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Michigan State mascot Sparty runs out of the tunnel before kickoff against Michigan at Spartan Stadium in East Lansing on Saturday, October 25, 2025.

3 Approaches MSU Football Could Take for Successful 2026

Jared Feinberg

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59 Minutes Ago

Oct 4, 2025; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; Clemson Tigers wide receiver Bryant Wesco Jr. (12) attempts to catch a pass in the end zone as North Carolina Tar Heels defensive backs Coleman Bryson (16) and Marcus Allen (29) defend in the first quarter at Kenan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

Three 2026 UNC Football Defensive Backs Who Could Surprise

Jared Feinberg

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59 Minutes Ago

Sep 13, 2025; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels head coach Bill Belichick on the sidelines in the second quarter at Kenan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

3 Defensive Statistical Categories UNC Football Could Improve

Jared Feinberg

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Jun 25, 2026

Arkansas interim coach Bobby Petrino on the sidelines during a college football game between Tennessee and Arkansas at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tennessee on Oct. 11, 2025.

Three Offensive Statistical Categories UNC Football Could Improve

Jared Feinberg

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Jun 24, 2026

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Nov 29, 2025; Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks interim head coach Bobby Petrino prior to a game against the Missouri Tigers at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-Imagn Images

Why There Is Hope for North Carolina's 2026 Offense

Jared Feinberg

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Jun 23, 2026

Oct 17, 2025; Berkeley, California, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels head coach Bill Belichick looks on before the game against the California Golden Bears at California Memorial Stadium.

Colorado Buffaloes' Recruiting Ranking After Losing Commit to Bill Belichick

Ben Armendariz

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Jun 23, 2026

Colorado Buffaloes head coach Deion Sanders looks on during a time out in the game against the Utah Utes during the second quarter at Rice-Eccles Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-Imagn Images

Colorado Recruiting Targets Following Jaiden Lindsay Decommitment

Lorenzo Reyna

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Jun 22, 2026

Oct 31, 2025; Syracuse, New York, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels head coach Bill Belichick looks to the clock in the fourth quarter game against the Syracuse Orange at the JMA Wireless Dome. Mandatory Credit: Mark Konezny-Imagn Images

North Carolina Football 2026 Top 30 Players: No. 28

Logan Lazarczyk

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Jun 22, 2026

Jun 14, 2026; Omaha, NE, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels pitcher Caden Glauber (27) reacts to the win against the West Virginia Mountaineers at Charles Schwab Field. Mandatory Credit: Steven Branscombe-Imagn Images

How Caden Glauber’s Heroics Impacted UNC’s Title Hopes

Justin Backer

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Jun 22, 2026

Sep 20, 2025; Austin, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns tight end Jordan Washington (84) and teammates react after Washington scored a touchdown during the first half against the Sam Houston Bearkats at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images

UNC Football Film Review: What Jordan Washington Brings to Table

Jared Feinberg

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Jun 22, 2026

Jun 5, 2026; Chapel Hill, NC, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels outfielder Owen Hull (8) hits the ball in the seventh inning agains the USC Trojans at Boshamer Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Zachary Taft-Imagn Images

UNC’s Forbes Speaks on Team’s Grit and Resiliency

Justin Backer

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Jun 22, 2026

Oct 28, 2023; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; A detailed view of a North Carolina Tar Heels helmet on the field before a game against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets at Bobby Dodd Stadium at Hyundai Field. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images

North Carolina Lands 2027 4-Star Wide Receiver

Logan Lazarczyk

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Jun 22, 2026

Nov 26, 2022; Athens, Georgia, USA; Georgia Bulldogs head coach Kirby Smart (right) talks to Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets interim head coach Brent Key prior to the game at Sanford Stadium.

Elite 4-Star WR Snubs Three Major College Football Programs in Recruitment Update

Rowan Fisher Shotton

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Jun 21, 2026

Penn State Nittany Lions defensive end Jaylen Harvey (44) tackles Purdue Boilermakers running back Devin Mockobee (45) Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024, during the NCAA football game at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, Ind. Penn State Nittany Lions won 49-10.

UNC Football Film Review: What Jaylen Harvey Brings to Table

Jared Feinberg

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Jun 21, 2026

Oct 28, 2023; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; A detailed view of a North Carolina Tar Heels helmet on the field before a game against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets at Bobby Dodd Stadium at Hyundai Field. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images

North Carolina Football 2026 Top 30 Players: No. 29

Logan Lazarczyk

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Jun 21, 2026

Oct 25, 2025; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels head coach Bill Belichick with the team before the game at Kenan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

North Carolina Football 2026 Top 30 Players: No. 30

Logan Lazarczyk

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Jun 20, 2026

Nov 22, 2025; College Station, Texas, USA; Texas A&M Aggies quarterback Miles O'Neill (16) runs with the ball in the first half of game against the Samford Bulldogs at Kyle Field. Mandatory Credit: Joseph Buvid-Imagn Images

UNC Football Film Review: What Miles O'Neil Brings to Table

Jared Feinberg

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Jun 20, 2026

Jun 5, 2026; Chapel Hill, NC, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels outfielder Owen Hull (8) hits the ball in the seventh inning agains the USC Trojans at Boshamer Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Zachary Taft-Imagn Images

'Best' Becoming Key Term With UNC Ahead of National Championship

Justin Backer

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Jun 19, 2026

Ohio State Buckeyes tight end Jelani Thurman (15) catches a touchdown pass during the second half of the NCAA football game against the Grambling State Tigers at Ohio Stadium on Sept. 6, 2025. Ohio State won 70-0.

UNC Football Film Review: What Jelani Thurman Brings to Table

Jared Feinberg

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Jun 18, 2026

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