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An energetic Michael Carter is set to lead UNC football by example

By Brian Keyes | August 28

Michael Carter draws people to him like moths to a flame. Find out how the junior running back is bringing his sense of leadership and fun to the North ...

Preview: Carter, Williams and Williams to lead stable of running backs

By Parth Upadhyaya | August 28

“It’s a good feeling knowing you have three guys that can take the load off you at any time,” quarterback Sam Howell said. “They’re three guys ...

QB preview: Sam Howell to lead Tar Heel offense as true first-year

By Chapel Fowler | August 28

In recent years, North Carolina went into the season with some indecision in regards to naming a starting quarterback. Sam Howell's impressive preseason ...

In secondary, former Tar Heel Dré Bly to lead a mix of experience and youth

By Matt Chilson | August 28

Cornerback coach Dré Bly is inheriting a team that was a part of the No. 95 defense in the country last season. He'll have both new and returning talent ...

Mack like he never left: Brown returns as UNC head football coach

By Ryan Wilcox | August 27

Mack Brown still wants to make North Carolina a championship contender. Make no mistake, though: a lot has happened since he left UNC in 1997. After a ...

Previewing UNC's wide receiver corps, with new QB and system, in 2019

By Madeline Coleman | August 27

UNC football aims for success this season with a new system, new coach and strong wide receiver corps in place.

How will a new student ticket policy affect UNC football attendance?

By Macy Meyer | August 22

Students will receive an email approximately 10 days before each home game directing them to log in to their student account and claim their ticket.

UNC quarterback Cade Fortin to enter transfer portal, InsideCarolina reports

By Chapel Fowler | August 22

Cade Fortin, a redshirt first-year quarterback, will leave UNC and enter the NCAA transfer portal, InsideCarolina reported Thursday night.

Here's what UNC fans can expect from the new ACC Network

By Ryan Wilcox | August 21

Many UNC games, such as the home openers for both football and men's basketball, will be broadcast exclusively on the new ACC Network, so fans can only ...

UNC football reveals upgraded locker room and weight room

By Jerome Simpson | July 25

In a private viewing on Monday, the UNC football team was shown an upgraded locker room and weight room.

UNC football season tickets sold out for 2019

By Ryan Wilcox | July 24

Season tickets for the upcoming 2019 football campaign at Kenan Memorial Stadium are officially sold out, the UNC athletic department announced Wednesday. ...

EXCLUSIVE: Mack Brown talks return to coaching, bringing the fun to UNC football

By Ryan Wilcox | July 24

The Daily Tar Heel sat down with new North Carolina head football coach Mack Brown for an exclusive interview, touching on changes in Chapel Hill and ...

UNC football recruiting roundup: Tar Heels land current and former four-stars

By Jake Richard | July 23

Myles Murphy, a four-star defensive end, and Kyler McMichael, a former four-star and transfer defensive back, are joining the Tar Heels.

UNC football lands transfer defensive back Kyler McMichael

By Brian Keyes | July 20

Kyler McMichael is the latest defensive back to transfer to North Carolina. Formerly playing at Clemson for his first year, the Norcross, Georgia product ...

ACC Football Kickoff showcases a similar yet refined Mack Brown

By Ryan Wilcox | July 19

As they eye the hefty ring on his finger – perhaps at a speaking event, or in one of many interviews – Tar Heel fans hope that at least a few things ...

UNC football players are excited for Mack Brown's changes on and off the field

By Brian Keyes | July 19

Mack Brown is back, and even though he's been at UNC before, he's bringing changes to a football program in need of a jolt.

UNC football player Jake Lawler told his own story, now he's writing new ones

By Brian Keyes | July 11

"In a world full of hopelessness, you need someone like (Superman), or something, an idea," Jake Lawler is a more than just a UNC football player, he's ...

Football recruiting update: Mack Brown builds 10th-ranked 2020 class

By Jake Richard | June 24

Since his return to North Carolina in November, Mack Brown has been working to reshape UNC’s football program.

COLUMN: For UNC football, a potential return to prominence comes under Mack Brown

By Landon Judy | June 13

"While it remains to be seen, there is a good chance that the return of the Mack could yield good results for Carolina football, and return to dominance ...

UNC's Julius Peppers named to College Football Hall of Fame ballot

By Jake Richard | June 11

In 2020, Julius Peppers, arguably the best defensive end to ever suit up for UNC, will appear for the first time on the ballot for the College Football ...