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UNC football's 45-32 loss to Notre Dame serves as barometer for the season

By Zachary Crain | September 25

As North Carolina continues the fourth year of Mack Brown’s tenure as head coach, the oft-cited measures of gradual improvement and elevating the program ...

UNC football defense approaches rock bottom in loss to Notre Dame

By Hunter Nelson | September 25

As the game clock dwindled down in UNC’s 45-32 loss to Notre Dame on Saturday, the Tar Heels’ defense finally reached its breaking point. The ...

UNC football falls to Notre Dame, 45-32, for first loss of the season

By Zachary Crain | September 24

The North Carolina football team (3-1, 0-0 ACC) fell 45-32 to Notre Dame (2-2) in Chapel Hill on Saturday after struggling in all three phases of the ...

Analysis: What might conference realignment mean for UNC's Olympic sports?

By Noah Monroe | September 19

The potential for conference realignment, driven by increased financial benefits from football and men's basketball TV contacts, would have significant ...

Tar Heels in the Pros: Former UNC football players making early-season impact in NFL

By Hunter Nelson | September 19

Although the North Carolina football team did not have a game of its own last weekend, several former Tar Heels suited up for their respective teams in ...

Preview: Three keys to a UNC upset victory against Notre Dame on Saturday

By Evan Rogers | September 19

Despite Notre Dame heading to Chapel Hill with a losing record, head coach Mack Brown understands the challenge the Fighting Irish present. Here are three ...

UNC defense shows up in big moments to stay undefeated against Georgia State

By Kaitlyn Schmidt | September 11

While the offense didn't play up to the standard that it set the past two contests, the defense showed a vast improvement from the high scoring affairs ...

First-year running back Omarion Hampton propels UNC to 35-28 win over Georgia State

By Shelby Swanson | September 10

Hampton, with the help of graduate transfer Corey Gaynor and the rest of the offensive line, helped UNC respond to a late deficit with back-to-back touchdowns ...

UNC football battles back to beat Georgia State, 35-28, in second straight road victory

By Shelby Swanson | September 10

First-year running back Omarion Hampton, with the help of graduate transfer Corey Gaynor and the rest of the offensive line, helped UNC respond to a late ...

UNC defensive back Don Chapman arrested for assault and battery

By Hunter Nelson | September 8

North Carolina senior defensive back Don Chapman was arrested in the early hours of Sept. 8 and charged with domestic trespassing, assault on a female ...

'We’re going to lock in': UNC football talks accountability after App State game

By Evan Rogers | September 7

“We’re sick to our stomachs for giving up those numbers (against App State),” junior cornerback Tony Grimes said. “We’re pissed, but we’re ...

Analysis: Here’s what UNC football must do to beat Georgia State in Atlanta

By Shelby Swanson | September 6

UNC will have to shape up its defense, make some tweaks and stop Georgia State's run game if the Tar Heels hope to continue its new win streak on the ...

Football Guardian Cap draws mixed reviews from players, experts for safety effectiveness

By Austin Blake | September 6

Though the Guardian Cap claims to absorb the contact of hits against the helmet, Chancellor Kevin Guskiewicz, co-director of the Matthew Gfeller Sport-Related ...

Young core survives shootout in Boone, powers UNC football to 63-61 victory

By Evan Rogers | September 3

“This team needed a hard fought fourth quarter game on the road,” head coach Mack Brown said.” “We’ve got to mature and not continue to make ...

Maye steps up on the road, leads UNC to hard-fought victory at Appalachian State

By Zachary Crain | September 3

After his five combined touchdown performance, Drake Maye made sure to note his mistakes. He thought about them on the sideline throughout the game — ...

UNC football defeats App State 63-61 in high-scoring instant classic

By Zachary Crain | September 3

Redshirt first-year Drake Maye was dominant throughout the afternoon, finishing with 352 yards and 4 touchdowns through the air and 76 yards and a score ...

Analysis: Here's what UNC football must do to beat Appalachian State in Boone

By Evan Rogers | August 31

Since making the jump from the FCS ranks, the Mountaineers have become one of the more consistent programs in the country. During its eight seasons playing ...