Football -

UNC wide receiver Bug Howard catches the game winning touchdown with two seconds remaining in regulation against Pitt.

Senior Bug Howard secures game winner with 'a hell of a catch' against Pittsburgh

By Blake Richardson | September 26

When the North Carolina football team trailed Pittsburgh 36-30 with less than 10 seconds left on the clock, Trubisky turned to Howard to set up one final ...

Senior Ryan Switzer (3) runs the ball away from Pittsburg defenders at Kenan Stadium on Saturday.

Switzer leaves it all on the field in UNC’s win

By Jeremy Vernon | September 26

Ryan Switzer didn’t have much left to give when the North Carolina football team faced a 4th-and-9 with less than a minute left in the Tar Heels’ ...

Tailgating: Trent Womble (left) from Raleigh and John Russell from Cary (right) enjoy a beer with friends

Study: Tailgating could have negative health, environmental effects

By Parker Marshall | September 25

With football season underway, tailgating has resurfaced across the UNC campus and the country — but not without potential consequences to the environment ...

UNC football takes down Pittsburgh 37-36 in ACC opener

By Blake Richardson | September 24

Entering the fourth quarter trailing 10 points, the North Carolina football team defeated Pittsburgh 37-36.

UNC football trails Pittsburgh, 19-16, at halftime of ACC opener

By Jeremy Vernon | September 24

The North Carolina football team trails Pittsburgh, 19-13, after 30 minutes of play at Kenan Stadium. Here are some things of note from the first half. ...

UNC sports preview: Family weekend edition

By C Jackson Cowart | September 23

A month into the athletic calendar, North Carolina fans have seen it all.

James Conner (27) drives downfield with the ball. Photo courtesy of Jeff Ahearn/The Pitt News.

What to watch for in UNC football's matchup with Pittsburgh

By Jeremy Vernon | September 23

The North Carolina football team will begin its run at a second straight ACC Coastal Division title when it takes on Pittsburgh in its conference opener at ...

UNC cornerback Patrice Rene (5) tackles James Madison's Domo Taylor (3) on Saturday.

UNC football prepares for ACC opener against Pittsburgh

By John Bauman | September 22

Up to this point in the season, the North Carolina football team (2-1) hasn't played a game that directly affects its goals — winning the ACC Coastal ...

Patrice Rene seizes spot in secondary for UNC football

By John Bauman | September 21

Entering this season, the North Carolina football team had a blank space on the defensive depth chart.

Film review: How UNC's offense has evolved under Larry Fedora

By John Bauman and Logan Ulrich | September 20

Larry Fedora is in the midst of his fifth season as the North Carolina football coach. Pegged as an offensive mastermind upon his hiring, Fedora’s up-tempo ...

UNC Safety Donnie Miles speaks at a press conference inside Kenan Football Center at a press conference Monday.

UNC football gets defensive before facing Pittsburgh

By Kirk Meyer | September 19

Last season, the North Carolina football team's defense was one of the most improved units in the country — allowing 14.5 fewer points per game than ...

Dominique Ross sack sparks UNC defense against JMU

By John Bauman | September 19

The North Carolina football team won big Saturday in a 56-28 triumph over James Madison. But that score doesn’t do the game justice.

Elijah Hood (34) celebrates with a teammate after scoring a touchdown against James Madison.

'It worked out perfect:' UNC receivers fuel Trubisky's record-setting win over JMU

By Blake Richardson | September 19

The ball was still in Mitch Trubisky’s hands, but Mack Hollins knew. Before Trubisky fired the 75-yard pass to Ryan Switzer on a flea-flicker in North ...

UNC leads JMU 35-21: Some takeaways from the first half

By Blake Richardson | September 17

In a shootout-style first half, the North Carolina football team leads JMU 35-21. Here are some takeaways from the half.

UNC football topples James Madison 56-28

By John Bauman | September 17

The North Carolina football team defeated James Madison by a final score of 56-28. After allowing JMU to score 21 points in the first quarter, North Carolina ...

UNC football players react to charges against Allen Artis

By Blake Richardson | September 16

North Carolina football coach Larry Fedora said the team is treating the indefinite suspension of junior linebacker Allen Artis like any other absence. ...

James Madison brings gaudy rushing attack to UNC

By John Bauman | September 16

The North Carolina football team opens at home this Saturday at 3:30 p.m. when James Madison comes to Kenan Stadium. UNC (1-1) is a heavy favorite in ...

Film review: Read option sparks UNC offense

By John Bauman and Logan Ulrich | September 12

Since Coach Larry Fedora arrived in 2012, the North Carolina football team has found its identity on the offensive side of the ball. After averaging a ...

North Carolina quarterback Mitch Trubisky (10) dodges a tackle from Illinois defensive lineman Dawuane Smoot (91) during the game against Illinois at Memorial Stadium on Saturday, September 10. The Tar Heels won 48-23.

What to know from UNC football's weekly press conference

By Kirk Meyer | September 12

North Carolina football coach Larry Fedora and quarterback Mitch Trubisky spoke with the media Monday morning inside the Kenan Football Center for the ...

Mitch Trubisky arrives in UNC football's win over Illinois

By Brendan Marks | September 12

You could do it with numbers, of course. They will say this: North Carolina quarterback Mitch Trubisky played well Saturday night. They will note his ...