Video: Watch Mack Brown’s press conference after the victory over Pitt

Hear Coach Mack Brown’s thoughts after UNC’s victory over PIttsburgh.

Heels off to best start in 26 years after magical Maye performance

PITTSBURGH — With Drake Maye digging into his bag of tricks and the defense digging in after a slow start, North Carolina is off to its best start in 26 years. Maye ran for two touchdowns and showed his improvisational skills with a left-handed touchdown pass as the No. 18 Tar Heels rolled to a 41–24 victory over Pittsburgh in their ACC opener for their best start since 1997, when Coach Mack Brown’s last team of his first stint also started 4–0.

In UNC debut at No. 1, Sentnor goal powers Heels by No. 22 Cavs

In North Carolina’s first game as the nation’s No. 1 women’s soccer team, the undefeated Tar Heels showed why with terrific defense against their fifth ranked opponent in 10 games. Junior forward Ally Sentnor gave UNC the only goal it would need in a 1–0 victory over No. 22 Virginia on Thursday night at Klöckner Stadium in Charlottesville, Va.

Watch: UNC linebacker Tomari Fox and linebackers coach Tommy Thigpen talk to the media

UNC defensive linebacker Tomari Fox and linebackers coach Tommy Thigpen talk to the media ahead of the Tar Heels’ game Saturday at Pitt.

UNC, Duke keep winning, and ticket prices to see them meet keep going up

Tickets for a UNC-Duke game that cost at least $119 (with fees) on secondary ticket markets would be considered a pretty good deal if it was men’s basketball. That number is eye-popping for football, considering the struggles of both programs over the years, particularly the Blue Devils.

Carolina back atop the women’s soccer rankings; Bell earns honor

North Carolina is back atop the women’s college soccer world. For the first time in over a year, the Tar Heels are No. 1 in the United Soccer Coaches Top 25 poll released Tuesday afternoon. In addition, UNC is No. 1 in the first RPI list of the season and has played two teams in the top five.

UNC one of three schools with two undefeated soccer teams

You may be able to play North Carolina to a draw in soccer, but beating the Tar Heels has been another matter so far this season. UNC is one of three schools in the country that are undefeated in men’s soccer and women’s soccer, with a combined record of 8–0–6.

Good, Bad and Ugly Report: Minnesota

There’s a saying in football about “best on best,” such as your best player vs. another team’s best player, or what you do best vs. what your opponent does best. That idea was expected to be on display as Minnesota visited UNC on Saturday afternoon.