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UNC wide receiver Thomas Jackson (48) sheds a tackle attempt by Pittsburgh defensive back Reggie Mitchell (15) as he runs upfield.

UNC football's youth bolsters its offensive line

By John Bauman | November 3

Coming into the 2016 football season, North Carolina felt good about what it had on the offensive line.

UNC quarterback Mitch Trubisky throws a pass against Pittsburgh on September 24th.

UNC football avoids eye candy ahead of Georgia Tech

By Blake Richardson | November 2

Andre Smith looked away. The sophomore linebacker played one series when the North Carolina football team played Georgia Tech last year, and he made ...

UNC football talks Trubisky draft stock and bye week at weekly press conference

By Kirk Meyer | October 31

North Carolina head football coach Larry Fedora, senior cornerback Des Lawrence and redshirt junior quarterback Mitch Trubisky spoke with the media Monday ...

Donnie Miles (15) tackles a Virginia player. UNC defeated UVA 35-14 on Saturday, October 23.

Film review: UNC rush defense flashes improvement in Virginia win

By John Bauman and Logan Ulrich | October 24

The first article we did in this series examined how the North Carolina defense, particularly against the run, held the team back in the first game of ...

Bug Howard honors Mack Hollins in UNC football's win over Virginia

By Logan Ulrich | October 24

As soon as Mack Hollins landed hard on his shoulder after grabbing a 49-yard pass against Miami, he knew it was bad.

Elijah Hood (34) fends off a Virginia defender. UNC defeated UVA 35-14 on Saturday, October 23.

Elijah Hood channels engagement, encouragement in No. 21 UNC football's win over Virginia

By Christian Phillips | October 24

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. — No matter the result of Saturday’s game against Virginia, it was going to be a weekend North Carolina junior running back Elijah ...

UNC football downs Virginia 35-14 to maintain Coastal hopes

By Christian Phillips | October 22

In its 700th win in program history, the No. 22 North Carolina football team (6-2, 4-1 ACC) claimed a 35-14 victory over Virginia (2-5, 1-2 ACC) at Scott ...

UNC football seeks seventh straight win over Virginia

By Christian Phillips | October 22

The matchup between the No. 22 North Carolina football team and Virginia will be the 121st installment of the "South’s Oldest Rivalry." The rivalry ...

Mack Hollins (13) makes a diving play while being defended by an FSU player to score a touchdown.

UNC receivers fill void left by Mack Hollins' injury

By John Bauman | October 19

On Monday, North Carolina announced wide receiver Mack Hollins had surgery on his right collarbone — ending his senior season and, ultimately, ...

(from left) Jeremiah Clarke (49), Nazair Jones (90) and Malik Carney (53) go up to block a field goal in practice.

Linebacker J.B. Copeland settles in with UNC football after Twitter recruitment

By John Bauman | October 18

North Carolina linebackers coach John Papuchis was in a tough situation a year ago. The Tar Heels suffered some unexpected losses at linebacker and were ...

UNC defensive tackle Nazair Jones (90), and cornerback MJ stewart (6) show their disappointment after the team blows a ten point lead in the second half and falls to Georgia 33-24 in Atlanta on Saturday.

Film review: Cornerback MJ Stewart stands out for UNC secondary

By John Bauman and Logan Ulrich | October 17

The North Carolina football team won Saturday against Miami, and it won on the back of its defense.

UNC wide receiver Mack Hollins (13) celebrates after scoring a touchdown against Pitt. The Tar Heels defeated the Panthers 37-36 on Saturday.

UNC football reacts to Mack Hollins' season-ending injury

By Kirk Meyer | October 17

In his weekly press conferences, North Carolina head football coach Larry Fedora usually answers questions about the previous weekend’s game and addresses ...

UNC receiver Mack Hollins runs into the end zone for a touchdown against James Madison on Saturday.

Mack Hollins ends UNC career after collarbone surgery

By C Jackson Cowart | October 17

Mack Hollins' collegiate career is effectively over. On Sunday, the North Carolina senior receiver had season-ending surgery to repair his right collarbone, ...

UNC defense rewrites narrative in win over Miami Hurricanes

By Logan Ulrich | October 17

North Carolina defensive tackle Naz Jones is a little sick of hearing about the offense.

UNC defense comes up big in 20-13 win against Miami

By Logan Ulrich | October 15

MIAMI — North Carolina football turned in its best defensive performance of the season, limiting No. 16 Miami to 13 points and forcing a critical fumble ...

The UNC football team goes undefeated in Kenan Stadium for the 2015 season after their win against Miami on Saturday afternoon.

UNC football preview: Miami Hurricanes pose another tough test for Tar Heels

By Logan Ulrich | October 13

In a matchup this Saturday between the North Carolina football team and No. 16 Miami, a loss by either side would be a near-fatal blow to their hopes ...

UNC running back T.J. Logan (8) prepares to be tackled by Virginia Tech linebacker Tremaine Edmunds (49) on Saturday.

UNC running backs foster family bond

By John Bauman | October 13

North Carolina’s running backs had just finished practice and were walking over to meet the media, as they do most Wednesday nights.

UNC football's lack of interceptions not because of lack of talent

By John Bauman | October 12

Through six games in 2016, the North Carolina football team has zero interceptions. Given all the returning talent and experience North Carolina has in ...

Film review: Hurricane Matthew sinks UNC football's offense

By John Bauman and Logan Ulrich | October 10

Saturday’s game against Virginia Tech was never an easy matchup for the North Carolina football team. New head coach Justin Fuente has revived the Hokies’ ...

UNC fell to Virgina Tech 34-3 on Saturday.

UNC football moves on from offensive woes against Virginia Tech

By Kirk Meyer | October 10

North Carolina football coach Larry Fedora spoke with the media Monday morning inside the Kenan Football Center for the team’s weekly press conference. Here’s ...