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On YouTubeCollege Football News / Last Word On Sports / January 11
Mack Brown Caps Off a Strange Year with Legend Status
It has been quite a year for Mack Brown. He has lost his job and been given official legend status by an award committee all within the last 60 days. The Davey O’Brien Award, the one that names the best quarterback in the country, per the voting committee, announced this weekend that Brown is this year’s Legends Award recipient.
North Carolina Tar Heels News / Hardwood Heroics / December 16
Welcome to the Smith Center’: Bill Belichick Makes Appearance at UNC Basketball Game
Bill Belichick made a surprise appearance at the UNC basketball game, much to the delight of fans in the Smith Center. The legendary coach took a moment to soak in the atmosphere, showcasing his support for the Tar Heels while blending the worlds of football and basketball.
Ex Browns Coach Named First Hire for Bill Belichick at UNC
Six-time Super Bowl-winning coach Bill Belichick shocked both the college football and NFL world on Thursday when he was officially introduced as the next head coach at the University of North Carolina.
The 'No. 4 overall NFL Draft picks since 2000' quiz
How many of the players to be chosen with the fourth-overall pick in each NFL Draft since 2000 can you name in five minutes?
College Football News / NCAA Football on ClutchPoints / December 5
North Carolina interviewed Bill Belichick as potential Mack Brown replacement
North Carolina football is in search of their next head coach after firing Mack Brown. The Tar Heels could make a major splash in Brown’s replacement. North Carolina has interviewed legendary head coach Bill Belichick for the position, via Grant Hughes of 247Sports.
College Football News / NCAA Football on ClutchPoints / December 5
North Carolina zeroing in on Mack Brown replacement
Mack Brown has two stints and 193 games under his belt as the head coach of the North Carolina football program, but after a disappointing 6-6 campaign during the 2024 season, the Tar Heels decided to move on from the 73-year-old coach.
College Football News / Mike Farrell Sports / December 5
North Carolina Coaching Search Has Identified a Main Target
North Carolina has been actively pursuing their next head coach since they parted ways with Mack Brown on November 26th. Many names have been floated, but now it looks as though they have identified their main target.
Tennessee Volunteers News / Rocky Top Talk / December 4
Four-star defensive lineman Isaiah Campbell commits to Tennessee 
A big get for Rodney Garner. Tennessee picked up a big commitment late on Wednesday afternoon, adding four-star defensive lineman Isaiah Campbell. The North Carolina product picked Tennessee over the homestate Tar Heels following the departure of head coach Mack Brown last week.
College Football News / NCAA Football on ClutchPoints / December 3
North Carolina football QB makes sudden transfer portal decision after Mack Brown’s exit
The North Carolina football team finished the season against NC State, falling 35-30. The result came a week after the Tar Heels fired head coach Mack Brown.
College Football News / LSU Tigers on SI / December 3
LSU Football in the Mix for Coveted 2025 Quarterback Bryce Baker
Kernersville (NC) four-star quarterback Bryce Baker has become a hot commodity on the recruiting trail over the last two weeks with the recent news of North Carolina head coach Mack Brown being fired.
College Football News / NCAA Football on ClutchPoints / December 1
Mack Brown’s replacement for North Carolina’s bowl game announced
2024 has been a disappointing season on all levels for North Carolina football. The Tar Heels announced that they were firing head coach Mack Brown before last week’s rivalry game against NC State, even after Brown got them to bowl eligibility.
College Football News / Athlon Sports / November 30
Mack Brown Reveals Frustration With North Carolina's Decision To Fire Him
North Carolina head coach Mack Brown finished out his career with the Tar Heels losing to North Carolina State 35-30. On Tuesday, the school chose to fire the 73-year-old coach.
College Football News / Field Level Media / November 29
North Carolina hosts NC State in Mack Brown's home finale
In most cases, a regular-season finale between two teams with a combined 11 wins wouldn't be too compelling. That's hardly the case on Saturday in Chapel Hill, N.C., where North Carolina's Mack Brown coaches his final home game against rival North Carolina State.
College Football News / College Football News / November 29
North Carolina vs NC State Prediction, Preview: Mack Brown’s Final Home Game
Anything interesting happening with the North Carolina football program lately? Head coach Mack Brown won’t be back after the end of this season following
College Football News / Last Word On Sports / November 27
Mack Brown Firing; It Didn’t Need To Be Like This
Mack Brown was fired as North Carolina’s head football Wednesday. And with the ouster, also came another sign of the passing of the guard in college football.
College Football News / Field Level Media / November 26
Take 5: Candidates to replace Mack Brown at UNC
North Carolina will usher in a new era after announcing Tuesday that head coach Mack Brown will not return next season. So, where do the Tar Heels turn next as they move on from the winningest coach in program history?
The 'College football coaches with the most bowl wins' quiz
It is important to end the season on a high note. In six minutes, can you name the college football coaches with eight or more wins in bowl games?
College Football News / Field Level Media / November 26
North Carolina's Mack Brown won't return in 2025
Mack Brown will not return as head coach at North Carolina next season, the school announced Tuesday. The Tar Heels (6-5, 3-4 Atlantic Coast Conference) play their regular-season finale Saturday at home against rival North Carolina State.
College Football News / Larry Brown Sports / November 26
UNC announces decision on Mack Brown’s future
Mack Brown’s second stint as the head coach at North Carolina will soon come to a close. UNC announced in a statement on Tuesday that Brown will not return to the team next season.
College Football News / Field Level Media / November 25
Mack Brown expresses desire to return to UNC in 2025
Mack Brown intends to return to North Carolina next year for his 36th season as an FBS head coach. Asked about his future at his weekly press conference Monday, the 73-year-old Brown said, "You never talk to your athletic director until the year's over.
North Carolina Tar Heels News / Larry Brown Sports / November 25
Mack Brown has one-word response to question about his future at UNC
Mack Brown fueled speculation that he might be on the verge of retirement when he was frustrated earlier in the season, but the North Carolina coach has now confirmed he wants to return in 2025.
North Carolina Tar Heels News / Larry Brown Sports / November 21
UNC's Mack Brown reportedly makes big decision on future
He has taken the Tar Heels to bowl games each year, though they have lost the last four.
North Carolina Tar Heels News / The Spun / November 21
Report: Mack Brown Makes Decision On His Future At North Carolina
Mack Brown doesn't intend to end his coaching career after the 2024 season. North Carolina is 6-4 in Brown's sixth season since returning to the program he ran from 1988 to 1997.
North Carolina Tar Heels News / Yardbarker / September 24
UNC's Mack Brown says he made a huge mistake after upset loss
It was, truthfully, an unconscionable loss for North Carolina.
North Carolina Tar Heels News / Larry Brown Sports / September 22
North Carolina HC Mack Brown sets record straight on future
North Carolina HC Mack Brown was ready to fire himself after his team gave up 70 points to James Madison on Saturday.
North Carolina Tar Heels News / Yardbarker / August 13
North Carolina HC Mack Brown is already sick of his team's penalty problem
There are a few things that make an old-school head coach more upset than unforced errors, and Mack Brown, who has been a college football head coach since 1985, certainly qualifies as old-school.
North Carolina Tar Heels News / Yardbarker / July 25
72-year-old Mack Brown fires back at rival coaches who are critical of his age
Mack Brown offered a sharp rebuke to critics who questioned his age.
North Carolina Tar Heels News / Yardbarker / July 25
UNC's Mack Brown explains how losing star QBs to NFL benefits team
North Carolina head coach Mack Brown doesn't sound particularly concerned that the program lost quarterback Drake Maye to the NFL.
North Carolina Tar Heels News / North Carolina Tar Heels on SI / January 17, 2024
Prized 2025 Recruit From Georgia Commits to Tar Heels
UNC football head coach Mack Brown and his staff hadn't landed a 2025 prep in over two months. But on Wednesday afternoon, Gainesville (Ga.) offensive tackle Alex Payne announced his verbal commitment to the Tar Heels and became the program's top prize thus far in the cycle.
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