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UCF takes aim at Bill Belichick's stingy North Carolina defense

When North Carolina and UCF meet Saturday afternoon in Orlando, Fla., it will be a reunion for head coaches Bill Belichick and Scott Frost. Frost was a player with the New York Jets in the late 1990s.

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UNC Head Coach Bill Belichick Gets Real About UCF Matchup

North Carolina head coach Bill Belichick met with reporters Monday at the Kenan Football Center to preview Tuesday’s matchup with UCF. Belichick addressed the Tar Heels’ defensive progress and other key topics.

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

Artacho’s Angle: How Bill Belichick Has Redeemed Himself

On Saturday, September 13, Bill Belichick completed the job of securing his first win inside Kenan Memorial Stadium as North Carolina's football head coach.

College Football News / Heartland College Sports / September 16

Bill Belichick Makes Weird Comment About UCF Ahead of Matchup

Bill Belichick’s recent reference to UCF as just “Central” in a press conference lit up social media and prompted an immediate response from the Knights’ fan base.

College Football News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'College football FBS nicknames' quiz

How many of the FBS college football team nicknames can you name in 11 minutes?

The 'NFL mascot names' quiz

The 'MLB mascot names' quiz

The 'College football color teams' quiz

NFL News / Yardbarker

The 25 greatest players in Big Ten football history

When it comes to picking the 25 greatest football players in Big Ten history, the number of worthy candidates seems endless. Here's our list, listed by position.

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.

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.

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

Recapping UNC's Win Over Richmond

On this episode of the Tar Heels Insider Podcast, beat writers Grant Chachere and Jeremiah Artacho recap everything that happened in North Carolina's 41-6 victory over Richmond.

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

UNC LB Mikai Gbayor Breaks Down Performance in Week 3

North Carolina linebacker Mikai Gbayor met with the media at the Kenan Football Center after the Tar Heels defeated Richmond 41-6 on Saturday.. Carolina

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

Bill Belichick's Quotes After Win Over Richmond

The North Carolina Tar Heels are now 2-1 after Head Coach Bill Belichick and his staff orchestrated their team to successfully defeat the Richmond Spiders , 41-6.

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The 'Active three-TD catch NFL games' quiz

The '450-passing yards, three touchdowns in a loss' quiz

The 'NFL's three-passing TD game leaders' quiz

The 'FBS animal teams' quiz

North Carolina Tar Heels News / North Carolina Tar Heels on SI / September 13

Bill Belichick Breaks Down Thoughts After Win Over Richmond

North Carolina head coach Bill Belichick speaks with the media at the Kenan Football Center after the Tar Heels’ 41-6 win over Richmond on Saturday evening.

College Football News / Field Level Media / September 13

Gio Lopez, defense give Bill Belichick first UNC home win over Richmond

Gio Lopez threw for two touchdowns and ran for a score as North Carolina used defense to control visiting Richmond in a 41-6 victory Saturday in Chapel Hill, N.C.

College Football News / North Carolina Tar Heels on SI / September 13

Bill Belichick Wins in Chapel Hill, June and Shipp Shine

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. — The UNC football team won, 41-6, over the Richmond Spiders. Bill Belichick and the Tar Heels hold a record of 2-1 after their best showing on both sides of the ball, and standout games by running back Demon June and wide receiver Jordan Shipp.

Bill O'Brien Shuts Down Patriots, Bill Belichick Hiring Rumors

It's being reported that one New England Patriots report got it wrong. On Sept. 5, a report was released that Bill Belichick — now with North Carolina — and various details surrounding his final year with the Patriots.

North Carolina Tar Heels News / Yardbarker / September 11

New book reveals how Bill Belichick felt about Tom Brady leaving Patriots

An excerpt from the new book, "Brady vs. Belichick: The Dynasty Debate," reveals what Bill Belichick thought about Tom Brady leaving New England.

North Carolina looks to locate ground game vs. Richmond

How Patriots' Drake Maye can bounce back from sluggish start

'That's a lot': Patriots' Drake Maye has concerning admission about being a starter

The most significant comebacks in NFL history

The 'Other QBs from Tom Brady's first start' quiz

College Football News / Field Level Media / September 11

North Carolina looks to locate ground game vs. Richmond

North Carolina coach Bill Belichick said it feels like a normal week as the Tar Heels prepare to face Richmond on Saturday afternoon at Chapel Hill, N.C.

College Football News / Athlon Sports / September 10

Ohio State 'Team to Watch' for Potential 4-Star Bill Belichick Target

The Ohio State Buckeyes lost one prized 2026 talent to North Carolina, as Bill Belichick helped flip four-star safety Jakob Weatherspoon in July. Now the Buckeyes could get even with the legendary head coach and UNC.

College Football News / LWOSports.com / September 10

NFL Exec Destroys North Carolina After Ban: 'Nobody’s Mad'

After Bill Belichick left the New England Patriots, there has been some bad blood between the NFL and the North Carolina Tar Heels. Belichick even went so far as to say that since he wasn’t allowed at the Patriots facility, then they weren’t allowed at his in UNC.

North Carolina Tar Heels News / Larry Brown Sports / September 9

Bill Belichick, Jordon Hudson have new reason to be upset with Patriots

Bill Belichick and Jordon Hudson have been given another reason to be annoyed with the New England Patriots.

Mike Vrabel weighs in on Bill Belichick's Patriots facility ban

Patriots reportedly had petty retaliation for Bill Belichick, UNC scout ban

25 college players NFL fans should keep an eye on this season

The '2008 NFL playoff coaches and QBs' quiz

North Carolina Tar Heels News / Larry Brown Sports / September 8

Vrabel is not buying Belichick’s explanation for banning scouts

Mike Vrabel is not buying Bill Belichick’s explanation for banning Patriots scouts

New England Patriots coach Mike Vrabel offered a firm response to Bill Belichick’s explanation for banning his team’s scouts from North Carolina’s facilities.

Belichick gives ‘simple’ explanation for why he banned Patriots scouts

Vrabel seems to issue warning to Patriots players after Week 1 loss

What Patriots' Vrabel wants from Drake Maye after loss to Raiders

The 25 most controversial calls in sports history

The 'Starters from Super Bowl XXXVI (Patriots/Rams)' quiz

College Football News / Athlon Sports / September 5

Nick Saban Sends Strong Message to Bill Belichick After North Carolina’s Blowout Loss

The North Carolina Tar Heels had a rough start to the 2025 college football season. UNC hosted TCU in Week 1 and were blown out by the Horned Frogs, 48-14.

North Carolina Tar Heels News / Yardbarker / September 6

Bill Belichick has good reason for banning Patriots from UNC practices

Belichick is taking a beating in the media for banning New England Patriots scouts from Tar Heels practices. But the first-year college coach has good reason not to cut the team he coached for 24 seasons much slack.

Belichick's pettiness results in yet another PR blunder in UNC tenure

Lane Kiffin has stern warning for Ole Miss — and Rebels must listen

Urban Meyer offers passionate defense of Texas' Arch Manning after poor game

Arkansas star makes fiery claim ahead of historic clash with bitter rival

Deion Sanders reacts as son Shilo sends strong message to Buccaneers

North Carolina Tar Heels News / Larry Brown Sports / September 4

North Carolina's Belichick pulls petty move against Patriots

North Carolina HC Bill Belichick pulls petty move against Patriots

Bill Belichick still has hard feelings toward the New England Patriots, as shown by the step his North Carolina program is taking against them.

After lopsided loss, Belichick-led UNC tries to regroup vs. Charlotte

North Carolina's Belichick isn't worried about the venue for his first CFB away game

Robert Kraft reveals his stance on a Belichick statue

The 20 biggest college football season-opening upsets of all time

The '2008 NFL playoff coaches and QBs' quiz

North Carolina Tar Heels News / Yardbarker / September 5

Bill Belichick's pettiness results in another PR blunder

Bill Belichick's pettiness results in yet another PR blunder in UNC tenure

This is purely about Belichick's ego.

Urban Meyer offers passionate defense of Arch Manning after poor game

Former Super Bowl MVP accuses media of being soft on Manning

Historic viewership will be horrid news for Ohio State's prime-time dreams

Deion Sanders reacts as son Shilo sends strong message to Buccaneers

Where these CFB teams must improve the most to win in Week 2

College Football News / Yardbarker / September 4

Belichick and North Carolina flip four-star OT from Tennessee

Bill Belichick and North Carolina flip four-star OT J.B. Shabazz from Tennessee

The idea at North Carolina was that Belichick's Super Bowl legacy would speak for itself on the recruiting trail and counteract his lack of experience at the college level. This serves as proof of concept for the Tar Heels.

North Carolina's Bill Belichick isn't worried about the venue for his first CFB away game

Bill Belichick got clowned for his embarrassing press conference backdrop

Bill Belichick's legacy is safe, but he's fighting for reputation at UNC

15 schools that can throw a wrench in the College Football Playoff

The '2008 NFL playoff coaches and QBs' quiz

College Football News / Larry Brown Sports / September 3

Bill Belichick got clowned for his embarrassing press conference backdrop

It is a safe bet that Bill Belichick did not choose the backdrop for his first North Carolina postgame press conference. The embarrassment Belichick had to endure on the field Monday in his collegiate coaching debut apparently wasn’t bad enough.