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Editorial: UNC knows how to go pro

By Rebecca Savidge | March 22

" The Tar Heels have been a leader in almost all of the varsity sports the University offers — and it goes beyond just being a good college team. UNC ...

UNC football transfers looking to make instant impact in 2023

By Matthew Maynard | January 23

The incoming transfer class is ranked No. 12 in the nation and features experienced players on both sides of the ball, including standouts from the ACC, ...

New UNC football hires Chip Lindsey and Randy Clements talk future of North Carolina program

By Shelby Swanson | January 11

Since UNC football’s loss in the ACC Championship on Dec. 3 and the opening of the transfer portal window on the following Monday, there’s been a ...

UNC overcomes underdog label, but Hail Mary attempt falls short against Oregon in Holiday Bowl

By Noah Monroe | December 29

“Nobody gave us a chance in the game, and we had a chance with one second left,” Mack Brown said. “That’s all we could ask for in this situation.” ...

Close loss to Oregon in Holiday Bowl wraps up promising season for UNC football

By Eve Maddock | December 29

“What I see is that we close the season with nine wins, which has happened only one other time since I left here, and I left here a long time ago,” ...

UNC football falls to Oregon, 28-27, in Holiday Bowl thriller

By Eve Maddock | December 28

After losing its last three games of the season, UNC came into the Holiday Bowl looking to end the season on a high note. Although the Tar Heels entered ...

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Mack Brown names Chip Lindsey and Randy Clements to UNC football offensive staff

By Shelby Swanson | December 15

This week, head coach Mack Brown named Chip Lindsey as UNC football's new offensive coordinator and Randy Clements as the new offensive line coach.

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Uncertainty envelops UNC football program following ACC Championship Game loss

By Lucas Thomae | December 4

After a 39-10 thumping by the Tigers, UNC's third-straight loss, the window of opportunity to turn the season from good to great seemed to slam shut on ...

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Offensive mishaps, red zone struggles doom UNC football in ACC Championship loss to Clemson

By Hunter Nelson | December 4

The pick-six marked a potential 15-point swing in UNC’s eventual 39-10 loss, but the Tar Heels’ inability to score in timely situations was a recurring ...

No. 24 UNC football drops ACC Championship to No. 10 Clemson, 39-10

By Shelby Swanson | December 3

This is Clemson’s fifth straight win over UNC and seventh ACC Crown in eight years.

Halftime reactions: UNC football trails Clemson in ACC Championship, 24-10

By Hunter Nelson | December 3

Here are three main takeaways from the first half.

Preview: UNC football prepares for Clemson in ACC Championship Game

By Noah Monroe | November 30

North Carolina must reignite the explosive offense that showed up in matchups against App State and Wake Forest, as well as protect Maye if they hope ...

Future development at 306 W. Franklin St. to pose problems for Purple Bowl

By Caroline Dickey | November 30

On Nov. 11, Longfellow Real Estate Partners announced its plans to demolish and redevelop 306 W. Franklin St., the location of The Purple Bowl. The development ...

Drake Maye, UNC football rattled again at home in rivalry game against N.C. State

By Daniel Wei | November 26

For the second year in a row, the Tar Heels narrowly lost to the Wolfpack, and for the second consecutive week, they lost in Kenan Stadium to a backup ...

Column: UNC football's loss against N.C. State reinforces a harsh reality

By Evan Rogers | November 26

Friday night’s loss against N.C. State reinforced the harsh reality for North Carolina — when the spotlight flips on, the Tar Heels tend to falter. ...

UNC football drops season finale in 30-27 double-overtime loss to N.C. State

By Daniel Wei | November 25

The No. 17 North Carolina football team (9-3, 6-2 ACC) fell to N.C. State (8-4, 3-4 ACC), 30-27, in double overtime of the final game of its regular season ...

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Preview: Keys for a UNC football bounce-back win on Rivalry Weekend against N.C. State

By Gwen Peace | November 25

On Saturday, the North Carolina football team added a second loss to its season thanks to the Yellow Jackets, dropping UNC's ranking five spots to No. ...

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UNC gets caught up in trap game against underdog opponent Georgia Tech

By Noah Monroe | November 20

“All season long we’ve been in close games, and we’ve won them," junior linebacker Cedric Gray said. "Everybody’s just like ‘Oh whatever, we’re ...

'I've got to play better': Drake Maye, UNC offense struggle in upset loss to Georgia Tech

By Evan Rogers | November 20

“If you had told me before the game that (our defense) held them to 21 and we didn’t win, I wouldn’t have believed you,” redshirt first-year quarterback ...

No. 13 UNC football shut out in second half in stunning 21-17 loss to Georgia Tech

By Evan Rogers | November 19

The No.13 North Carolina football team (9-2, 6-1 ACC) fell to the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets (5-6, 4-4 ACC), 21-17, on Saturday night at Kenan Stadium. ...