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Analysis: Despite high hopes, UNC's football season did not pan out as expected

By Jeremiah Holloway | November 29

Optimism surrounded the team based on its performance in the Orange Bowl at the end of last season, reflected in UNC’s lofty preseason ranking. There ...

After silencing the stadium, UNC football hears all the noise after loss to N.C. State

By Hunter Nelson | November 27

For 58 minutes against No. 20 N.C. State on Friday night, the North Carolina football team slowly exorcised many of the demons that spiraled its season ...

'Stay locked in': UNC football collapses late in 34-30 loss to No. 20 N.C. State

By Austin Bean | November 27

Graduate kicker Grayson Atkins’ late field goal to push the lead to nine with 2:12 remaining should have sealed the deal on a hard-fought road victory ...

UNC football falls to No. 20 N.C. State in a Black Friday thriller, 34-30

By Austin Bean | November 26

After an up and down season, the North Carolina football team (6-6, 3-5) dropped a heartbreaker Friday night in Raleigh to No. 20 N.C. State (9-3, 6-2), ...

Preview: UNC football to close regular season on the road against No. 24 N.C. State

By Rithvik Chelasani | November 22

The Tar Heels have demonstrated resilience through their struggles this season and secured bowl eligibility against Wofford. They will look to end their ...

Sophomore Ja'Qurious Conley to miss rest of UNC football season with left knee injury

By Hunter Nelson | November 22

Sophomore defensive back Ja’Qurious Conley will miss the remainder of the football season after suffering a left knee injury against Wofford on Saturday. ...

With Sam Howell's departure looming, UNC's backup QBs see the field against Wofford

By Noah Monroe | November 20

“We’ve got a perfect setup for a quarterback controversy going forward, and everybody loves that," UNC football head coach Mack Brown said. "So, it ...

Running game fuels North Carolina football to 34-14 victory over Wofford

By Austin Bean | November 20

On Saturday afternoon, the North Carolina football team released a relentless ground attack in its 34-14 victory over Wofford.

UNC defeats Wofford in final home game of the season, 34-14

By Austin Bean | November 20

The North Carolina football team (6-5, 3-4) captured a victory on Senior Day on Saturday, blowing past the Wofford Terriers (1-10, 0-8), 34-14, to cap ...

Andre Greene Jr., a top-10 wide receiver in the class of 2022, commits to UNC

By Austin Bean | November 17

Four-star wide receiver Andre Greene Jr. from Richmond, Va. committed to North Carolina football on Wednesday — the 16th recruit in the program's class ...

Defense shows resilience in UNC football's OT loss to No. 25 Pittsburgh

By Kaitlyn Schmidt | November 12

For a defense that has allowed its opponents to score over 30 points per game this season, this game might seem out of the blue for UNC. But when No. ...

Up and down season continues for UNC football with 30-23 loss to No. 25 Pittsburgh

By Ryan Heller | November 12

“I don't know why we can’t put a whole game together and have both sides play well,” North Carolina head coach Mack Brown said.

UNC football loses to No. 25 Pittsburgh in overtime, 30-23

By Kaitlyn Schmidt | November 12

Despite coming back from a 17-point deficit, the North Carolina football team (5-5, 3-4 ACC) fell to No. 25 Pittsburgh (8-2, 5-1 ACC) in overtime on Thursday ...

Junior quarterback Sam Howell runs with the ball during the UNC

Preview: UNC set to face No. 25 Pittsburgh coming off big win against Wake Forest

By Deven Wackett | November 8

Prioritizing these two aspects in preparation for their Thursday game may spell victory for North Carolina as they go after their sixth win to qualify ...

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Ty Chandler overcomes early error, posts 4 TDs to propel UNC past undefeated Wake Forest

By Eve Maddock | November 6

Graduate running back Ty Chandler finished with four touchdowns in North Carolina's epic 58-55 comeback victory against an undefeated Wake Forest team. “This ...

Unranked UNC upsets No. 9 Wake Forest in 58-55 comeback victory

By Zachary Crain | November 6

If there are any lessons to take from the three-year era of head coach Mack Brown and junior quarterback Sam Howell, it’s these: don’t leave the stadium ...

UNC football notches massive comeback win against No. 9 Wake Forest, 58-55

By Eve Maddock | November 6

The North Carolina football team (5-4, 3-3 ACC) defeated Wake Forest (8-1, 5-0 ACC) in a nonconference matchup on Saturday, 58-55, ending the Demon Deacons’ ...

UNC football looking for a top-10 win against unbeaten Wake Forest

By Caroline Yaffa | November 4

At home, UNC will look to build on its success in Kenan Stadium, where the team is 4-1 this season. The home-field advantage has made the Tar Heels 2.5-point ...

North Carolina wide receiver Emery Simmons enters the transfer portal

By Hunter Nelson | November 2

Junior wide receiver Emery Simmons has entered the NCAA transfer portal, he announced on Instagram Tuesday.

Mack Brown, Oct. 30 North Carolina versus Notre Dame

UNC football's defensive struggles continue against No. 11 Notre Dame

By Twumasi Duah-Mensah | November 1

North Carolina football's performance Saturday, in particular its defensive woes, doesn’t bode well for the remainder of UNC's schedule, which includes ...