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Hark the Pod Season 3, Episode 6

By Shelby Swanson , Gwen Peace , Sierra Pfeifer and Daniel Wei | October 17

Sports Assistant Editor Gwen Peace talks with Daniel Wei and Harry Crowther about UNC Football's victory over Miami on Saturday and the upcoming ...

Cedric Gray leads strong defensive showing in 41-31 win over No. 25 Miami

By Harry Crowther | October 15

In his three career games against Miami, Cedric Gray has 29 tackles, three interceptions, a forced fumble and a fumble recovery — all while acting as ...

‘His presence is a game-changer’: Tez Walker erupts for three touchdowns against Miami

By Daniel Wei | October 15

"Now that people have seen him, it’s going to change the way people play defense against us," head coach Mack Brown said. "His presence is a game-changer.” ...

UNC football team defeats No. 25 Miami 41-31 to stay perfect on the season

By Harry Crowther | October 14

Junior wide receiver Tez Walker and sophomore running back Omarion Hampton spearheaded the UNC offense.

Preview: UNC football's depth will be key in matching Miami's high-octane offense

By Harry Crowther | October 13

“[Miami is] the most talented team that we’ve played to this point,” head coach Mack Brown said. “They’ve got speed all over the place, and ...

Hark the Pod Season 3, Episode 5

By Shelby Swanson , Gwen Peace , Sierra Pfeifer and Daniel Wei | October 10

The gang recaps UNC Football's dominant win over Syracuse and Tez Walker's first game as a Tar Heel. Then, they preview the team's upcoming matchup with ...

'Green in Kenan': Sustainable Carolina recognized at Champion Sustainability Game

By Jordan Gooch | October 8

“We’re out here today because we are celebrating the new energy-efficient LED lights in Kenan Stadium and Carmichael Arena,” Sustainable Carolina ...

UNC football's defense steps up in strong showing against Syracuse

By Noah Monroe | October 8

Syracuse quarterback Garrett Schrader gained little momentum against the Tar Heels, resulting in just the fourth time in the second Mack Brown era that ...

Tez Walker makes first career appearance as a Tar Heel against Syracuse

By Gwen Peace | October 8

“It’s dope,” junior receiver Tez Walker said. “I mean, it’s just something I’ve dreamed about since I was six years old and I started playing ...

UNC football dominates Syracuse, 40-7, in ACC home opener to remain undefeated

By Gwen Peace | October 7

The No. 14 UNC football team (5-0, 2-0 ACC) dominated Syracuse (4-2, 0-2 ACC), 40-7, Saturday afternoon in its ACC home opener.

UNC football looks to contain strong Syracuse offense in order to maintain undefeated record

By Grace Nugent | October 5

After a bye week, the Tar Heels will host the Syracuse Orange in their second conference matchup. Here are three keys to the Tar Heels remaining undefeated: ...

UNC wide receiver Devontez 'Tez' Walker ruled immediately eligible

By Shelby Swanson | October 5

UNC junior transfer Devontez 'Tez' Walker will play his first game in Carolina Blue on Saturday as UNC hosts Syracuse.

Analysis: Looking back at the last time UNC football had a 4-0 start

By Cade Shoemaker | October 3

After picking up victories over South Carolina, Appalachian State, Minnesota and Pittsburgh, the No. 14 Tar Heels will look to replicate their success ...

UNC defensive back Alijah Huzzie displays versatility in 41-24 victory over Pitt

By Shelby Swanson | September 24

“I just told Huzzie in the locker [room], I said I’d take him out to dinner this week in the bye week,” sophomore quarterback Drake Maye said.

Maye's creativity helps UNC football improve to 4-0 for the first time in 26 years

By Daniel Wei | September 24

“For some people, it looks crazy,” junior wide receiver J.J. Jones noted. “But for us, that’s just who [Maye] is.”

No. 17 UNC football opens up ACC play with 41-24 road win at Pittsburgh

By Daniel Wei | September 23

The No. 17 North Carolina football team (4-0, 1-0 ACC) defeated Pittsburgh (1-3, 0-1 ACC), 41-24, to open up conference play at Acrisure Stadium on Saturday ...

Preview: UNC defense will look to expose a weak Pitt offensive line on Saturday

By Matthew Maynard | September 21

On Saturday, UNC will need to prepare for quarterbacks Phil Jurkovec and Christian Veilleux, maintain strong communication and exploit Pitt's weak offensive ...

UNC football's offense prepares for a physical matchup against Pittsburgh

By Grace Nugent | September 21

With the prospect of emerging 4-0, the Tar Heel offense must fire on all cylinders to overcome a talented Pitt defense.

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ACC realignment points to a shift in conference identity away from basketball

By Noah Monroe | September 19

“The ACC is not and never will be a 'football conference,'" wrote John Dunlap, a Rams Club member and UNC graduate, in an email to North Carolina athletic ...

UNC defense gets crucial stops, intercepts the ball twice against Minnesota

By Caroline Wills | September 17

On Saturday, UNC's defense allowed Minnesota to convert on just three of its 12 third-down situations and pick up 19 first downs. Power Echols and Amari ...