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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 ...

From laser tag and NBA 2K to the football gridiron, Drake Maye's always been 'the guy'

By Shelby Swanson | August 29

“I think the best aspect about him is he’s competitive,” UNC junior tight end John Copenhaver said at the 2023 ACC Kickoff. “Whether that’s ...

One last chance: British Brooks returns for final season at UNC

By Gwen Peace | August 29

British Brooks has got unfinished business. He might be one of the oldest guys on the UNC football team, but despite that, he still has something ...

UNC football looks to reinvigorate run game, defense in 2023 season

By Erin Singleton | August 29

With a new offensive coordinator, a preseason ACC Player of the Year in quarterback Drake Maye and a defense eager for redemption, UNC looks primed to ...

Analysis: UNC's special teams unit looks to build upon progress made last year

By Twumasi Duah-Mensah | August 28

The North Carolina football special unit team saw growth in key areas in 2022, under new coordinator Larry Porter. In Porter’s first season, UNC averaged ...

UNC finds itself caught up in debate over conference realignment as ACC looks West

By Noah Monroe | August 24

The ACC is hosting talks this week to add California, Stanford and SMU according to reporting from ESPN's Pete Thamel.

'He deserves to play': Tez Walker, UNC football await decision from NCAA after eligibility debacle

By Noah Monroe | August 24

Walker is seeking to be immediately eligible after transferring to UNC. The Charlotte native came to Chapel Hill to be closer to his grandmother.

Column: an open letter regarding our upcoming 2023 Football Preview Edition

By Shelby Swanson | August 22

"In just a week, you'll be able to pick up a gorgeous 2023 Football Preview filled to the brim with seven distinct position previews, five elaborate player ...

Column: The five must-see UNC home games that you won't want to miss this fall

By Gwen Peace | August 21

"With class starting up, and exams on the mind, there can be a lot going on. So, I've graciously taken the time to highlight five can't-miss home games ...

UNC wide receiver Tez Walker denied immediate eligibility, school appeals decision

By Shelby Swanson | August 8

Brown said that, according to the guidance in place when Walker enrolled in classes on January 9, he should have been eligible to play immediately at ...

'We've got to be more aggressive': UNC football looks to mend defensive struggles

By Ben McCormick | July 27

“I think we've done a lot of different things this offseason to improve,” UNC senior linebacker Cedric Gray said. “I think, first and foremost, ...