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Ohio State Buckeyes tight end Jelani Thurman (15) runs past Rutgers Scarlet Knights defensive back Kaj Sanders (5) during the second half of the NCAA football game at Ohio Stadium in Columbus on Nov. 22, 2025. Ohio State won 42-9.

3 Tar Heels Football Transfers To Watch in 2026

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Apr 17, 2026

North Carolina head football coach Bill Belichick, left, with assistant directer of player personnel Andrew Blaylock, right, at the Tabor Academy vs. Milton Academy game on Friday, Sept. 26, 2025.

Three UNC Freshmen Fans Need To Be Excited About

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Apr 16, 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

3 Underrated UNC Players To Watch Ahead of 2026 Season

Jared Feinberg

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Apr 15, 2026

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 back Marcus Allen (29) defends in the first quarter at Kenan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

One Landing Spot for Top UNC NFL Draft Prospects

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The state of North Carolina has four schools within 80 miles, but which one is the best Tobacco Road rival?

Ranking Every Power 4 College Football Program in the State of North Carolina

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Apr 13, 2026

UNC football defensive coordinator Steve Belichick during a press conference on Aug. 6, 2025, inside the Kenan Football Center.

One Trait That Makes Each UNC Prospect Draftable

Logan Lazarczyk

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Apr 13, 2026

UNC football coach Bill Belichick during a press conference on Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025 inside the Kenan Football Center.

Gradual Improvement Is the Right Expectation for UNC Football

Jared Feinberg

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Apr 12, 2026

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

Ranking the Most NFL-Ready North Carolina Prospects

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Apr 12, 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

How North Carolina Developed Its 2026 NFL Draft Class

Logan Lazarczyk

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Apr 11, 2026

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

What NFL Scouts Are Saying About North Carolina's Top Prospects

Logan Lazarczyk

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Apr 10, 2026

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

Biggest Highlights from North Carolina's Pro Day

Logan Lazarczyk

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Apr 8, 2026

Three Major College Football Programs Receive Bad News from 4-Star QB

James Parks

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Apr 7, 2026

Biggest Takeaways from College Football Spring Games Across the Country

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Apr 7, 2026

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

UNC lands Three-Star Offensive Lineman Commit

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Apr 3, 2026

Ireland rugby player Neff Giwa is a 6’7", 280-pound offensive line prospect who recently chose where he will play college football.

College Football’s ‘Hottest’ Recruit Delivers Bad News to Four Major Programs

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Mar 29, 2026

Rugby Player Turned OT Announces Commitment Timeline Amid National Interest

James Parks

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Mar 27, 2026

Oct 4, 2025; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels defensive back Jaiden Patterson (18) breaks up a pass intended for Clemson Tigers wide receiver Tristan Smith (3) in the fourth quarter at Kenan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

Jaiden Patterson Explains Reasoning for Returning to UNC

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Clemson coach Dabo Swinney runs down the hill before in Memorial Stadium before a game -- one of the signature pregame traditions in the ACC.

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Bill Belichick’s Hall of Fame snub was one of the biggest NFL controversies so far this year.

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