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

Here is a complete roundup of what has transpired this offseason for the Tar Heels' football program.

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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

Here is what the Tar Heels' football program should be asking for Christmas this year.

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

Here's a look at a few wideouts that the Tar Heels could potentially target in the transfer portal.

Sep 13, 2025; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels quarterback Bryce Baker (2) passes before the game at Kenan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

The former 2025 recruit is entering his name in the transfer portal after one season in Chapel Hill.

Sep 13, 2019; Winston-Salem, NC, USA; A North Carolina Tar Heels helmet lays on the sidelines during the fourth quarter against the Wake Forest Demon Deacons at BB&T Field. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Brevard-Imagn Images

On Monday, news broke that Bill Belichick had identified his new offensive coordinator.

Sep 16, 2023; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels defensive back Will Hardy (31) reacts in the second quarter at Kenan Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

A three-star safety in the 2027 class that UNC has been targeting has officially set a commitment date.

Nov 29, 2025; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels quarterback Gio Lopez (7) runs with the football during the first half of the game against NC State Wolfpack at Carter-Finley Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jaylynn Nash-Imagn Images

With the transfer portal opening in a few weeks, should the Tar Heels pursue a quarterback?

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

Here is the latest news pertaining to the Tar Heels' offensive coordinator search.

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

Players North Carolina Should Target in Transfer Portal

Sep 13, 2025; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels quarterback Gio Lopez (7) looks to pass in the third quarter at Kenan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

Here's a look at a few of the quarterbacks the Tar Heels are targeting in the 2027 cycle.

North Carolina's Tyler Thompson runs out of the tunnel before the third annual Wasabi Fenway Bowl against UConn at Fenway Park on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024.

The Tar Heels lost another player to the transfer portal this week.

A four-star safety in the 2027 committed to North Carolina on Tuesday.

Oct 25, 2025; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels defensive lineman Isaiah Johnson (94) celebrtates with defensive tackle D'Antre Robinson (6) after making a sack in the second quarer at Kenan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

The Tar Heels have established themselves as a contender to land one of the top prospects from North Carolina in the 2027 class.

Sep 6, 2025; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels linebacker Andrew Simpson (2) celebtates his sack along with linebacker Tyler Thompson (40) during the second half against the Charlotte 49ers at Jerry Richardson Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images

One of the top linebackers in the 2027 class recently named the Tar Heels as one of his final eight schools.

Sep 13, 2025; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; Richmond Spiders head coach Russ Huesman talks to North Carolina Tar Heels general manger Michael Lombardi and head coach Bill Belichick before the game at Kenan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

With the 2026 season now as the main focus for the Tar Heels, which incoming freshmen can make immediate impacts on arrival?

North Carolina offensive coordinator Freddie Kitchens

Who are a couple of candidates for North Carolina's offensive coordinator vacancy?

The Tar Heels' offseason has been an up-and-down experience for the front office and coaching staff. Let's re-visit some of the comments that have shaped the offseason.

Sep 20, 2025; Orlando, Florida, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels head coach Bill Belichick walks the sideline during the first quarter against the UCF Knights at the Bounce House Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mike Watters-Imagn Images

With the offseason underway, here are a few questions for the Tar Heels.

The Tar Heels made a couple of coaching changes on Friday, including the dismissal of their offensive coordinator.

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

With Belichick's hire occurring one year ago on Thursday, let's take a look at how the 73-year-old head coach fared in his first season.

One of the top defensive linemen in the 2027 class recently named the Tar Heels as one of his top ten schools.

Who within the North Carolina football program is facing the most pressure heading into 2026?

A national recruiting expert recently logged a prediction for the Tar Heels to land one of the top safeties in the 2027 class.

A three-star safety in the 2027 class recently named the Tar Heels as one of his top seven schools

Oct 4, 2025; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; Clemson Tigers head coach Dabo Swinney with North Carolina Tar Heels head coach Bill Belichick before the game at Kenan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

College football is in a bad state, affecting many programs, including North Carolina.

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