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North Carolina football coach Bill Belichick says ‘nothing’s changed’ with regard to his plan to stay at UNC as jobs open around the NFL.

Bill Belichick Had Two-Word Response When Asked About NFL Job Openings

Dan Lyons

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Jan 6, 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

Lombardi's Mindset Has Embodied UNC's Portal Activity

Logan Lazarczyk

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Jan 6, 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.

North Carolina Lands Talented Pass Rusher

Logan Lazarczyk

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Jan 6, 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 Signs Defensive Lineman

Logan Lazarczyk

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Jan 6, 2026

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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

North Carolina Shocked by Latest Transfer Portal Departure

Logan Lazarczyk

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Jan 6, 2026

Oct 17, 2025; Berkeley, California, USA; (Editors Notes: Caption Correction) North Carolina Tar Heels tight end Connor Cox (81) gets tackled by California Golden Bears linebacker Cade Uluave (0) in the second quarter at California Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Eakin Howard-Imagn Images

UNC Loses Tight End To Transfer Portal

Justin Backer

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Jan 6, 2026

Wisconsin Badgers wide receiver Trech Kekahuna (2) is transferring to North Carolina along with quarterback Billy Edwards (not pictured)

Standout Wisconsin Badgers wide receiver transfers to North Carolina along with QB Billy Edwards

Lorin Cox

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Jan 5, 2026

Sep 30, 2017; Atlanta, GA, USA; 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. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images

UNC Lands Transfer Portal Tight End

Max Dorsey

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Jan 5, 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

UNC Lands Wisconsin Quarterback Transfer

Max Dorsey

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Jan 4, 2026

Former Wisconsin quarterback Billy Edwards Jr. committed to UNC in the transfer portal.

Bill Belichick, UNC Land Wisconsin QB Billy Edwards Jr. in Transfer Portal

Madison Williams

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Jan 4, 2026

Nov 22, 2025; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; Duke Blue Devils wide receiver Sahmir Hagans (2) is tackled after a catch by North Carolina Tar Heels defensive back Jaiden Patterson (18) during the second half at Kenan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: William Howard-Imagn Images

North Carolina's Secondary Receives Good News

Logan Lazarczyk

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Jan 4, 2026

Sep 20, 2025; Orlando, Florida, USA; UCF Knights running back Myles Montgomery (22) is tackled by North Carolina Tar Heels defensive lineman Leroy Jackson (91) during the first quarter at the Bounce House Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mike Watters-Imagn Images

North Carolina Retains Up-and-Coming Pass Rusher

Logan Lazarczyk

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Jan 4, 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

UNC to Host ACC Linebacker Transfer For Official Visit

Max Dorsey

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Jan 4, 2026

Former LSU Football Cornerback, Louisiana Native Visiting North Carolina Tar Heels

Zack Nagy

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Jan 3, 2026

Nov 22, 2025; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels running back Demon June (12) is wrapped by Duke Blue Devils defensive end Bryce Davis (14) during the first half at Kenan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: William Howard-Imagn Images

UNC Freshman RB Announces Intent To Return in 2026

Justin Backer

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Jan 3, 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

UNC Named School to Watch for Three-Star Transfer Quarterback

Max Dorsey

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Jan 3, 2026

Multiple college football programs in the mix to sign SEC transfer quarterback

James Parks

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Jan 1, 2026

Oct 25, 2025; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; Virginia Cavaliers tight end Sage Ennis (0) with the ball as North Carolina Tar Heels defensive back Gavin Gibson (5) and defensive back Will Hardy (31) defend in the first quarter at Kenan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

North Carolina in the Mix For Four-Star 2027 Safety

Max Dorsey

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Jan 1, 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

What to Expect From North Carolina in the Transfer Portal

Logan Lazarczyk

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Dec 31, 2025

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