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UNC football takes on N.C. State in head coach Mack Brown's final game at Kenan Stadium

By Cade Shoemaker | November 27

With a lot at stake during Saturday's rivalry match, the Tar Heels will need to get ahead early, slow down N.C. State's receiving core and feed junior ...

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Football head coach Mack Brown will not return to UNC next season

By Emma Moon | November 26

Although Brown has experienced success — coaching his team to six-straight bowl games — this last season has been tumultuous for the 73-year-old coach. ...

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Four-star recruit to bring methodical approach to UNC's quarterback position in 2025

By Cade Shoemaker | November 25

Class of 2025 quarterback Bryce Baker brings a mechanical approach to football that sets him a part from other recruits.

UNC's offense records worst performance since 2017 in loss to Boston College

By Matthew Maynard | November 24

Through the first three quarters, UNC tallied just 80 yards of total offense.

UNC football crushed by Boston College, 41-21, on Saturday afternoon

By Matthew Maynard | November 23

The North Carolina offense completely disappeared on Saturday afternoon.

Preview: Three keys for UNC football to conquer Boston College

By Matthew Maynard | November 21

The Tar Heels must stop the run, find their rhythm through the air and continue building confidence in the defense to notch a win against Boston College. ...

'Only O can do this': Another record night for Omarion Hampton defies expectations

By Harry Crowther | November 17

Junior running back Omarion Hampton set a new career high in carries and rushing yards as his record-breaking season continues.

Three crucial Wake Forest turnovers steer UNC football to bowl eligibility

By Matthew Maynard | November 17

North Carolina forced two turnovers in the third quarter and one in the fourth in a 31-24 win over Wake Forest.

UNC football becomes bowl eligible with 31-24 win over Wake Forest

By Matthew Maynard | November 16

Omarion Hampton led the Tar Heels with a career-high 244 rushing yards.

Preview: Three keys as UNC football looks to become bowl eligible against Wake Forest

By Brian D'Aguanno | November 14

North Carolina will look to extend its winning streak to three games against the Demon Deacons.

'Our best player': Omarion Hampton's five touchdowns carry Tar Heels to win over FSU

By Emma Moon | November 3

Junior running back Omarion Hampton recorded every one of the team's touchdowns during UNC's 35-11 win over Florida State.

UNC football defeats Florida State, 35-11, led by Omarion Hampton's historic afternoon

By Emma Moon | November 2

The UNC football team (5-4, 2-3 ACC), 35-11, to the Florida State Seminoles (1-8, 1-7 ACC) on Saturday afternoon at Doak Campbell Stadium.

After a victory over Virginia, UNC football looks to stay in win column against FSU

By Emma Moon | October 31

Head coach Mack Brown searches for his first career win over the Seminoles as UNC prepares for Saturday's game against FSU.

J.J. Jones pushes UNC to win over Virginia fueled by doubts, 'something bigger'

By Anna Page Lancaster | October 27

Wide receiver J.J. Jones gained 129 yards and scored two touchdowns in his career-best performance against Virginia.

North Carolina's defensive line dominates Virginia with 10 sacks in 41-14 win

By Beckett Brantley | October 26

North Carolina recorded 10 sacks in a game for the first time since 2000 in a dominant defensive display.

UNC football defeats Virginia, 41-14, snaps four-game losing streak

By Anna Page Lancaster | October 26

The North Carolina football team (4-4, 1-3 ACC) defeated the Virginia Cavaliers (4-4, 2-3 ACC), 41-14, on Saturday afternoon at Scott Stadium.

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UNC football looks to turn season around against Virginia

By Harry Crowther | October 25

UNC looks to snap its four-game losing streak in another chapter of the South's Oldest Rivalry on Saturday.

'#TyleeStrong': UNC football remembers former wide receiver Tylee Craft

By Caroline Wills and Harry Crowther | October 13

“This young man fought so hard for his two and a half years,” head coach Mack Brown said. “The doctors told us he outlived what he should have. ...

UNC football falls to Georgia Tech, 41-34, after giving up late-game touchdown

By Caroline Wills | October 12

UNC football (3-4, ACC 0-3) fell, 41-34, to Georgia Tech (5-2, ACC 3-2) on Saturday in Kenan Stadium, marking North Carolina's fourth straight loss ...

Preview: UNC football looks to end three-game losing skid against Georgia Tech

By Brian D'Aguanno | October 10

North Carolina will need to convert on late down situations, execute on defense in the red zone and close out the game in order to take down Georgia Tech. ...