbreaking fashion on Friday night at California Memorial Stadium I think Kobe has always been a great player at a great fall camp, even great in practice.
North Carolina wide receiver Kobe Paysour and edge rusher Tyler Thompson spoke to the media after UNC's 21-18 loss to Cal on Friday night. Kobe Paysour’s Perspective on the Turnover I mean, turnovers happens in games.
With how wild the transfer portal has been in college sports, it's hard to keep up. Key players seem to be transferring nonstop as they try to chase a championship or simply want to improve their draft stock.
After some reported uncertainty about coach Bill Belichick’s future at North Carolina, the school recently confirmed his commitment. Friday’s game against California will be the Tar Heels’ first game since then in what’s been a rocky start to the legendary coach’s college tenure, to say the least.