No Tar Heels team has lost since athletics resumed in August. Carolina has been unbeatable in 16 events over seven sports, with five teams ranked.
Burnette’s confidence, consistency kicking up, as is UNC’s confidence in him
MINNEAPOLIS — Noah Burnette has come a long way since he missed a field-goal attempt against N.C. State in 2022 that would have forced a third overtime.
Good, Bad and Ugly Report: Minnesota
Year 1 A.D. (After Drake) for Carolina football began on a stormy night in Minneapolis, as the Tar Heels and Golden Gophers engaged in a rainy slog-fest worthy of the Big Ten West before UNC emerged with a 19–17 win.
Tough defense, four Burnette FGs carry UNC to win
MINNEAPOLIS — In recent years, Carolina fans have been told that the defense is better, but those promises have never translated into performance on the field. At least for most of the opener, the Tar Heels unit under first-year coordinator Geoff Collins proved their mettle. The unit forced five three-and-outs to help UNC overcome Max Johnson’s injury to earn a 19–17 victory Thursday night at Huntington Bank Stadium behind four second-half Noah Burnette field goals.
Wing Brooks gives UNC second five-star commitment in six days
Five-star wing Nyla Brooks, the No. 14 player in the Class of 2025, has included North Carolina among the final four schools she is considering. The 6–1 Brooks, from Bishop Ireton High School in Alexandria, Va., posted Thursday on Instagram that she has cut her list to UNC, Maryland, Georgia and Tennessee.
Tar Heels in NFL: Brooks among 20 to make NFL rosters; Carter one of eight waived
NFL cut day brought joy and heartbreak for former Carolina players. Running back Michael Carter was among eight players waived Tuesday as NFL rosters were cut to 53 players, but rookies British Brooks, Storm Duck, Amari Gainer and Cedric Gray were among the 20 UNC alums to earn roster spots.
Zayden High not enrolled at UNC
Zayden High, a 6-9 forward from San Antonio, Texas, is not enrolled at UNC, the school announced on Tuesday.
UNC women hold soccer ranking, but men’s team plummets
North Carolina’s women stayed at No. 5 in the new United Soccer Coaches Top 25, while the Tar Heels’ men’s team fell 11 spots.
Carolina near top of preseason field hockey poll
Two-time reigning field hockey national champion North Carolina is No. 2 in the preseason NFHCA Coaches Poll released Tuesday.
Tar Heels in NFL: Maye shines on national stage; Gainer has huge game for Raiders
On a national stage Sunday night, Drake Maye showed he has the talent to be a star in the NFL when he engineered a scoring drive on his first possession.
Dominant No. 5 UNC women finally solve hot goalie, pull out 2–0 win
CHAPEL HILL — Battling a goalie playing as hot as the steamy August conditions at Dorrance Field, it was tough for No. 5 North Carolina to find much satisfaction in a game the Tar Heels dominated. Junior midfielder Tessa Dellarose broke through and changed that when she fired in a shot in the 75th minute as UNC won 2–0 on a Sunday afternoon when the Heels dominated shots 24–3. Graduate UNC goaltender Clare Gagne only had to make one save, but it was massive.
Five-star wing Henderson, the No. 21 player in Class of 2025, commits to UNC
Five-star wing Taliyah Henderson, the No. 21-ranked player in the Class of 2025 who started for the Canadian U18 team this summer, has committed to North Carolina.
Former UNC teammates face off in Kinston as Honeycutt has outstanding pro debut
n a battle of former fellow Carolina outfielders in Kinston on Thursday, Vance Honeycutt reached base three times in an outstanding minor-league debut and got his first professional hit.
Two color radio analysts, both former UNC football players, will rotate on Tar Heel Sports Network
Two former Carolina players will rotate duties on Tar Heel Sports Network football broadcasts this season after longtime color analyst Brian Simmons joined UNC’s football staff as senior advisor to the head coach in the offseason.
UNC win in first home opener without Dorrance didn’t feel that different
CHAPEL HILL — Plenty was different at Dorrance Field on Thursday. But plenty looked familiar, like a rising star taking over the match and a Hall of Fame coach yelling at the players. It was the first home match in program history without the facility’s namesake as the head coach but the result was like most home openers over the years.