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Positional preview: Nazair Jones and Jalen Dalton highlight revamped rush defense

By John Bauman | September 1

North Carolina’s run defense had somewhat of an existential crisis following the 2015 Russell Athletic Bowl.

ACC preview: Louisville lurks as dark-horse Atlantic threat

By Ethan Belshe | September 1

In preparation for the North Carolina football team's season opener on Sept. 3, we've broken down everything you need to know about each team in the ACC. ...

ACC preview: Wake Forest looks to improve abysmal run game

By Sam Doughton | September 1

In preparation for the North Carolina football team's season opener on Sept. 3, we've broken down everything you need to know about each team in the ACC. ...

ACC preview: Boston College hopes to climb from conference cellar

By James Tatter | September 1

In preparation for the North Carolina football team's season opener on Sept. 3, we've broken down everything you need to know about each team in the ACC. ...

ACC preview: Pittsburgh eyes Coastal crown behind elite rushing attack

By Jonah Lossiah | September 1

In preparation for the North Carolina football team's season opener on Sept. 3, we've broken down everything you need to know about each team in the ACC. ...

ACC preview: Duke seeks stability after Sirk injury

By Christian Phillips | September 1

In preparation for the North Carolina football team's season opener on Sept. 3, we've broken down everything you need to know about each team in the ACC. ...

ACC preview: Virginia overhauls both sides of ball under Mendenhall

By Jordanna Clark | September 1

In preparation for the North Carolina football team's season opener on Sept. 3, we've broken down everything you need to know about each team in the ACC. ...

ACC preview: N.C. State's Dayes and defensive line hope to help Wolfpack improve

By Brandon White | September 1

In preparation for the North Carolina football team's season opener on Sept. 3, we've broken down everything you need to know about each team in the ACC. ...

ACC preview: Miami relies on potential top pick Kaaya under Richt's rule

By David Adler | September 1

In preparation for the North Carolina football team's season opener on Sept. 3, we've broken down everything you need to know about each team in the ACC. ...

ACC preview: Florida State turns to Cook, stout defense for title hopes

By Will Bryant | September 1

In preparation for the North Carolina football team's season opener on Sept. 3, we've broken down everything you need to know about each team in the ACC. ...

ACC preview: Virginia Tech looks to rebound defensively

By Nicole Caporaso | September 1

In preparation for the North Carolina football team's season opener on Sept. 3, we've broken down everything you need to know about each team in the ACC. ...

ACC preview: Syracuse rebuilds under Babers' new schemes

By Kirk Meyer | September 1

In preparation for the North Carolina football team's season opener on Sept. 3, we've broken down everything you need to know about each team in the ACC. ...

ACC preview: Georgia Tech reconvenes following uncharacteristic season

By Jack Frederick | September 1

In preparation for the North Carolina football team's season opener on Sept. 3, we've broken down everything you need to know about each team in the ACC. ...

ACC preview: Clemson's dynamic offense offsets inexperienced defense

By Kiley Burns | September 1

In preparation for the North Carolina football team's season opener on Sept. 3, we've broken down everything you need to know about each team in the ACC. ...

Georgia running back, Nick Chubb (27) turns to carry the ball upfield after receiving a handoff. Photo Courtesy of Joshua L. Jones of The Red and Black.

UNC 'excited' to face Georgia, Nick Chubb in season opener

By James Tatter | August 31

As one of the most highly-lauded running backs in the country, Georgia’s Nick Chubb is expected to demonize defenses throughout the season.

Redshirt junior quarterback Mitch Trubisky speaks at the season opening press conference for UNC football.

UNC football answers questions about offense before season opener

By Kirk Meyer | August 29

When North Carolina football coach Larry Fedora arrived in 2012, he received attention for the answers he could provide for a middling UNC offense. Four ...

Tim Beckman resigns from volunteer assistant position at UNC

By C Jackson Cowart | August 25

Tim Beckman will no longer serve as a volunteer assistant for the North Carolina football team, he said in a statement Thursday.

Amid skepticism, Larry Fedora stands by hiring of former Illinois coach Tim Beckman

By Blake Richardson | August 25

For Larry Fedora, it was personal. The North Carolina football coach and former Illinois coach Tim Beckman were offensive and defensive coordinators, ...

The tar heels face off Saturday afternoon at Kenan stadium.

Countdown to kickoff: UNC football's top 10 most pivotal players for 2016

By Blake Richardson , C Jackson Cowart and Jeremy Vernon | August 24

With the North Carolina football season just around the corner, we're releasing our list of the 10 most pivotal players for the 2016 Tar Heels in the ...

Former Illinois football coach Tim Beckman joins UNC as volunteer assistant

By Blake Richardson | August 24

Former Illinois coach Tim Beckman will join the North Carolina football staff as a volunteer assistant, as confirmed by a UNC football official on Wednesday. ...