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Oct 3, 2026; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels head coach Bill Belichick reacts in the second half at Kenan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

The North Carolina Tar Heels have made a turnaround in 2026. Let's look at the ways they've been able to do it.

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Oct 17, 2026; Durham, North Carolina, USA; A North Carolina Tar Heels helmet at Wallace Wade Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Zachary Taft-Imagn Images

The Tar Heels have struggled to play at a high level through all four quarters.

Oct 10, 2026; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; *North Carolina Tar Heels defensive back Ade Willie (3) talks with North Carolina Tar Heels head coach Bill Belichick (right) during the fourth quarter against the Pittsburgh Panthers at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

Here's what to watch for in the Tar Heels' Week 8 game.

Oct 31, 2025; Syracuse, New York, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels head coach Bill Belichick prepares to call a timeout in the second quarter against the Syracuse Orange at the JMA Wireless Dome. Mandatory Credit: Mark Konezny-Imagn Images

The Tar Heels must be prepared for the battered yet explosive Orange offense on Saturday night.

University of North Carolina running back Jaylen McGill (27) during warm up period before the game at Memorial Stadium in Clemson, S.C. Saturday, September 19, 2026.

The Tar Heels' backfield could look different this weekend.

Oct 17, 2026; Durham, North Carolina, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels head coach Bill Belichick looks on during the fourth quarter against the Duke Blue Devils at Wallace Wade Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Zachary Taft-Imagn Images

Here are the top questions for the Tar Heels football program.

The Tar Heels' sophomore running back made the biggest play of Saturday's game. His pure talent could be the team's secret weapon down the stretch.

Here's what we learned about the Tar Heels based on snap counts.

Oct 17, 2026; Durham, North Carolina, USA; Rameses Jr. during the during the first quarter against the Duke Blue Devils at Wallace Wade Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Zachary Taft-Imagn Images

Here are Tar Heels' stocks who have improved and suffered after the win over Duke.

The Tar Heels may not win pretty, but they're getting it done as Bill Belichick's program silences doubters one game at a time.

Oct 17, 2026; Durham, North Carolina, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels tight end Shamar Easter (84) runs the ball during the third quarter against Duke Blue Devils linebacker Bradley Gompers (24) and Duke Blue Devils saftey Patrick Smith-Young (2) at Wallace Wade Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Zachary Taft-Imagn Images

The Tar Heels had a mixed-bag performance in their win over Duke.

Oct 17, 2026; Durham, North Carolina, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels quarter back Billy Edwards Jr. (9) throws the ball during the first quarter against the Duke Blue Devils at Wallace Wade Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Zachary Taft-Imagn Images

Here's how the veteran quarterback graded out in Week 7.

Here are developments that stood out in North Carolina's win.

Oct 17, 2026; Durham, North Carolina, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels wide receiver Jordan Shipp (1) celebrates against the Duke Blue Devils during the first quarter at Wallace Wade Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Zachary Taft-Imagn Images

Here are the Tar Heels standouts and disappointments in their Week 7 Win.

Oct 17, 2026; Durham, North Carolina, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels wide receiver Jordan Shipp (1) runs the ball against Duke Blue Devils cornerback Dylan Flowers (0) during the first quarter at Wallace Wade Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Zachary Taft-Imagn Images

North Carolina orchestrate a monumental win over Duke.

Here are the biggest takeaways from Saturday's Victory Bell matchup in Durham.

Oct 3, 2026; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels head coach Bill Belichick in the second quarter at Kenan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

The injury bug has struck the Tar Heels as they face their first adversity against their arch rival, the Blue Devils.

Oct 10, 2026; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels defensive lineman Melkart Abou Jaoude (9) celebrates with outside linebackers Coach Ty Nichols (right) after a defensive stop against the Pittsburgh Panthers during the fourth quarter at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

The Tar Heels have an opportunity to improve to 4-2.

Oct 10, 2026; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels tight end Shamar Easter (84) and quarterback Billy Edwards Jr. (9) celebrate a touchdown against the Pittsburgh Panthers during the fourth quarter at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

Here's how the Tar Heels' top offensive players can perform against the Blue Devils.

Here are a few Tar Heel players who will be magnified on Saturday.

Oct 10, 2026; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels quarterback Billy Edwards Jr. (9) passes against the Pittsburgh Panthers during the third quarter at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

The Tar Heels are dealing with an avalanche of injuries.

Oct 10, 2026; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels head coach Bill Belichick looks on from the sidelines against the Pittsburgh Panthers during the third quarter at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

North Carolina is looking to take back the Victory Bell for the first time since 2023. These three key matchups could help them do so.

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-USA TODAY Sports

Here's how you can watch the Tar Heels' pivotal game against the Blue Devils this weekend.

Aug 29, 2026; Dublin, Co. Dublin, IRL; North Carolina Tar Heels defensive lineman Xavier Lewis (90) against the TCU Horned Frogs in the second half at Aviva Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Laszlo Geczo-Imagn Images

The Tar Heels' success will be contingent imposing their will up front.

The loss of key defensive starters must force others in the secondary to step up for the Tar Heels.

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