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UNC defense ekes out a win in shaky performance against Appalachian State

By Gwen Peace | September 10

The final minutes of regulation spelled out a recurring problem the North Carolina defense found itself battling the entire game, even as it eventually ...

Omarion Hampton's career day lifts UNC football to win over Appalachian State

By Daniel Wei | September 10

On a night where Maye never found his receivers in the end zone, Hampton stepped up with three touchdowns and 234 rushing yards.

No. 17 UNC football squeaks by Appalachian State, 40-34, in double overtime

By Daniel Wei | September 9

The No. 17 North Carolina football team (2-0, 0-0 ACC) defeated Appalachian State (1-1, 0-0 Sun Belt), 40-34, in double overtime in its first home game ...

UNC wide receiver Tez Walker's eligibility denied for entirety of 2023 season

By Shelby Swanson | September 7

“I don’t know that I’ve ever been more disappointed in a person, a group of people, or an institution than I am with the NCAA right now,” Brown ...

Preview: Three keys for UNC football to win home opener against Appalachian State

By Ben McCormick | September 6

Cleaning up the offense and stopping the run game will be crucial focus points for North Carolina as it looks to defeat Appalachian State on Saturday. ...

UNC defense shows growth in year two under Chizik with nine sacks against South Carolina

By Lucas Thomae | September 3

North Carolina's defensive line gave Gamecocks quarterback Spencer Rattler fits all night, sacking him nine times.

Tez Walker's teammates, family react to his eligibility issues at Duke's Mayo Classic

By Shelby Swanson | September 3

“[I have] no doubt,” Tez Walker's mother, Ivey Cody said. “I’m with the coaches, Devontez will be playing by the first [home] game. I’m hopeful.” ...

North Carolina opens 2023 season with victory over South Carolina, Mack Brown's 100th at UNC

By Lucas Thomae | September 2

The North Carolina defense ended with nine sacks, and quarterback Drake Maye finished with 294 total yards of offense and 2 passing touchdowns.

New LED lighting in Kenan Stadium to enhance football game day experience

By Hannah Rosenberger and Anna Page Lancaster | August 31

As the North Carolina football team heads into a new and highly-anticipated season, Kenan Stadium will be even more awash in Carolina Blue — thanks ...

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Emerging stars: UNC football's 2023 recruiting class makes transition to collegiate play

By Brendan Lunga | August 31

Ranked 30th nationally by 247Sports, UNC signed 20 recruits, including six 4-stars. While most first-years may not have an immediate impact on the team, ...

Analysis: Veteran transfers look to make impact on both sides of the ball for UNC

By Jarrett Kidd | August 31

After losing several of its own players to other schools, the UNC football team looked to the transfer portal to fill gaps on both sides of the ball.

Preview: UNC football prepares to face South Carolina in season opener

By Emma Moon | August 31

The Tar Heels are expected to meet the Gamecocks in Charlotte this weekend for Duke's Mayo Classic. After losing to South Carolina in their last matchup ...

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UNC football ready for a physical schedule in 2023

By Ben McCormick | August 31

When UNC football head coach Mack Brown took to the podium at the 2023 ACC Kickoff in Charlotte, N.C., he made one thing clear about UNC’s schedule: It ...

Analysis: Returning running backs look to improve UNC's ground game

By Brendan Lunga | August 31

With four different starting running backs accumulating over 100 rushing yards each last year and key players returning from injury, head coach Mack Brown ...

Transfers, young faces and depth chart climbers complete a renewed UNC secondary unit

By Grace Nugent | August 31

Assistant head coach for defense Gene Chizik will try to cut down on yards per contest and increase interceptions during the upcoming season. With additions ...

Analysis: Seasoned veterans comprise this year's defensive line and linebacker room

By Hannah Smith and Charlie Haines | August 31

The Tar Heels allowed 436.5 yards per game last season, ranking 116th-worst out of 131 FBS teams. As UNC looks to improve that metric in 2023, strong ...

Analysis: UNC offensive line looks to build upon strong 2023 performance

By Anna Page Lancaster | August 31

The core unit of Corey Gaynor, Spencer Rolland, Ed Montilus, and Jonathan Adorno will be returning to head the offensive line for North Carolina. ...

Analysis: Despite loss of Josh Downs, UNC heads into season with deep receiving roster

By Caroline Wills | August 31

Combining a deep receiving roster with veteran tight-ends, sophomore quarterback and potential first-round draft pick Drake Maye will have plenty of offensive ...

Tar Heels in the Pros: Former UNC standouts gearing up for 2023 NFL season

By Moira Martin | August 30

Quarterback Sam Howell and wideout Josh Downs will look to make an immediate impact on the Commanders' and Colts' offense, respectively, while quarterback ...

Ahead of his seventh season, UNC's Corey Gaynor 'still got that same dog in him'

By Matthew Maynard | August 30

UNC graduate center Corey Gaynor transferred to North Carolina after four years at Miami. Now entering his final season of college football, Gaynor is ...