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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.

Elijah Hood runs down the field during a practice pass play.

Sophomore linebacker Cayson Collins makes his case for a starting position

By Logan Ulrich | August 16

During the 2014 season, North Carolina linebacker Cayson Collins made his name by being in the right place at the right time.

Q&A with former UNC football coach Mack Brown

By Pat James | August 16

Before serving as the head football coach at Texas for 16 seasons, Mack Brown held the same position at North Carolina for 10 years.

'A coach's dream:' running back Elijah Hood returns smarter, faster

By Pat James | August 16

Everything seemed to be moving too fast for North Carolina running back Elijah Hood.

R.J. Prince is a redshirt sophomore offensive tackle for North Carolina.

UNC football OT RJ Prince cited for misdemeanor marijuana possession

By From staff and wire reports | August 13

North Carolina redshirt sophomore offensive tackle R.J. Prince will face misdemeanor charges for marijuana possession up to half an ounce, according to ...

Quinshad Davis, Bug Howard, Damien Washington and Devin Perry posing for the camera.

Inside UNC football media day

By C Jackson Cowart , Jeremy Vernon , Logan Ulrich and Pat James | August 12

The North Carolina football team held its media day on Wednesday at Kenan Stadium. Players and coaches answered questions about training camp and the ...

Damien Washington (35) runs past a Pittsburgh defender on a kick return.

UNC receiver Damien Washington serves as leader at his position

By Mohammed Hedadji | August 11

No drops. As the North Carolina football team's practice wound down Monday afternoon, receivers coach Gunter Brewer had one more task for his positional ...

UNC cornerback Malik Simmons to perform 24 hours community service

By From staff and wire reports | August 7

Senior football player Malik Simmons was arrested and charged earlier Wednesday morning with marijuana possession and resisting arrest, according to reports ...

Clemson Tigers defeated the Tar Heels 50-35 Saturday night in Clemson, S.C.

Catching up with UNC linebacker Jeff Schoettmer

By Pat James | August 6

One of the few bright spots on North Carolina's defense during the 2014 season, middle linebacker Jeff Schoettmer led the Tar Heels with 74 tackles and ...

Excitement: Key word as UNC football opens training camp

By Jeremy Vernon | August 3

Long before the North Carolina football team took the field for the first training camp practice of the year Monday, Coach Larry Fedora gathered his players ...

UNC receives notice of allegations from NCAA

By From staff and wire reports | May 22

UNC announced it received a notice of allegations from the NCAA Friday afternoon in a press release, confirming a report by Inside Carolina.

Former UNC football player Tim Scott rests during Tuesday’s Pro Day. He tied with Roy Smith for the best 40-yard dash time.

Tim Scott impresses at UNC Pro Day

By Pat James | March 24

Tamika Jeter hadn’t seen her son in months.

Jeff Shoettmer celebrates after returning an interception for a touchdown.

UNC football opens up spring practice

By Carlos Collazo | March 3

It's early for the North Carolina football team — it has completed just two spring practices so far — but there has been an ...

Gene Chizik aims for championship

By Pat James | February 5

Gene Chizik stands at the podium on Wednesday, addressing the media for the first time since being named North Carolina’s new defensive coordinator. ...

Q&A with Carolina Panthers safety Tre Boston

By Pat James | January 9

Tre Boston, former North Carolina football player and current Carolina Panthers safety, has made big plays for his team down the stretch after being drafted ...

Wide receiver TJ Thorpe announces intent to transfer to UVa.

By Brendan Marks | January 7

The South's Oldest Rivalry just got a little more heated. Earlier in 2014, North Carolina junior wide receiver T.J. Thorpe announced his intent to transfer ...

Gene Chizik, who previously worked as UNC's defensive coordinator and coached at Texas under Mack Brown, is returning to the position next season.

Gene Chizik possible next defensive coordinator

By Pat James | January 6

During the 2014 football season, the North Carolina defense was torched week in and week out — finishing the season ranked No. 117 in total defense ...

Rutgers senior wide receiver Andrew Turzilli (19) catches a touchdown pass over a Tar Heel defensive back in UNC's 40-21 loss to the Scarlett Knights in the Quick Lane Bowl.

Quick exit for UNC football in Quick Lane Bowl

By Aaron Dodson | December 27

DETROIT — They never could respond. The team couldn’t end its season on a win. The seniors couldn’t end their careers without hung heads.