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Preview: UNC football prepares for the South's Oldest Rivalry game against Virginia

By Hamsini Sivakumar | November 2

The Tar Heels head into “The South’s Oldest Rivalry” game against Virginia on a four-game winning streak. UVA, who sits at 3-5, has had a shaky ...

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UNC football's defense did what it needed to do in 42-24 win over Pitt — be average

By Shelby Swanson | October 30

North Carolina's defense did what it needed to do by limiting explosive plays from junior running back Israel Abanikanda and keeping the Tar Heels close ...

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Maye dominates in second half as UNC football scores 28 unanswered points to beat Pitt

By Lucas Thomae | October 30

In a season-defining performance, redshirt first-year quarterback Drake Maye accounted for 95 percent of his team’s total offense, throwing for 388 ...

No. 21 UNC football team's 28-point run secures 42-24 win over Pitt

By Shelby Swanson | October 29

Despite a rocky start, Maye showed once again that he can take over a game in an instant. UNC's explosive fourth quarter secured the win over Pitt and ...

Halftime reactions: Defensive struggles resurface as UNC football trails Pitt at the half

By Lucas Thomae | October 29

Here are three take aways from the first half of UNC's late-night homecoming matchup.

UNC football needs to focus on consistency to close out last five games of regular season

By Hamsini Sivakumar | October 26

This week, the Tar Heels achieved a new season milestone – a No. 21 ranking in the Associated Press poll. But junior linebacker Cedric Gray and the ...

Preview: UNC football looks to extend win streak in homecoming game against Pitt

By Gwen Peace | October 25

North Carolina is riding on a high — already bowl eligible after just seven games and coming off a hard-fought win over Duke — but the team still ...

'We didn’t lose to the little brother': UNC football clinches road test at Duke, 38-35

By Evan Rogers | October 16

With time ticking down, Drake Maye found Josh Downs on a quick out-route to covert a crucial fourth down. Three plays later, the Huntersville, N.C. native ...

'That's forever for us': Two minutes was all UNC needed for game-winning drive at Duke

By Eve Maddock | October 16

“When there were two minutes and 17 or something seconds left on the clock with one timeout, that's forever for us,” Brown said. “So I felt like ...

UNC keeps Victory Bell, beats Duke 38-35 in Wallace Wade Stadium

By Eve Maddock | October 16

The Tar Heels added another conference win to their record, making them undefeated in ACC play. UNC was also able to add a tally to its winning streak ...

UNC football trails Duke, 21-17, at halftime in Victory Bell showdown

By Evan Rogers | October 15

Here are three takeaways from the first half of play:

UNC football players speak on importance of upcoming rivalry game against Duke

By Gwen Peace | October 12

“That bell [has] been here for a while,” junior defensive back Tony Grimes said in Tuesday's press conference. “We can't lose that bell. I can’t ...

UNC football looks to secure Victory Bell against Duke

By Emory Lyda | October 10

A Saturday win against the Blue Devils would keep the Tar Heels in their top spot in the Coastal Division, alongside securing bowl eligibility for the ...

UNC first-year quarterback Drake Maye struggles, then responds in win at Miami

By Noah Monroe | October 9

“At the end of the day, it’s hard to be perfect,” UNC redshirt first-year quarterback Drake Maye said. “This sport is tough, and I try to do my ...

As offense falters, defense steps up in UNC football's hard-fought victory at Miami

By Lucas Thomae | October 9

UNC defensive back DeAndre Boykins, who came down with a late-game pick to stifle the Miami comeback attempt. Boykins’ game-ending interception was ...

UNC football defeats Miami for fourth straight year in 27-24 win

By Noah Monroe | October 8

The North Carolina football team (5-1, 2-0 ACC) beat Miami (2-3, 0-1 ACC) 27-24 on Saturday at Hard Rock Stadium in what was a hard-fought 60 minutes ...

Rapid reactions: UNC football leads Miami Hurricanes, 21-17, at the half

By Lucas Thomae | October 8

In two quarters of action, redshirt first-year quarterback Drake Maye leads the charge with 294 total yards and two touchdowns already. Meanwhile, the ...

UNC football players discuss upcoming Miami game at Tuesday press conference

By Hamsini Sivakumar | October 7

Sophomore defensive back DeAndre Boykins said that following UNC's 41-10 win over Virginia Tech on Saturday, the atmosphere upon returning to the locker ...

Preview: UNC football must build on solid play to secure fourth-straight win over Miami

By Emory Lyda | October 3

UNC has won all three matchups over the Hurricanes under head coach Mack Brown, including a 45-42 thriller last year and a 62-26 thrashing of the then-tenth ...

Green and Downs spark UNC football's offense in 41-10 win over Virginia Tech

By Shelby Swanson | October 2

While UNC's struggles with the run game were quickly on display — the Tar Heels rushed for just 89 yards in the first half — the tandem of Green and ...