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Oct 4, 2014; Chapel Hill, NC, USA; The North Carolina Tar Heels wore camouflage helmets in honor of military appreciation day against the Virginia Tech Hokies at Kenan Memorial Stadium. The Virginia Tech Hokies won 34-17. Mandatory Credit: Rob Kinnan-USA TODAY Sports

North Carolina 2026 Football Top 30 Countdown: No. 8

Logan Lazarczyk

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Jul 19, 2026

2017: Bill Belichick celebrates after Super Bowl LI where the New England Patriots vs The Atlanta Falcon at NRG Stadium, Houston.

5 Reasons for Optimism Ahead of UNC’s 2026 Campaign

Jared Feinberg

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Jul 18, 2026

UNC football coach Bill Belichick during a press conference ahead of the Tar Heels' first spring practice on Tuesday, March 24, 2026.

Belichick Discusses Learning Experiences at UNC

Logan Lazarczyk

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Jul 18, 2026

Oct 30, 2021; South Bend, Indiana, USA; A detail view of a North Carolina Tar Heels football helmet during warmups before the game against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish at Notre Dame Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Cashore-USA TODAY Sports

North Carolina 2026 Football Top 30 Countdown: No. 9

Logan Lazarczyk

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Jul 18, 2026

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Oct 4, 2014; Chapel Hill, NC, USA; The North Carolina Tar Heels wore camouflage helmets in honor of military appreciation day against the Virginia Tech Hokies at Kenan Memorial Stadium. The Virginia Tech Hokies won 34-17. Mandatory Credit: Rob Kinnan-USA TODAY Sports

North Carolina 2026 Football Top 30 Countdown: No. 10

Logan Lazarczyk

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Jul 17, 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

UNC Football Film Review: What Melkart Abou-Jaoude Brings to Table

Jared Feinberg

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Jul 17, 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-USA TODAY Sports

Biggest Questions Facing North Carolina Entering Training Camp

Logan Lazarczyk

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Jul 17, 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-USA TODAY Sports

North Carolina 2026 Football Top 30 Countdown: No. 11

Logan Lazarczyk

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Jul 16, 2026

Sep 13, 2025; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels wide receiver Jordan Shipp (1) scores a touchdown as Richmond Spiders defensive back Lee Bruner IV (19) defends in the first quarter at Kenan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

UNC Football Film Review: What Jordan Shipp Brings to Table

Jared Feinberg

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Jul 16, 2026

Sep 6, 2025; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels defensive coach Steve Belichick during the first quarter against the Charlotte 49ers at Jerry Richardson Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images

Why Steve Belichick Holds Key to UNC Football's Defensive Success

Jared Feinberg

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Jul 16, 2026

What New ACC Tiebreak Policy Means for UNC Football

Logan Lazarczyk

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Jul 16, 2026

Duke managed to win the 2025 ACC title thanks to the conference's fifth tiebreaker.

How the ACC Is Fixing Tiebreakers After Chaotic Season Led to Eight-Win Duke Capturing Football Title

Tim Capurso

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Jul 15, 2026

Dec 28, 2013; Charlotte, NC, USA; A North Carolina Tar Heels helmet lays on the field prior to the start of the game against the Cincinnati Bearcats in the Belk Bowl at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY Sports

North Carolina Football 2026 Top 30 Countdown: No. 12

Logan Lazarczyk

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Jul 15, 2026

Sep 1, 2025; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels head coach Bill Belichick on the sidelines in the first quarter at Kenan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

Key Detail Revealed As UNC Football Training Camp Nears

Logan Lazarczyk

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Jul 15, 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 Countdown: No. 13

Logan Lazarczyk

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Jul 14, 2026

University of North Carolina Head Coach Scott Forbes during the bottom of the third inning at Doug Kingsmore Stadium in Clemson, S.C. Friday, April 10, 2026.

Two Notable Tar Heels Snubbed From 2026 MLB Draft

Justin Backer

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Jul 14, 2026

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

Every QB UNC Will Face This Season, Ranked From Worst to Best

Logan Lazarczyk

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Jul 14, 2026

Oct 30, 2021; South Bend, Indiana, USA; A detail view of a North Carolina Tar Heels football helmet during warmups before the game against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish at Notre Dame Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Cashore-USA TODAY Sports

Former Tar Heel Regarded as College Football All-Time Great

Logan Lazarczyk

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Jul 14, 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-USA TODAY Sports

One UNC Football Assistant Who Proves Critical to 2026 Turnaround

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Jul 14, 2026

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