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Category: Football
Top 10 UNC victories in past school year THT covered
From trips to California, Utah, Texas, Florida, Kentucky, Georgia and New York to an 11-day stay in Omaha, the Tar Heel Tribune was there to cover the ups and downs of Carolina teams in many cities.
Britt Whitmire joins R.L. Bynum for launch of the ‘Tar Heel Tribune Podcast’
Tar Heel Tribune is adding another way for Carolina fans to follow the Tar Heels, launching the “Tar Heel Tribune Podcast” with hosts Britt Whitmire and R.L. Bynum.
Trimble’s shot to beat Duke, walk-off Supers win highlight UNC takeover day on ACCN
A full day of memorable Carolina victories, from postseason thrills and rivalry showdowns to a memorable Seth Trimble shot, will take over ACC Network on Wednesday as part of the channel’s annual school takeover programming.
Petrino outlines plan to rebuild UNC offense
CHAPEL HILL — Bobby Petrino arrived in Chapel Hill with a simple job description and a complicated assignment. North Carolina’s offensive coordinator is here to run the Tar Heels’ offense, call plays and help turn last season’s struggles into a productive unit. He is also doing it alongside Coach Bill Belichick, a partnership Petrino said has already sharpened his approach during spring practice.
Belichick’s happy classroom checks, Kelly’s hardest season and UNC’s spring reset
CHAPEL HILL — Bill Belichick was grinning as if he had just won another Super Bowl. That is how North Carolina offensive lineman Christo Kelly remembers it. Kelly and a teammate were walking toward class when they spotted their coach coming the other direction, clipboard in hand, smiling wide enough to stop them in their tracks.
Belichick says ‘we have our team now,’ not playing catch-up like last year
As North Carolina opened its second spring practice under coach Bill Belichick, the veteran coach said the program is better positioned this time around, largely because of continuity that simply did not exist a year ago.
Lombardi decries ‘fake’ rumors and stories, attacks on UNC program
Michael Lombardi used his return to ESPN’s “The Pat McAfee Show” to issue a strong defense of the North Carolina football program, criticizing what he described as persistent “fake rumors and fake stories” that circulated throughout Bill Belichick’s turbulent first season in Chapel Hill.
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UNC gets two September open dates after Ireland opener, face Clemson in ACC opener
Starting with a season-opening trip across the Atlantic Ocean to Ireland, North Carolina will launch into year two of the Bill Belichick era with a schedule built for spotlight high-stakes matchups. The schedule that the ACC announced Monday includes two September open dates for the Tar Heels after the opener in Dublin, Ireland, against TCU on Aug. 29.
UNC rebuilds quarterback room as Petrino takes control of offense
North Carolina’s offensive reset and quarterback shuffle did not begin with Bobby Petrino’s arrival.The 2025 season under offensive coordinator Freddie Kitchens never stabilized. The Tar Heels struggled to find an offensive rhythm, and the quarterback situation remained unsettled. By the end of a 4–8 season, the direction of the unit was no longer defensible. Coach Bill Belichick dismissed Kitchens and the transition began.
How to watch UNC’s game at SMU on The CW
If you want to watch No. 12 North Carolina’s game Saturday at SMU on TV, you’ll have to figure out your CW affiliate.
How to watch UNC’s game against USC Upstate on The CW
If you want to watch No. 14 North Carolina’s game Saturday against USC Upstate on TV, you’ll have to figure out your CW affiliate.
‘Bullet’ Gause seized his chances against Stanford
CHAPEL HILL — When UNC needed a spark against Stanford, sophomore running back Davion Gause delivered — not just with his legs, but with his hands and his instincts.
Maye’s numbers dip, but he leads Pats to 7th straight win; Stewart hurt
No matter what numbers Drake Maye puts up, he just keeps winning. Maye led New England to a 28–16 victory Sunday at Tampa Bay for the 8–2 Patriots’ seventh consecutive win, giving them a 1½-game lead atop the AFC East.