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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 ...

Analysis: Led by Omarion Hampton, running backs to show depth during 2024 season

By Kendall Allen | August 27

This year, the Tar Heels are working to build a solid ground game in order to open up the passing game for either graduate quarterback Max Johnson or ...

Analysis: New faces on offensive line may have significant impact for UNC football

By Molly Louison | August 27

The new look North Carolina offensive line will be a crucial factor in Chip Lindsey's offense that emphasizes running the football.

Analysis: UNC special teams look to improve efficiency for 2024 season

By Allison Meehan | August 27

North Carolina will turn to a familiar core to lead the special teams, but the Tar Heels will have work to do to improve their effectiveness on kickoffs, ...

Hark the Pod: Football Preview 2024

By Luther Walker , Matthew Maynard , Natalie Bradin , Emma Moon , Caroline Wills and Amelie Fawson | August 27

Welcome to a new season of Hark The Pod from The Daily Tar Heel. In this episode of Hark the Pod, DTH Sports Editor Caroline Wills and Assistant Editors ...

With a chip on his shoulder, Kaimon Rucker prepares to lead UNC football's defense

By Emma Moon | August 26

Kaimon Rucker’s life changed while eating barbecue. Now, the graduate is back for his final year of college football.

'Not just doing this for me': Joshua Harris Sr. enters sixth year with a bigger purpose

By Matthew Maynard | August 26

In his final year of college football, Joshua Harris Sr. is focused on two things: family and football.

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All-American running back Omarion Hampton aims for new heights in 2024 season

By Caroline Wills | August 26

After recording 253 carries for 1,504 yards, ranking fifth in the nation and leading the ACC, in 2023, junior running back Omarion Hampton returned to ...

Missed opportunities plague No. 6 UNC men's soccer in home opener draw to Cal Baptist

By Twumasi Duah-Mensah | August 26

North Carolina was unable to find the back of the net following 25 shots against Cal Baptist in 0-0 draw at Dorrance Field on Sunday evening.

'It was not even close': UNC volleyball displays new look in Blue-White Scrimmage

By Megan Smith | August 26

UNC volleyball displayed a new approach to the game in its annual Blue-White Scrimmage on Friday night in Carmichael Arena.

EA Sports releases first college football game in 10 years, 73 Tar Heels included

By Beckett Brantley | August 26

As the 2024 college football season begins, college football and video game fanatics can play as their favorite players in the new video game released ...

Analysis: UNC football prepares for first game against Minnesota

By Anna Page Lancaster | August 26

Here are three themes to watch out for during North Carolina's opening game.

No. 5 UNC women's soccer earns fourth win with 2-0 victory over Arizona

By Tess Alongi | August 25

The No. 5 UNC women’s soccer team (4-0) defeated Arizona (3-1), 2-0, Sunday afternoon at Dorrance Field in the first meeting between the two squads ...

During first home game of season, UNC women's soccer adjusts to head coach transition

By Cade Shoemaker | August 23

For the first time in program history, the head coach’s chair on the North Carolina women’s soccer bench remained unoccupied to honor Anson Dorrance ...