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Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman celebrates with his team after winning a NCAA football game 49-10 against Purdue at Ross-Ade Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, in West Lafayette.

Notre Dame Passes Texas and Ohio State in ESPN Computer Rankings

Nick Shepkowski

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41 Minutes Ago

Oct 30, 2021; South Bend, Indiana, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish running back Kyren Williams (23) carries the ball as North Carolina Tar Heels cornerback Tony Grimes (20) defends in the fourth quarter at Notre Dame Stadium.

Notre Dame vs. North Carolina: A Look at the Fighting Irish’s Dominance in the Series

Nick Shepkowski

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2 Hours Ago

Jul 17, 2026; Charlotte, NC, USA; North Carolina defensive lineman Melkart Abou Jaoude talks with the media during interviews at Hilton Charlotte Uptown. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images

Why UNC Football's Abou Jaoude Must Return vs. Notre Dame

Jared Feinberg

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7 Hours Ago

Aug 29, 2026; Dublin, Co. Dublin, IRL; North Carolina Tar Heels tight end Jelani Thurman (45) celebrates a first down against the TCU Horned Frogs in the first half at Aviva Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Laszlo Geczo-Imagn Images

Why Jelani Thurman’s Impact Is Crucial to UNC’s Success

Logan Lazarczyk

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8 Hours Ago

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Dec 27, 2023; Charlotte, NC, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels white helmet during pregame warm ups against the West Virginia Mountaineers at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-USA TODAY Sports

UNC Football Mailbag: What Notre Dame Game Means for Tar Heels

Logan Lazarczyk

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10 Hours Ago

Sep 19, 2026; Clemson, South Carolina, USA; University of North Carolina Tar Heels Head Coach Bill Belichick returns to the field after a lighting delay during the game against the Clemson Tigers at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ashley Tumlin-Imagn Images

How Bill Belichick Evaluating Current UNC Quarterback Situation

Logan Lazarczyk

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Sep 29, 2026

Aug 29, 2026; Dublin, Co. Dublin, IRL; North Carolina Tar Heels head coach Bill Belichick against the TCU Horned Frogs in the first half at Aviva Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Laszlo Geczo-Imagn Images

3 Notre Dame Players UNC Football Must Monitor This Weekend

Jared Feinberg

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Sep 29, 2026

The Notre Dame Fighting Irish and quarterback CJ Carr are favored in Week 5.

Notre Dame vs. North Carolina Prediction, Odds and Key Players to Watch for College Football Week 5

Peter Dewey

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Sep 29, 2026

University of North Carolina Head Coach Bill Belichick during the second quarter at Memorial Stadium in Clemson, S.C. Saturday, September 19, 2026.

3 UNC Players With Most To Gain, Lose Against Notre Dame

Logan Lazarczyk

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Sep 29, 2026

Aug 29, 2026; Dublin, Co. Dublin, IRL; North Carolina Tar Heels head coach Bill Belichick against the TCU Horned Frogs in the first half at Aviva Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Laszlo Geczo-Imagn Images

How UNC Football 2027 Class Already Garnering Attention

Logan Lazarczyk

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Sep 28, 2026

Sep 19, 2026; Clemson, South Carolina, USA; University of North Carolina Tar Heels Head Coach Bill Belichick looks on the field early in the first quarter against the Clemson Tigers at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ashley Tumlin-Imagn Images

What Win Over Notre Dame Would Mean for UNC Football

Jared Feinberg

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Sep 28, 2026

Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney and University of North Carolina Head Coach Bill Belichick briefly shake hands after the game in Memorial Stadium in Clemson, S.C. Saturday, September 19, 2026. Clemson won 28-20.

What Next Three Games Will Reveal About UNC Football

Logan Lazarczyk

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Sep 28, 2026

Sep 19, 2026; Clemson, South Carolina, USA; University of North Carolina Tar Heels running back Benjamin Hall (7) runs the ball down the field during the third quarter against the Clemson Tigers at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ashley Tumlin-Imagn Images

What UNC Learned About Rest of ACC in Week 4

Logan Lazarczyk

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Sep 28, 2026

Clemson defensive end Will Heldt (13) sacks University of North Carolina quarterback Billy Edwards Jr. (9) during the third quarter at Memorial Stadium in Clemson, S.C. Saturday, September 19, 2026.

How Former Tar Heel Shedding Negative Light on Current UNC QBs

Logan Lazarczyk

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Sep 27, 2026

Sep 12, 2026; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels wide receiver Jordan Shipp (1) attempts to catch the ball in the third quarter at Kenan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

What UNC Football Must Do To Beat Notre Dame

Jared Feinberg

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Sep 27, 2026

Sep 19, 2026; Clemson, South Carolina, USA; University of North Carolina Tar Heels Head Coach Bill Belichick returns to the field after a lighting delay during the game against the Clemson Tigers at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ashley Tumlin-Imagn Images

How Timing of Bye Week Benefits UNC Football

Logan Lazarczyk

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Sep 27, 2026

Aug 29, 2026; Dublin, Co. Dublin, IRL; North Carolina Tar Heels head coach Bill Belichick stands on the sidleline against the TCU Horned Frogs in the first half at Aviva Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Laszlo Geczo-Imagn Images

Assessing Where UNC Football's Roster Stands During Bye Week

Logan Lazarczyk

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Sep 27, 2026

Sep 19, 2026; Clemson, South Carolina, USA; University of North Carolina Tar Heels quarterback Billy Edwards Jr. (9) looks for an open receiver during the second quarter against the Clemson Tigers at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ashley Tumlin-Imagn Images

Evaluating UNC's Quarterback Situation Heading Into Bye Week

Logan Lazarczyk

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Sep 26, 2026

Sep 19, 2026; Clemson, South Carolina, USA; University of North Carolina Tar Heels running back Demon June (0) runs the ball down field late in the first quarter against the North Carolina Tar Heels at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ashley Tumlin-Imagn Images

How UNC Football Can Remain Competitive After Bye Week

Jared Feinberg

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Sep 26, 2026

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