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

How UNC Football Can Ignite Fireworks Throughout Fan Base

Logan Lazarczyk

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2 Hours Ago

Sep 7, 2024; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels wide receiver Jordan Shipp (1) with the ball in the fourth quarter at Kenan Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

Shipp Is WR1, but 2026 UNC Pass-Catchers Could Surprise

Jared Feinberg

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3 Hours Ago

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

North Carolina Football 2026 Top 30 Countdown: No. 21

Logan Lazarczyk

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Jul 3, 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

4 UNC Football Coaches Critical to 2026 Success

Jared Feinberg

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Jul 3, 2026

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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 Top 30 Players Countdown: No. 22

Logan Lazarczyk

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Jul 2, 2026

Jun 5, 2026; Chapel Hill, NC, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels head coach Scott Forbes reacts during the seventh inning against the USC Trojans at Boshamer Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Zachary Taft-Imagn Images

UNC Baseball Earns Monumental Return From Star Pitcher

Justin Backer

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Jul 2, 2026

Oct 17, 2025; Berkeley, California, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels running back Benjamin Hall (28) runs for a touchdown against the California Golden Bears in the first quarter at California Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Eakin Howard-Imagn Images

How UNC Run Game Becomes Focal Point for 2026 Success

Jared Feinberg

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Jul 2, 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

UNC Defensive Line Could Be Strength Thanks to 2 Players

Jared Feinberg

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Jul 1, 2026

Nov 29, 2025; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels wide receiver Jordan Shipp (1) celebrates a touchdown during the first half of the game against NC State Wolfpack at Carter-Finley Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jaylynn Nash-Imagn Images

'This Is Home.' UNC's Jordan Shipp Always Knew Final Destination

Logan Lazarczyk

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Jul 1, 2026

Sep 13, 2025; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels run on to the field before the game at Kenan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

North Carolina Football 2026 Top 30 Players: No. 23

Logan Lazarczyk

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Jul 1, 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

North Carolina Football 2026 Top 30 Players: No. 24

Logan Lazarczyk

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Jun 30, 2026

Sep 6, 2025; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels tight end Jake Johnson (19) and offensive lineman Aidan Banfield (68) double-team Charlotte 49ers defensive lineman Zion Shockley (18) during the first half at Jerry Richardson Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images

Why Aidan Banfield Could Be UNC Football's OL Savior

Jared Feinberg

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Jun 30, 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

Navigating North Carolina’s Current Quarterback Battle

Logan Lazarczyk

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Jun 30, 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

How North Carolina Lost Prowess on Recruiting Trail

Justin Backer

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Jun 30, 2026

Sep 13, 2025; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels wide receiver Jordan Shipp (1) makes a catch in the second quarter at Kenan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

Jordan Shipp Has High Hopes for UNC This Season

Logan Lazarczyk

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Jun 30, 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-Imagn Images

North Carolina Football 2026 Top 30 Players: No. 25

Logan Lazarczyk

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Jun 29, 2026

Sep 13, 2025; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels head coach Bill Belichick on the sidelines in the second quarter at Kenan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

One Word That Describes 2026 UNC Football’s Best Players

Jared Feinberg

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Jun 29, 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

Inside North Carolina's Fierce Three-Way Quarterback Battle

Jared Feinberg

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Jun 28, 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

North Carolina Football 2026 Top 30 Players: No. 26

Logan Lazarczyk

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Jun 28, 2026

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