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Tar Heel fans express mixed emotions over no-attendance policy for UNC football

By Ryan Heller | September 14

After UNC football opened its first game in Chapel Hill with a mostly empty Kenan Stadium, Tar Heels fans expressed mixed sentiments about not being able ...

Heel Talk Episode 21: Sports in the pandemic

By Praveena Somasundaram and Evely Forte | September 14

Host Evely Forte chats with DTH Sports Editor Brian to talk about what many deem a quintessential part of the UNC experience — Carolina athletics.

'Just so weird': UNC football shakes off a rusty three quarters in win over Syracuse

By Ryan Wilcox | September 12

Call it early-season rust, or the unpredictable effects of a crowdless, COVID-19-wary Kenan Memorial Stadium, or both, but you’d be hard-pressed to ...

Defense leads the way in UNC football's rout over Syracuse

By Zachary Crain | September 12

Despite coming into the season with one of the most hyped offenses in college football, it was the North Carolina defense that held strong through the ...

UNC football beats Syracuse, 31-6, after sluggish first half

By Zachary Crain | September 12

The No. 18 North Carolina football team (1-0) defeated Syracuse (0-1), 31-6, in a crowd-less Kenan Memorial Stadium after a slow first half offensively. ...

After a breakout sophomore season, Javonte Williams is ready to live up to the hype

By PJ Morales | September 11

All it took was one big run for Javonte Williams' coach to know he was ready to step into a starring role. Now, after a breakout sophomore campaign that ...

UNC football doctor optimistic on season, says team has no confirmed myocarditis cases

By Ryan Wilcox | September 11

North Carolina is set to kickoff its fall season on Saturday, but many have apprehensions regarding this decision. UNC Director of Sports Medicine Dr. ...

More than a name, Storm Duck stands out on the field

By Ryan Heller | September 11

Sophomore cornerback Storm Duck reflects on his iconic name, and freshman season, in preparation for Saturday's game against Syracuse.

'That’s Sam': How Sam Howell went from hometown hero to UNC superstar

By Macy Meyer | September 11

Sam Howell's rise to fame as UNC's starting quarterback might have come as a surprise to some, but not for the people who know him best back home. ...

Chazz Surratt switched positions and revitalized his UNC career, all to win

By Zachary Crain | September 11

Chazz Surratt made the bold decision to switch positions in the middle of his college career. Now, the man who once set records as a quarterback will ...

Analysis: UNC football's linebacker core set to lead the defense in 2020

By Jeremiah Holloway | September 11

With upperclassmen Chazz Surratt, Tomon Fox and Jeremiah Gemmel leading the way in 2020, UNC football's linebacker core could play a key role in guiding ...

Analysis: UNC wide receiver trio aims to be one of the nation's best in 2020

By Hunter Nelson | September 11

After Dyami Brown and Dazz Newsome both posted 1,000-yard seasons at wide receiver and Beau Corrales cemented himself as one of the best third-options ...

Analysis: Four returning starters look to anchor UNC football's offensive line

By Mary Mac Porter | September 11

The Tar Heels are bringing back Josh Ezeudu, Brian Anderson, Marcus McKethan and Jordan Tucker on the offensive line to protect Sam Howell in 2020.

Analysis: UNC football's cornerbacks unit mixes young talent, veteran experience

By Michael Meares | September 11

Despite three players — D.J. Ford, Javon Terry and Bryce Watts — opting out of the season, UNC's mix of veteran and young talent should serve its ...

Analysis: A look at possible financial impact of UNC football's 2020 schedule changes

By Jared McMasters | September 11

The ACC's plans for the 2020 season allowed North Carolina to schedule UNC-Charlotte as a new non-conference opponent on Sept. 19, but there are still ...

Analysis: Tar Heel defensive line relying on younger group after losing duo to NFL

By Ike Bryant | September 11

With the loss of defensive standouts Aaron Crawford and Jason Strowbridge to the NFL, the North Carolina defensive line will need to rely on some relatively ...

Analysis: Depth at running back provides balance for potent UNC offense

By Isaiah Lucas | September 11

The UNC running back room appears to be full of promise heading into the 2020 season, as the outstanding duo of Michael Carter and Javonte Williams returned ...

Analysis: UNC football's special teams unit could make a difference in 2020

By Deven Wackett | September 11

Special teams are infamous in football for only being noticed when their job is done poorly, and if UNC is to take that next step and contend for an ACC ...

Analysis: Sam Howell leads top-heavy group of passers for UNC football

By Emily Thoreson | September 11

As Sam Howell prepares to top last season's dominant debut as a true first-year, the pecking order behind the sophomore quarterback remains unclear.

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Preview: UNC football readies up for opening kickoff against Syracuse

By Lindsey Ware | September 10

Following a successful 2019 season and an unusual offseason, can UNC keep the momentum? Saturday's game against Syracuse could make or break this season. ...