UNC at UCF: where to watch, notes, depth charts, statistics

Find out how and watch Carolina’s game at Central Florida, the lines, notes, depth charts and statistics for both teams.

Belichick imparts his wisdom on working with QBs, one split-second decision at a time

CHAPEL HILL — How do coaches deal with a quarterback who is new to the program but has been inconsistent while starting the first three games? In the case of Bill Belichick and junior South Alabama transfer Gio Lopez at Carolina, the veteran coach spoke about it the way a professor might lecture, drawing on decades of experience with stars like Tom Brady and other quarterbacks of varying talent.

Tar Heels’ Gbayor is ACC linebacker of the week

North Carolina’s Mikai Gbayor is the ACC Linebacker of the Week after powering a dominant defensive performance that denied Richmond a touchdown on Saturday.

Lopez battles accuracy issues, finding consistency

CHAPEL HILL — North Carolina quarterback Gio Lopez doesn’t hide from the reality of his uneven start to the season. Saturday’s 41–17 home win over Richmond was supposed to be a chance to reset, but Lopez’s struggles with accuracy remained a subplot in an otherwise comfortable Tar Heel victory.

Tar Heels account for 8 TDs, including three for Maye and two for Walker

In one of the most productive Sundays for former North Carolina players in recent memory, Tar Heels accounted for eight touchdowns in Week 2, led by an outstanding performance from second-year quarterback Drake Maye and a two-score day from Baltimore’s Tez Walker.

‘Juju’ June goes from bottom of depth chart to breakout star

CHAPEL HILL — Coming into the season, Demon June was just another name in North Carolina’s running back room. On Saturday, “Juju” was the name.

Photo gallery from UNC’s win over Richmond

Here is a photo journey through North Carolina’s 41-6 victory at Kenan Stadium on Saturday over Richmond.

Good, Bad and Ugly Report: Richmond

Carolina welcomed an FCS team to Chapel Hill on Saturday afternoon and generally did what decent FBS teams are expected to do to FCS teams, hammering Richmond in a dominating 41–6 victory. There’s probably not too much to be read into a game like this other than Carolina won comfortably on a lovely day in Kenan Stadium.

Big day from defense, June help UNC thump Richmond

CHAPEL HILL — Mikai Gbayor brought the Lambeau leap to Kenan Stadium on Saturday after putting a thrilling exclamation point on a big day for North Carolina’s defense and running back Demon June.

UNC-Richmond: where to watch, depth charts, statistical comparison, notes

Here’s a look at the Richmond-North Carolina matchup, how to watch the game, notes, depth charts and statistics.

UNC linebackers coach Collins brings NFL pedigree to his first coaching job

CHAPEL HILL — When Bill Belichick called, Jamie Collins didn’t hesitate. He retired from the NFL in 2023 after a 10-year career as a linebacker that included making the Pro Bowl in 2015 and winning a Super Bowl in 2014, both with Belichick. Collins was ready when Belichick offered him the job as Carolina’s inside linebackers coach.

Belichick has adapted to Maginness, his first rugby-style punter

CHAPEL HILL — The ball left Tom Maginness’ foot on his rugby-style punt on a rainy night in Charlotte after a three-and-out deep in UNC territory, soaring 55 yards. It was the kind of punt Bill Belichick loves. A play that flips the field and makes it easier for his defense. The legendary coach has built a strong special teams identity, and that includes his senior punter from Melbourne, Australia.

Tar Heels in NFL: Frustration for Maye, good numbers Hampton, Gray, Brown and Williams

From Drake Maye trying to will the Patriots’ offense forward, to Omarion Hampton grinding out yards against the Chiefs, Cedric Gray throwing his weight around for Tennessee, and Dyami Brown making plays in Jacksonville’s win, Tar Heels had impressive weekends, starting with Javonte Williams’ big game on Thursday.

Lopez shows dual-threat ability in bounce-back performance

CHARLOTTE — Gio Lopez needed a reset after a rough opening night. Five days later, the North Carolina quarterback delivered.

Good, Bad and Ugly Report: Charlotte

UNC and Charlotte slogged through a game that was as sloppy as the weather and wasn’t put away until the fourth quarter. The second half was a rock fight as the rain returned and UNC attempted to control the ball with the lead, which they generally did with success. The teams combined for a single field goal in the final 30 minutes as the Tar Heels head up I-85 with the win.