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In lopsided 3-0 win, UNC women's soccer's defense works to fill a different role

By Beckett Brantley | August 30

Throughout the game, Tar Heel defenders looked to impact the game higher up the pitch and provide support for the offense.

'We're good, coach': Conner Harrell replaces injured Max Johnson in win at Minnesota

By Caroline Wills | August 30

Sophomore quarterback Conner Harrell entered the game in the third quarter and helped guide North Carolina to a win in its season opener.

Kicker Noah Burnette leads UNC football to season-opening win over Minnesota

By Shelby Swanson | August 30

The graduate kicker drilled four second half field goals in UNC's 19-17 victory over Minnesota on Thursday night.

UNC prevails against Minnesota, 19-17, despite losing quarterback Max Johnson

By Shelby Swanson | August 30

Thanks to Noah Burnette’s four second-half field goals, North Carolina (1-0) defeated Minnesota (0-1), 19-17, its season opener on Thursday night at ...

No. 17 North Carolina men's soccer downs Florida International, 3-1

By Cade Shoemaker | August 29

The Tar Heels came back from 1-0 down at halftime to defeat the Panthers behind Martin Vician's brace.

UNC women's soccer defeats North Dakota with 3-0 victory

By Beckett Brantley | August 29

The No. 5 North Carolina women’s soccer (5-0) team remains undefeated after beating North Dakota (2-1-2), 3-0, on Thursday afternoon.

Five-star 2025 wing Nyla Brooks commits to UNC women's basketball

By Emma Moon | August 29

On Thursday, 2025 five-star wing Nyla Brooks committed to the UNC women's basketball team after announcing her plans via social media.

Analysis: UNC football bolsters roster with strong transfer portal class

By Abby Ludwig | August 28

The North Carolina Tar Heels added ten transfers to its football roster, ranking 59th in the nation. Heading into the season, here are key names to look ...

Ahead of challenging field hockey season, North Carolina plans to keep same mentality

By Jarrett Kidd | August 28

Just like last season, and every year before that, the Tar Heels plan to take it one game at a time. New seasons bring new challenges, but North Carolina ...

Analysis: Standout veterans compose defensive line, linebackers ahead of 2024 season

By Megan Smith | August 27

Ahead of the UNC's 2024 football season, here is a breakdown of who to look out for on the defensive line and at linebacker.

UNC senior tight end Bryson Nesbit (18) and UNC junior wide receiver Kobe Paysour (8) celebrate after a touchdown during the football game against Syracuse on Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023 in Kenan Stadium. UNC won 40-7.

From fishing to the football field, tight end Bryson Nesbit brings consistency to UNC

By Anna Laible | August 27

Senior tight end Bryson Nesbit is looking to build on his success from previous years and take on a role as a leader for UNC football.

New coordinator Geoff Collins challenges defense to be more aggressive in 2024

By Twumasi Duah-Mensah | August 27

Geoff "Minister of Mayhem" Collins is working to make UNC's defense as lethal as possible, specifically focusing on forcing turnovers.

Analysis: North Carolina's top-30 recruiting class offers depth to 2024 roster

By Cade Shoemaker | August 27

Made up of predominately NC natives, the class of 2024 bolstered UNC's defensive and offensive units.

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Analysis: Experienced wide receivers and tight ends headline UNC offense

By Dylan Stalter | August 27

The UNC football team looks to talent and experience from both returning and new wide receivers and tight ends amidst uncertainty around the quarterback ...

Who will be UNC's starting signal caller?

By Harry Crowther | August 27

With Drake Maye gone, head coach Mack Brown has not yet revealed who will start at quarterback on Thursday night against Minnesota. Max Johnson and Conner ...

Analysis: Assessing the UNC players in the NFL

By Shannen Horan | August 27

Here's a look at the former North Carolina players currently playing in the NFL.

Analysis: A look ahead at UNC football's 2024 schedule

By Jarrett Kidd | August 27

A preview of the road that lies ahead of the Tar Heels this football season.

Linebacker Power Echols steps in to lead the defense in the 2024 season

By Twumasi Duah-Mensah | August 27

In Cedric Gray's absence, senior linebacker Power Echols is moving into a leadership role on the defensive team, but former and current teammates and ...

'I feel like it’s really his year': J.J. Jones emerges as leader on UNC's offense

By Cade Shoemaker | August 27

J.J. Jones is putting in work both on the field as a veteran wide receiver and off the field as an aspiring sports journalist. Wide receivers coach Lonnie ...

Analysis: A healthy secondary builds defensive confidence under new coach

By Connor Gould | August 27

After injuries plagued the 2023 UNC football secondary, a rejuvenated and healthy roster looks to implement defensive coordinator Geoff Collins' scheme ...