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NCAA cancels Division I fall championships, football still allowed to play

By Jared McMasters | August 13

NCAA President Mark Emmert announced Thursday evening that the NCAA is canceling all 2020 Division I fall championships. This announcement comes eight ...

Mack Brown Delivers Speech on Football Press Day 2019

'A roller coaster': UNC football remains focused on fall schedule as conferences delay

By Hunter Nelson | August 11

With the Pac-12 and the Big Ten conferences postponing their seasons, UNC football is preparing for any outcome.

'Planning on playing': UNC football resumes voluntary workouts amid uncertainty

By Zachary Crain | August 11

“I expect us to play college football this fall,” Brown said. “The real answer is that we’ve all got to do what we’re told to do, we’ve all ...

'It's tough': Franklin Street restaurants prepare for uncertain fall sports season

By PJ Morales | August 11

The food and beverage industry has already been hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic. For the restaurants and bars that line Franklin Street — which rely ...

'Very few answers': UNC football navigates its summer return to campus amid COVID-19

By Jared McMasters | August 9

“There’s a lot of macho in young people and young men in college football, and they don’t want their buddy making fun of them,” UNC football head ...

Will students feel comfortable going to games this fall?

By Ryan Heller | August 9

Despite a rising number of positive COVID-19 tests across the country, the ACC plans to start its football season the week of Sept. 7-12. With the North ...

ACC announces schedule for fall sports

By Brian Keyes | July 29

The Atlantic Coast Conference announced on Wednesday afternoon that all seven fall sports will begin competition the week of Sept. 7.

UNC linebacker Chazz Surratt named to preseason award watchlist

By Jeremiah Holloway | July 23

Chazz Surratt — who converted to linebacker just last year — was named to three national award preseason watchlists.

Q&A: Peach Bowl, Inc. CEO Gary Stokan talks UNC-Auburn, COVID-19 precautions and more

By Zachary Crain | July 19

Following decisions from the Pac-12 and Big 10 to move to conference-only schedules for fall sports, the North Carolina football team's week two match-up ...

Analysis: These prospects could solidify a top 10 recruiting class for UNC football

By Zachary Crain | July 14

The Tar Heels will have to bring a few more additions to an already stacked class if they hope to complete their first top 10 haul since 2007. Here are ...

Junior receiver Greg Little (8) recorded 265 all-purpose yards and two touchdowns. Photo by Margaret Cheatham Williams from the DTH Archives.

Austin, Sturdivant, Little: A look at UNC football's last top 10 class

By PJ Morales | July 8

With the marquee signing of five-star cornerback Tony Grimes on June 30, North Carolina’s football recruiting class of 2021 is now slated No. 3 in the ...

37 athletes, coaches and athletics staff members test positive for COVID-19

By Zachary Crain | July 8

After initiating 429 COVID-19 tests of student-athletes, coaches and staff since their return to campus began on June 1, 37 of those individuals tested ...

How UNC running back Javonte Williams plans to improve, help team as a junior

By Zachary Crain | July 7

“Coming in with all the hype, I just know we’ve got to be able to back it up,” Williams said. “We’re on the rise, teams want to knock us off ...

UNC football's running backs unit gearing up for the season

By Isaiah Lucas | July 5

Coming off a season in which the tandem of Michael Carter and Javonte Williams rushed for nearly 2,000 yards, running backs coach Robert Gillespie is ...

Column: It's time to rename Kenan Stadium.

By Jeremiah Holloway | July 2

After 93 years, it’s time to change the name of UNC’s football stadium.

Tony Grimes, five-star cornerback, picks UNC football

By Zachary Crain | June 30

Tony Grimes, a five-star cornerback and the No. 7 recruit in the country, announced his commitment to North Carolina via Twitter Wednesday.

Explaining UNC's student athletic ticket system

By Andrew Reynolds | June 29

North Carolina features some of the most prominent college sports programs in the country. If students want to attend men’s basketball games, football ...

Analysis: These UNC football players could have a breakout season

By Hunter Nelson | June 22

This time last year, even the most optimistic Tar Heel football fans could not have predicted the success that some players would have in 2019. Here's ...

'You have some type of power': UNC football responds to racial injustice movement

By Jared McMasters | June 21

"It’s really sad for me to watch, and it feels like real trauma," senior running back Michael Carter said. "I see my dad and I see my uncle and I see ...

'Learning how to stay safe': UNC football begins return to campus

By Zachary Crain | June 18

After spending months off campus due to the spread of COVID-19, UNC football is starting to return to campus. In a Thursday press conference, head coach ...