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Sean Thompkins started in five games for Baylor in 2025 and has two years of eligibility remaining.

Nebraska Attempting to Flip Former Baylor Offensive Lineman from Current Commitment

Trevor Tarr

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Jan 9, 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 Loses Recent Commit to Big 12 Program

Logan Lazarczyk

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Jan 9, 2026

Oct 25, 2025; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels quarterback Gio Lopez (7) looks to pass in the first quarter at Kenan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

Why the Addition of Quarterback Gio Lopez Makes Perfect Sense for Wake Forest

Justin Kontul

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Jan 8, 2026

Nov 29, 2025; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels head coach Bill Belichick on the sideline during the second half of the game against NC State Wolfpack at Carter-Finley Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jaylynn Nash-Imagn Images

Current State of North Carolina's Quarterback Room

Logan Lazarczyk

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Jan 8, 2026

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Nov 22, 2025; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels head coach Bill Belichick watches play during the first half against the Duke Blue Devils at Kenan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: William Howard-Imagn Images

North Carolina Lands Top Tackling Linebacker

Logan Lazarczyk

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Jan 8, 2026

Nov 29, 2025; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels wide receiver Jordan Shipp (1) celebrates a touchdown during the first half of the game against NC State Wolfpack at Carter-Finley Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jaylynn Nash-Imagn Images

Star Wideout Returns to North Carolina

Logan Lazarczyk

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Jan 8, 2026

Nov 29, 2025; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels quarterback Gio Lopez (7) runs with the football during the first half of the game against NC State Wolfpack at Carter-Finley Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jaylynn Nash-Imagn Images

Gio Lopez Signs With North Carolina's ACC Rival

Logan Lazarczyk

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Jan 8, 2026

Nov 29, 2025; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels head coach Bill Belichick on the sideline during the second half of the game against NC State Wolfpack at Carter-Finley Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jaylynn Nash-Imagn Images

North Carolina's Worst Moves in Early Portal Review

Logan Lazarczyk

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Jan 8, 2026

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

UNC Making Progress With Elite 2027 Quarterback

Max Dorsey

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Jan 8, 2026

Sep 13, 2025; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; Richmond Spiders head coach Russ Huesman talks to North Carolina Tar Heels general manger Michael Lombardi and head coach Bill Belichick before the game at Kenan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

North Carolina's 2 Best Moves In Portal Review

Logan Lazarczyk

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Jan 8, 2026

Aug 30, 2025; Seattle, Washington, USA; Colorado State Rams tight end Jaxxon Warren (19) catches a touchdown pass against the Washington Huskies during the third quarter at Husky Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-Imagn Images

Former Colorado State Tight End Officially Signs With UNC

Justin Backer

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Jan 8, 2026

Oct 25, 2025; Louisville, Kentucky, USA; Boston College Eagles head coach Bill O'Brien questions a call during the second half against the Louisville Cardinals at L&N Federal Credit Union Stadium. Louisville defeated Boston College 38-24. Mandatory Credit: Jamie Rhodes-Imagn Images

Major college football program dealt blow from ACC foe on All-Conference 1,300-Yard RB

Jonathan Adams

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Jan 7, 2026

Oct 4, 2025; Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA; Wisconsin Badgers wide receiver Trech Kekahuna (2) rushes at Michigan Wolverines linebacker Ernest Hausmann (15) in the first half at Michigan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images

North Carolina Adds Depth to Receiving Corps

Logan Lazarczyk

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Jan 7, 2026

Nov 22, 2025; College Station, Texas, USA; Texas A&M Aggies quarterback Miles O'Neill (16) hands the ball off Texas A&M Aggies running back AJ DiNota (41) before a game against the Samford Bulldogs at Kyle Field. Mandatory Credit: Joseph Buvid-Imagn Images

North Carolina Signs Veteran Quarterback

Logan Lazarczyk

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Jan 7, 2026

Michigan State's Ade Willie celebrates after breaking up a Youngstown State pass during the first quarter on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025, at Spartan Stadium in East Lansing.

North Carolina Adds Seasoned Veteran to Secondary

Logan Lazarczyk

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Jan 7, 2026

Nov 22, 2025; Tucson, Arizona, USA; Baylor Bears offensive lineman Sean Thompkins (65) against the Arizona Wildcats at Casino Del Sol Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

North Carolina Continues to Strengthen Line with Latest Addition

Logan Lazarczyk

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Jan 7, 2026

Sep 13, 2025; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels defensive lineman Melkart Abou-Jaoude (9 ) celebrates with defensive lineman Smith Vilbert (8) after making a sack in the first quarter at Kenan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

North Carolina Retains Star Pass Rusher

Logan Lazarczyk

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Jan 7, 2026

Nov 22, 2025; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels wide receiver Jordan Shipp (1) celebrates after a touchdown during the second half at Kenan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: William Howard-Imagn Images

North Carolina Adds Explosive Receiver in Transfer Portal

Logan Lazarczyk

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Jan 6, 2026

Nov 22, 2025; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels quarterback Gio Lopez (7) celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the first half against Duke Blue Devils at Kenan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: William Howard-Imagn Images

North Carolina Bolsters Offensive Line with Transfer Acquisition

Logan Lazarczyk

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Jan 6, 2026

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