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Quarterback Darian Mensah transferred from Duke to Miami this offseason.

Projecting Every ACC Starting Quarterback Ahead of the 2026 College Football Season

Zach Koons

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May 14, 2026

Bill Belichick and girlfriend Jordon Hudson on the dirt track before the 2026 Kentucky Oaks race at Churchill Downs on Friday, May 1, 2026

Talented UNC WR Could Be Key to Offensive Success in 2026

Jared Feinberg

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May 13, 2026

Sep 6, 2025; Durham, North Carolina, USA; Duke Blue Devils head coach Manny Diaz during the fourth quarter against the Illinois Fighting Illini at Wallace Wade Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Zachary Taft-Imagn Images

Duke Football Must Start Strong To Stay Ahead in ACC

Jared Feinberg

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May 13, 2026

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

Former Bowl MVP Has Chance to Shine for UNC

Jared Feinberg

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May 12, 2026

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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

Why Abou Jaoude Could Help UNC to Successful 2026 Campaign

Jared Feinberg

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May 11, 2026

Jan 19, 2026; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; TV analyst Bill Belichick watches the Miami Hurricanes play the Indiana Hoosiers during the first half of the College Football Playoff National Championship game at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

The Silver Lining of UNC’s Offseason

Justin Backer

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May 11, 2026

Florida State Seminoles head coach Mike Norvell gestures against the Florida Gators during the second half at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.

Two College Football Coaches Miss Top 10 Earnings List Despite $10 Million Contracts

Tucker Harlin

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May 11, 2026

Sep 1, 2025; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels defensive back Kaleb Cost (21) intercepts a pass in the second quarter at Kenan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

Why Kaleb Cost Could Be UNC's Best Defender in 2026

Jared Feinberg

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May 10, 2026

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

UNC Football Ranked Low in ACC Preseason Rankings

Logan Lazarczyk

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May 9, 2026

North Carolina Tar Heels coach Bill Belichick and his partner, Jordon Hudson on the Kentucky Derby red carpet Saturday. May 02, 2026

Analyzing North Carolina's Best Case Scenarios for 2026

Jared Feinberg

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May 9, 2026

TCU will play in Ireland Against the University of North Carolina

TCU Is 16 Weeks From Kick-off, But These Problems Still Exist

Jackson James

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May 10, 2026

Oct 17, 2025; Berkeley, California, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels head coach Bill Belichick reacts against the California Golden Bears in the first quarter at California Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Eakin Howard-Imagn Images

Ranking North Carolina's Four Toughest Games of 2026

Jared Feinberg

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May 8, 2026

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

Analyzing North Carolina's Tight Ends Ahead of 2026 Season

Jared Feinberg

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May 7, 2026

LSU players swarm the Ole Miss offense during a college football game between Ole Miss and LSU at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium in Oxford, Miss., on Saturday, Sept. 27, 2025. Ole Miss defeated LSU 24-19.

No. 9 WR Recruit, Elias Pearl, Announces Top 6 College Football Programs

Tucker Harlin

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May 6, 2026

Bill Belichick and girlfriend Jordon Hudson on the dirt track before the 2026 Kentucky Oaks race at Churchill Downs on Friday, May 1, 2026

The Uphill Battle UNC's Belichick Faced This Offseason

Justin Backer

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May 6, 2026

Oct 11, 2025; Madison, Wisconsin, USA; Wisconsin Badgers quarterback Billy Edwards Jr. (9) watches pre-game warmups at Camp Randall Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ross Harried-Imagn Images

Examining North Carolina's Quarterback Room Following Spring Ball

Jared Feinberg

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May 6, 2026

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

Gio Lopez's Experience at UNC Not Great Look for Belichick

Logan Lazarczyk

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May 5, 2026

Oct 31, 2025; Syracuse, New York, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels running back Demon June (12) gives a stiff arm to Syracuse Orange defensive back Braheem Long Jr. (0) while scoring a touchdown in the third quarter at the JMA Wireless Dome. Mandatory Credit: Mark Konezny-Imagn Images

Why UNC Running Backs Could Be Key to Offensive Success

Jared Feinberg

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May 5, 2026

Oct 17, 2025; Berkeley, California, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels head coach Bill Belichick reacts against the California Golden Bears in the first quarter at California Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Eakin Howard-Imagn Images

Tar Heel Freshman Could Become Bright Spot in 2026

Jared Feinberg

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May 4, 2026

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