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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 ...

Tar Heels in the Pros: Trubisky locked in QB battle, Howell impresses early

By Zachary Crain | August 29

After productive careers in Chapel Hill, four former UNC standouts are looking to make their mark throughout the NFL preseason.

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UNC football players eagerly await expansions at Kenan Football Center

By Cooper Metts | August 28

The expansion and additions will include upgrades and increased space for the players’ lounge, weight room, locker room, the team’s outdoor area, ...

Hampton, young rushers show promise in UNC football's 56-24 season-opening win over FAMU

By Cooper Metts | August 28

First-year running back Omarion Hampton rushed for 101 yards in the Tar Heels' 56-24 season-opening victory against the Florida A&M, becoming the ...

Legacy Tar Heel Drake Maye breaks out with five touchdowns against Florida A&M

By Lucas Thomae | August 28

Maye’s presence commanded the Kenan Football Center auditorium in much the same way that he commanded the Tar Heels in Saturday’s 56-24 victory over ...

UNC football defeats shorthanded FAMU squad, 56-24, in 2022 season opener

By Cooper Metts | August 28

Sophomore linebacker Power Echols gave the Rattlers’ offense problems all game. In his first start at UNC, Echols made 10 tackles, including two tackles ...

Analysis: Josh Downs leads intriguing UNC receiving core full of unknowns

By Joshua Dolgoff | August 23

The Tar Heels' wide receiver room doesn't have much experience, yet several players can join junior Josh Downs and break out in 2022.

Analysis: UNC football's secondary aiming to stay healthy, step forward in 2022

By Austin Blake | August 23

With a combination of experience and talent, the secondary unit hopes to overcome last season’s shortcomings. Out of 130 FBS teams, UNC ranked 84th ...

Analysis: Four matchups in UNC football's schedule to watch for this fall

By Noah Monroe | August 23

UNC's schedule is highlighted by three in-state road opponents and five games against top-25 teams.

Analysis: After so-so season, UNC football's offensive line is looking ahead to 2022

By Hunter Nelson | August 23

With some starters returning – and several new faces brought in – the offensive line will have a chance to rebound from a disappointing campaign and ...

Drake Maye, young faces aiming to help UNC rebound after lackluster 2021 season

By Hunter Nelson | August 23

As the Tar Heels move into a new era and seek to put last year’s 6-7 campaign in the rear-view mirror, they will rely on an abundance of new faces, ...

UNC football to open season against Florida A&M in HBCU Celebration Game

By Erin Singleton | August 23

Saturday will mark the start of the season for both schools with a special game on tap for the HBCU Celebration Game.

Junior UNC defensive back Storm Duck looks to return after two injury-ridden seasons

By Shelby Swanson | August 23

This season, Duck is ready to put his past two injury-riddled years behind him. With a new number — opting for 3 instead of 29 — and a new mentality, ...

New teammates, same goal for UNC superstar Josh Downs ahead of 2022 season

By Lucas Thomae | August 23

When Josh Downs lines up for North Carolina in the team’s season opener on Saturday, he will be entering a world of uncertainty. Not only will he have ...

Analysis: Rice, Shaw and other UNC football first-years looking to make an impact

By Riley Kennedy | August 23

Head coach Mack Brown and the North Carolina football team welcomed 33 first-years this season. According to 247Sports, the Tar Heels' incoming first-year ...