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Coples grabs defensive line spotlight

By Kelly Parsons | September 14

North Carolina defensive end Quinton Coples might be one of the best NFL prospects in the nation, a reputation that could limit his production this season ...

Withers and Renner go into 2011 with new leadership roles and big shoes to fill

By Kelly Parsons | September 14

When Bryn Renner learned that coach Butch Davis had been fired, the quarterback had to let it all sink in a little bit. Even though Renner — whose ...

Tar Heels focus on fixing turnovers

By Kelly Parsons | September 12

In its 24-22 win against Rutgers on Saturday, the North Carolina football team racked up five turnovers — its highest single-game total since a 20-17 ...

Tar Heels escape with a win against Rutgers

By Brandon Moree | September 11

After the first drive, it looked like North Carolina would cruise to victory just like it did last week against James Madison. In the first quarter, quarterback ...

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UNC’s new Blue Zone in Kenan Stadium deemed a success

By Kelly Parsons | September 11

Despite uncertainty surrounding the $70 million investment in the Blue Zone and the North Carolina football program upon the firing of former head coach ...

Tar Heels tormented by turnovers against Rutgers

By Kelly Parsons | September 11

With less than 30 seconds left in Saturday’s 24-22 win against Rutgers, North Carolina quarterback Bryn Renner fumbled the snap in the victory formation ...

Turnovers plague Tar Heels in victory over Rutgers

By Kelly Parsons | September 10

Even when trying to put the game away, the Tar Heels couldn’t surmount their slippery fingers in their 24-22 victory over Rutgers.

UNC football takes Rutgers 24-22

By Brandon Moree | September 10

The North Carolina football team beat out Rutgers 24-22 in a contest that wasn’t nearly as close as the final score would suggest. UNC turned ...

New talent readies for Rutgers meeting

By Brandon Moree | September 9

As the North Carolina football team prepares for its matchup against Rutgers, many wonder whether quarterback Bryn Renner will be as good as he was last ...

Injury ends Devon Ramsay’s season

By Kelly Parsons | September 5

Saturday’s 42-10 season-opening win against James Madison gave the North Carolina football team a reason to celebrate, but a season-ending injury brought ...

Consider Withers: The interim head coach deserves consideration once the season ends

By Editorial Board | September 5

After Saturday’s season-opening win against James Madison University, interim head football coach Everett Withers gave partial credit to his predecessor ...

Bryn Renner’s debut a familiar story for Tar Heels

By Brandon Moree | September 5

After all the fuss about the North Carolina football team’s new faces at head coach and quarterback, the transition appeared seamless in its 42- 10 ...

Tar Heels put up impressive numbers in win over James Madison

By Leah Campbell | September 5

Redshirt sophomore quarterback Bryn Renner might have been making his first career start against James Madison on Saturday, but he certainly didn’t ...

Tar Heels roll over James Madison 42-10

By Leah Campbell | September 3

Sophomore Bryn Renner began his career as North Carolina’s starting quarterback with a bang, dominating James Madison 42-10. After JMU deferred on ...

Strong showing from Bryn Renner in first career start

By Brandon Moree | September 3

For all the fuss about the North Carolina football team’s new faces at head coach and quarterback, the transition appeared seamless in its 42-10 victory ...

UNC hires Carr Sports Associates to assist in AD search

By From staff reports | September 2

UNC has hired Florida-based Carr Sports Associates, Inc. to assist in the search for a new athletic director to replace Dick Baddour.

Inexperienced Renner not alone in starting QB role

By Jonathan Jones | September 1

Saturday, Bryn Renner will step under center and get his first career start, trying to build on a career stat line that currently reads 1-for-2 for 14 ...

Withers prepares Tar Heels for season opener

By Brandon Moree | August 29

Controversy and turmoil have kept the North Carolina football team in the news during the offseason, but the Tar Heels have yet to play a down of football. ...

UNC’s new football coach Withers ready to tackle 2011 season

August 25

After more than a year of controversy surrounding the North Carolina football program, interim head coach Everett Withers is the new face of UNC football. ...

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UNC outperforms new NCAA Academic Progress Rate standards

By Mark Thompson | August 24

The NCAA introduced a new rule earlier this month that raised the Academic Progress Rate benchmark from 900 to 930, and teams that fail to reach that ...