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No. 16 UNC women's basketball overpowers Ball State, 63-52, in the first round of Battle 4 Atlantis

| November 23

Football

Jeff Schoettmer closes in on Notre Dame quarterback Everett Golson escaping the pocket. Schoettmer and the UNC defense gave up 50 points to the Fighting Irish, the third such time this season.

Tar Heel linebackers play integral role on defense

By Logan Ulrich | August 28

Three of them walk onto the field. A leader, a jester and an underdog. Together they form the North Carolina starting linebacker corps.

UNC defensive tackle Nazair Jones (90) tells to crowd to get loud before the final play of the first half.

UNC defensive line eyes return to prominence

By Brandon Chase | August 28

Julius Peppers isn’t walking through that door. For that matter, neither is Kareem Martin, Sylvester Williams, Quinton Coples, or a host of other North ...

Kendrick Singleton (81) breaks a Pittsburgh tackle and looks upfield.

Tight ends bring versatility to UNC offense

By Danielle Herman | August 28

They call themselves “the hybrids.” A cross between tight end and wide receiver. A group that can bring some flexibility to the North Carolina football ...

North Carolina kicker Nick Weiler (24) makes a field goal attempt. He is fighting for a starting spot.

Beleaguered kicking game vows to improve

By Ben Coley | August 28

According to Coach Larry Fedora, junior Nick Weiler is guaranteed to handle kicking duties this season. Kick-off duty, to be more specific. But that’s ...

Elijah Hood, TJ Logan vie for starting role for UNC football

By David Allen Jr. | August 28

From going to the movies, playing video games and sleeping on air mattresses during training camp, the North Carolina running backs are always looking ...

WR Bug Howard looks to shed basketball stereotype

By Pat James | August 27

He hates it. He knows it’s coming, but the agitation is still there.

The UNC football team practice on Tuesday, August 25, 2015.

Defensive coordinator Gene Chizik comes to UNC after 2-year hiatus

By Pat James | August 27

She knew the time would come. For two years, Jonna Chizik, the wife of new North Carolina defensive coordinator Gene Chizik, cherished every second with ...

Landon Turner (78) talks to Bentley Spain (75) at practice.

UNC offensive lineman Landon Turner takes the road less traveled

By Jeremy Vernon | August 27

As a winter storm rocked parts of northeast Texas, Landon Turner had just one thought on his mind: getting to Chapel Hill.

Dajuan Drennon poses for a picture during interviews on Media Day on August, 12 in Kennan Stadium. Drennon was a redshirt freshman in 2014.

UNC defensive end Dajaun Drennon aims high with low number

By Ben Coley | August 27

Sophomore defensive end Dajaun Drennon is easy to spot during a football game. And that’s not because he’s 6-foot-4-inches, 255 pounds and has shoulder-length ...

UNC's Mitch Trubisky (10) runs the ball up the middle of the field during the UNC - Clemson game September, 20 . Trubisky rushed for 13 yards.

UNC quarterback Mitch Trubisky still working, competing

By Logan Ulrich | August 26

During the summer of 2014, quarterback Mitch Trubisky found himself at the center of the biggest storyline for the North Carolina football team.

Free safety Sam Smiley embraces old man role

By C Jackson Cowart | August 26

North Carolina safety Sam Smiley is a sage among his peers.

Sophomore offensive lineman Bentley Spain up to speed

By Jeremy Vernon | August 26

Bentley Spain and Larry Fedora have one thing in common — they both like to go fast.

Column: Our very own sports editor peers into the future of UNC football

By Pat James | August 26

Bold predictions and college football go together like peanut butter and jelly. You can’t have one without the other.

UNC lost to Miami 30-24 on Saturday, Oct. 15, 2011.

Q&A with former UNC football player Jonathan Cooper

By Jeremy Vernon | August 24

Selected by the Arizona Cardinals in the seventh overall pick of the 2013 NFL Draft, former North Carolina offensive guard Jonathan Cooper became the ...

Mikey Bart (45) a, junior defensive end, speaks to Tray Scott after running drills Aug. 20 at Hooker Fields. Tray Scott, who joined the coaching staff this year, is the youngest coach for UNC football.

UNC football coach Tray Scott looks to restore defensive line

By Pat James | August 24

Tray Scott, the youngest member of the North Carolina coaching staff, never hesitates to get his hands dirty.

North Carolina wide receiver Ryan Switzer (3) waits for a position group photo to be taken at UNC Football Media Day on Wednesday, Aug. 12.

Ryan Switzer shies away from spotlight on UNC football team

By Pat James | August 23

Expectations defined this past year for North Carolina wide receiver Ryan Switzer.

Star punter Corbin Daly chose UNC football to be closer to his mother

By Logan Ulrich | August 21

Boys learn certain things about what it means to be a man from their fathers. These lessons can include how to throw and catch a baseball, how to fix ...

UNC linebacker Tyrell Tomlin ruled academically ineligible

By From staff and wire reports | August 18

After being ruled academically ineligible, North Carolina linebacker Tryell Tomlin is no longer enrolled at UNC, the University announced on Tuesday. ...

Fifth-year quarterback continues to show signs of maturation

By Pat James | August 17

Marquise Williams says he has never lacked confidence.

Photo courtesy of Jeffrey Camarati/UNC Athletic Communications.

UNC football secondary gets new top commander

By C Jackson Cowart | August 17

Charlton Warren respected North Carolina head coach Larry Fedora from the moment he met him.