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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 Bill Belichick Almost Curved UNC For Broncos’ Job

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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 2026 Top 30 Countdown: No. 18

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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

Belichick's Unique Attitude Meets Harsh Reality at North Carolina

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

North Carolina Football 2026 Top 30 Countdown: No. 19

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Jul 7, 2026

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3 Transfer Acquisitions UNC Football May Regret

Jared Feinberg

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Jul 7, 2026

Sep 3, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; A North Carolina Tar Heels helmet on the field prior to the 2016 Chick-Fil-A Kickoff game against the Georgia Bulldogs at Georgia Dome. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports

North Carolina Football 2026 Top 30 Countdown: No. 20

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Jul 6, 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

Why UNC Fans Won’t See Bill Belichick in CFB 27

Justin Backer

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Jul 6, 2026

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

Bill Belichick Rebuild Targets Clear Turning Point at UNC

Justin Backer

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Jul 5, 2026

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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Jul 4, 2026

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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Jul 4, 2026

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

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

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Jun 30, 2026

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