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Five-star defensive lineman and top-five 2022 recruit Travis Shaw commits to UNC football

By PJ Morales | August 21

Travis Shaw — a 247 Sports five-star recruit and a top-five overall recruit nationwide in the class of 2022 — committed to join the North Carolina ...

UNC students excited but wary about idea of returning to full-capacity Kenan Stadium

By Eve Maddock | August 16

Imagine a Zoom call with over 50,000 of your friends and none of them muted. This year, Kenan Stadium is going to be a lot louder. With fans and students ...

Despite legacy already being solidified, quarterback Sam Howell has unfinished business

By Hunter Nelson | August 15

After helping to bring UNC Football to national prominence, Sam Howell looks toward the national championship in his third year.

Analysis: UNC football earns high marks in ACC preseason polls, Howell is favorite for POY

By Lucas Thomae | July 28

Sam Howell was chosen as the favorite to win player of the year, Joshua Ezeudu and Tony Grimes were named to the Preseason All-ACC Team, and UNC was picked ...

NIL dominates conversation at ACC Football Kickoff as UNC players ink deals

By Zachary Crain | July 26

“Whether it’s name, image and likeness, or whether it’s the awards that you’re gonna get,” said Mack Brown, head coach of the North Carolina ...

UNC football legends Mack Brown and Julius Peppers inducted into NC Sports Hall of Fame

By Austin Bean | July 26

UNC football legends Mack Brown and Julius Peppers were inducted into the North Carolina Sports Hall of Fame on Friday, July 23. Also part of this year's ...

Mack Brown, Sam Howell brush off the hype at ACC Football Kickoff

By Noah Monroe | July 21

"We basically have a three-game season. That's what I've told the players. I'll start talking to you more national after three games, if you haven't lost ...

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'Don't let your brand get ahead of your ball': Mack Brown speaks on new NIL policy

By Kaitlyn Schmidt | July 11

"We've been looking really, really hard as a group to try to find things that can benefit our entire team," Brown said. "Because the Sam Howells of the ...

Column: Women's sports teams dominate UNC athletics, so treat them like it

By Lucas Thomae | July 11

"The unfortunate truth is that not many self-proclaimed Tar Heel fans paid heed to the world-class athletes who added to UNC's trophy cases this year, ...

Carolina Football Plays Its Annual Spring Game Despite Rainy Weather

UNC football preview: returning starters look to have best season yet in Mack Brown era

By Kaitlyn Schmidt | July 8

Howell commands a powerhouse offense that will be backed by a fully returning offensive line, as well as veteran wide receivers like senior Beau Corrales ...

A brief history of UNC's storied athletic programs and their national titles

By Noah Monroe | July 1

Carolina Athletics is probably best known for its six-time NCAA champion men's basketball team, which has seen iconic moments from Michael Jordan's game-winning ...

Looking forward for the five former Tar Heels selected in the NFL Draft

By Zachary Crain | May 4

UNC football had five players selected in last weekend's 2021 NFL Draft: Running back Javonte Williams, linebacker Chazz Surratt, wide receiver Dyami ...

Five former Tar Heels look to get selected in the NFL Draft this weekend

By Joshua Dolgoff | April 28

With the 2021 NFL Draft set to begin Thursday at 8 p.m., five former Tar Heels are waiting to hear their name called, hoping to begin their respective ...

UNC football makes the most of spring game despite rain

By Ryan Heller | April 25

Saturday’s UNC football spring game was a culmination of both. UNC had all spring to train and for the first time since 2019 and was planning to play ...

After key departures, UNC football's offense begins to answer questions at spring game

By Zachary Crain | April 25

There will be heavy expectations on the Tar Heels this fall, and particularly on Sam Howell — who will be playing for the chance to be next year’s ...

Defensive youth movement stands out in UNC football's spring game

By Hunter Nelson | April 25

In the first two years of head coach Mack Brown's second stint, the North Carolina football team has figured out the first part of the equation while ...

Energy, intensity on display at first UNC football scrimmage of the spring

By Hunter Nelson | April 12

In the team's first scrimmage of the spring, UNC football head coach Mack Brown stressed the importance of showing effort and playing with loads of energy. ...

Column: What to look forward to at Carolina Football's spring game

By JC Leser | April 12

"I am looking forward to seeing how Mack Brown and the team shape up at the spring game for one reason — hope."

Tar Heels in the pros: Former UNC football players navigate NFL offseason

By Kelly Baker | April 5

With the NFL offseason in full swing, a number of former Tar Heels are on the move. Here's a look at some familiar names in new places.

Former Tar Heels impress in UNC football's 2021 Pro Day

By Zachary Crain | March 29

With 31 of 32 NFL teams attending the North Carolina football team’s Pro Day on Monday, the Tar Heels took another step in the right direction — albeit ...