# unc football (news sources) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 1 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover unc football. Page: Feed: --- ## [Bill Belichick says drivers on 'wrong side,' rain among Dublin adjustments](https://www.tarheeltimes.com/article168288.aspx) _2026-08-27 · Tar Heel Times_ Before UNC gets to the game plan, there were other important lessons for the Tar Heels to learn once they arrived in Ireland on Thursday. When crossing the street, looking right when you’d normally look left. While football will be the same, even if the game is played in the rain, people drive on the left side of the road. "You’ve got to get used to that." ## [Defensive Coordinator Steve Belichick Absent From Practice in Dublin Ahead of TCU Opener](https://www.tarheeltimes.com/article168287.aspx) _2026-08-27 · Tar Heel Times_ UNC defensive coordinator Steve Belichick was not present at the Tar Heels' open practice Thursday in Dublin, Ireland, multiple sources report. While it is believed that Belichick did not make the trip with the team to Ireland at all, program sources would not confirm or deny whether that's the case as they ready for the season-opener against TCU. ## [North Carolina's Offensive Line Concern](https://www.tarheeltimes.com/article168283.aspx) _2026-08-27 · Tar Heel Times_ The biggest concern and what will ultimately decide the fate of the Tar Heels this year is offensive line. When you look at this group, you’ve got to have Christo Kelly stay healthy at center. Beyond that, you’ve got to have him play well. I know tackles get a lot of attention for good reason, but if you can’t hold up in the middle, everything falls apart anyway. ## [Chansky’s Notebook: Fool Me Once...](https://www.tarheeltimes.com/article168282.aspx) _2026-08-27 · Tar Heel Times_ Little Kool-Aid will be consumed by UNC Football fans before kickoff in Dublin. Fool me once but not again. It is a great trip to Ireland for Tar Heel fans who bought plane tickets and hotel rooms to tour the Emerald Isle. A year ago, many fans believed Belichick’s Super Bowl magic would help the team win the opening game in Kenan Stadium against TCU. ## [Video: UNC Football Players Thursday Dublin Pre-TCU Press Conferences](https://www.tarheeltimes.com/article168281.aspx) _2026-08-27 · Tar Heel Times_ North Carolina defensive back Kaleb Cost and offensive lineman Christo Kelly speak with the media on Thursday ahead of UNC Football's season opener against TCU on Saturday in Dublin, Ireland. ## [Video: Bill Belichick Thursday Dublin Pre-TCU Press Conference](https://www.tarheeltimes.com/article168279.aspx) _2026-08-27 · Tar Heel Times_ North Carolina head football coach Bill Belichick speaks with the media on Thursday in Dublin, Ireland ahead of the Tar Heels' season-opening game against the TCU Horned Frogs in the Aer Lingus College Football Classic. ## [Bill Belichick’s Second UNC Campaign Must Show Improvement, Stability](https://www.tarheeltimes.com/article168277.aspx) _2026-08-27 · Tar Heel Times_ Bill Belichick’s 50-year coaching career, which has included six Super Bowl titles as a head coach and two more as a defensive coordinator, clearly certifies him as one of the greatest minds in the sport’s history. However, Belichick is 74 years old, and his maiden voyage in the college ranks was a disaster. The 2025 UNC Tar Heels finished 4-8. ## [UNC WR Trech Kekahuna's underdog mentality separates him from the pack](https://www.tarheeltimes.com/article168276.aspx) _2026-08-27 · Tar Heel Times_ UNC junior receiver Trech Kekahuna stares down his goals for the season. Messages written by the undersized Hawaiian remind him to trust the process, take things one step at a time, and stay grounded. It’s not the size of the dog in the fight, but the size of the fight in the dog. While cliche, the phrase rings true for the 5-foot-10 Wisconsin transfer. ## [Four veterans look to anchor UNC football’s offensive line](https://www.tarheeltimes.com/article168274.aspx) _2026-08-27 · Tar Heel Times_ After the Tar Heels fielded the second-least productive offense in the ACC in 2025, averaging just 19.3 points per game, offensive coordinator Bobby Petrino was tasked with giving UNC a fresh start behind the ball. Petrino is stepping into his first season as the Tar Heels’ offensive coordinator after serving as Arkansas’ interim head coach in 2025. ## [Video: IC Podcast - UNC Athletes and the NCAA's Five-for-Five Conundrum](https://www.tarheeltimes.com/article168272.aspx) _2026-08-26 · Tar Heel Times_ Greg Barnes and Tommy Ashley of Inside Carolina discuss the NCAA's messy failure to take the simple step of grandfathering in the 2022 class to their new five-for-five eligibility rule. And while football and basketball make the biggest headlines, the decisions and legal actions affect the fall Olympic Sports in Chapel Hill. ## [Hire AI-Powered Freelancers Fast (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/oqTCxGKwtIH5) _2026-08-26 · **Sponsored**_ Browse and hire skilled professionals using AI tools — free to post, free to apply. ## [Jordan Shipp Sees a Different UNC Football Team Entering 2026](https://www.tarheeltimes.com/article168270.aspx) _2026-08-26 · Tar Heel Times_ Jordan Shipp remembers what UNC Football looked like at this point a year ago. The Tar Heels were preparing for their first season under Bill Belichick with a roster that had undergone significant turnover. Shipp said UNC essentially had one team during the spring and another by the summer. A year later, Shipp believes the difference is noticeable. ## [UNC running backs primed to start strongly under Bobby Petrino](https://www.tarheeltimes.com/article168269.aspx) _2026-08-26 · Tar Heel Times_ Finishing 14th among ACC teams in rushing yards last season, North Carolina returns its top two running backs in Demon June and Benjamin Hall. The duo accounted for over half of UNC’s rushing production in 2025 and leads a backfield that welcomes former LSU running back Kaleb Jackson and several young players looking to make their mark. ## [North Carolina vs. TCU Football Preview: Opener in Ireland Offers Rematch with Overhauled Rosters](https://www.tarheeltimes.com/article168265.aspx) _2026-08-26 · Tar Heel Times_ UNC's matchup with TCU on Saturday in the Aer Lingus College Football Classic inches closer. The Horned Frogs spoiled Bill Belichick’s first collegiate game on the sidelines in a Labor Day defeat of the Tar Heels a year ago. This time the two teams, albeit with very different rosters, meet again on national television (Noon ET, ESPN) to kick off the 2026 season. ## [UNC Football Announces Team Captains for 2026](https://www.tarheeltimes.com/article168264.aspx) _2026-08-26 · Tar Heel Times_ Earlier this week, UNC Football officially announced its captains for the 2026 season. The group of seven contains senior edge rusher Melkart Abou Jaoude, senior cornerback Kaleb Cost, junior running back Benjamin Hall, senior Isaiah Johnson, graduate center Christo Kelly, graduate linebacker Derek McDonald, and junior wide receiver Jordan Shipp. ## [TCU’s offense undergoes offensive overhaul: What to know about UNC's Dublin opponent](https://www.tarheeltimes.com/article168262.aspx) _2026-08-26 · Tar Heel Times_ The TCU team that UNC will meet in Ireland on Saturday will be very different than the one that scored 48 straight points to beat the Tar Heels 48-14 a year ago in Coach Bill Belichick’s college coaching debut. The quarterback who tormented UNC last September, Josh Hoover, has since transferred. Hoover’s replacement is graduate transfer Jaden Craig. ## [UNC Football's Trip to Ireland Required Weeks of Preparation, and Here's the Plan](https://www.tarheeltimes.com/article168261.aspx) _2026-08-26 · Tar Heel Times_ UNC Football plays its first-ever game outside of the United States on Saturday against TCU in Dublin, Ireland. Kickoff is at noon ET and 5 p.m. local time in Dublin (ESPN). The team's quest across the pond required extensive planning. The time change, sleep schedule, hydration, and meal plans are all elements the Tar Heels program took into account. ## [UNC OL Christo Kelly’s shining character is contagious](https://www.tarheeltimes.com/article168260.aspx) _2026-08-26 · Tar Heel Times_ Christo Kelly brings a unique accolade to UNC Football’s season opener in Dublin, Ireland: The 6-foot-4, 310-pound offensive lineman is the winner of an Irish step dancing competition. The dance floor isn’t the only place Kelly has made an impact. His positivity and passion have inspired teammates, classmates, and mentors. He brings a natural leadership. ## [Billy Edwards is the Right Quarterback for UNC Right Now](https://www.tarheeltimes.com/article168259.aspx) _2026-08-26 · Tar Heel Times_ With UNC quarterback Miles O'Neill, there’s a lot of potential but some decision-making concerns. With Travis Burgess, he’s a true freshman coming off a significant knee injury. Then you look at Billy Edwards. Is his production right now better than what they could give you? Yes. And that’s why Edwards is the starting quarterback for the Tar Heels on Saturday. ## [The top events in Kenan Stadium from the last 10 decades](https://www.tarheeltimes.com/article168257.aspx) _2026-08-26 · Tar Heel Times_ As the centennial season of Kenan Stadium approaches, the sun has risen and set on a plethora of memorable events held inside its walls. Despite being the setting of 551 UNC football games, it’s not just college football that defines a memorable event in Kenan. Here are some of the top events from each decade of Kenan Stadium’s 100 years of history. ## [Where Former UNC Football Player Des Evans Is Now](https://www.tarheeltimes.com/article168196.aspx) _2026-08-23 · Tar Heel Times_ Desmond Evans went undrafted in the 2025 NFL Draft and signed with the Tennessee Titans as an undrafted free agent. He appeared in three preseason games, before being waived before the regular season. After an unsuccessful NFL bid, Evans moved to Atlanta and worked in sales. Then the CFL's Saskatchewan Roughriders reached out. ## [AI News Summaries & Audio (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/1j6IxSh1Flui) _2026-08-23 · **Sponsored**_ Tap an article for an AI summary and an audio briefing. ## [UNC Offensive Line 'Seeing the Game Together' as Season Opener Nears](https://www.tarheeltimes.com/article168190.aspx) _2026-08-22 · Tar Heel Times_ Of the six returnees on UNC's offensive line, four made starts for the Tar Heels last season. In a vacuum, that could give the Tar Heels something to build. But that quartet of Christo Kelly, Aidan Banfield, Jordan Hall, and Eidan Buchanan combined for just 10 starts, and none together, leaving the group as one of the biggest question marks on the roster. ## [The NCAA Has Won a Victory in the Class of 2022 Debate. What Does it Mean for UNC?](https://www.tarheeltimes.com/article168188.aspx) _2026-08-22 · Tar Heel Times_ The Tenth Circuit stay does not affect potential fifth-year college athletes protected by a specific state lawsuit which has either been granted a total restraining order or injunction or is currently pending for one. This includes incoming North Carolina men’s basketball transfer Cameron Fens, who is protected by a lawsuit in the state of Tennessee. ## [Jordan Hall's Emergence, Experience Bolsters UNC's Offensive Line](https://www.tarheeltimes.com/article168187.aspx) _2026-08-22 · Tar Heel Times_ After starting the final four games for the Tar Heels in 2025, offensive lineman Jordan Hall earned the program’s most improved player award. What makes that so impressive? Seven months prior, none of Hall’s North Carolina teammates even knew who he was. The former UAB transfer spent his first two years in the American Athletic Conference. ## [Carolina Football Live Radio Show Returns To TOPO Aug. 24](https://www.tarheeltimes.com/article168182.aspx) _2026-08-22 · Tar Heel Times_ The 2026 UNC Football season is here and so is "Carolina Football Live," beginning Monday, Aug. 24 at 7 p.m. at Top of the Hill Restaurant & Brewery in Chapel Hill. The weekly radio show, which will move mostly to Thursday nights this season, is hosted by radio play-by-play voice Jones Angell. Coach Bill Belichick will headline the show each week. ## [Every former UNC football player in Madden 27 and their overall rating](https://www.tarheeltimes.com/article168178.aspx) _2026-08-22 · Tar Heel Times_ For the UNC football program, many alumni are featured in this year's game. On launch day, which was August 13, there were 28 Tar Heels on active rosters. Drake Maye (now with the New England Patriots) leads the way with a 92 overall ranking. Four Tar Heels (Maye, Javonte Williams, Omarion Hampton, and Josh Downs) have an 80+ overall ranking. ## [UNC, Bill Belichick Looking Into Players After Louisiana Court Ruling](https://www.tarheeltimes.com/article168177.aspx) _2026-08-22 · Tar Heel Times_ In the seemingly never-ending age of court rulings, temporary injunctions and temporary restraining orders for college football eligibility, a new piece to the puzzle was officially introduced on Wednesday night — one that Bill Belichick and North Carolina are monitoring closely. A local Louisiana judge granted a temporary restraining order. ## [Video: UNC Football Players Friday Preseason Press Conferences](https://www.tarheeltimes.com/article168167.aspx) _2026-08-21 · Tar Heel Times_ North Carolina running back Jaylen McGill, defensive back Tre Miller, wide receiver Mason Humphrey, and defensive back Peyton Waters speak with the media on Friday as the Tar Heel prepare for their season opener against TCU on Aug. 29 in Dublin, Ireland. ## [UNC Kicker Rece Verhoff Ineligible After New Court Ruling](https://www.tarheeltimes.com/article168164.aspx) _2026-08-21 · Tar Heel Times_ Sixteen days after North Carolina added kicker Rece Verhoff back to the program, following the class action temporary injunction in Colorado granting the class of 2022 players a fifth year of eligibility, the Tenth Circuit court granted the NCAA's stay request on Friday, meaning Verhoff is currently ineligible. UNC had no comment on Friday's announcement. ## [Bill Belichick open to adding players cut from NFL rosters](https://www.tarheeltimes.com/article168165.aspx) _2026-08-21 · Tar Heel Times_ Could UNC add players cut from NFL rosters? Coach Bill Belichick said he is looking into a federal judge’s decision Wednesday granting a temporary restraining order that would allow some of them to enter the transfer portal. With classes already underway, it would be a challenge. "We are looking into that. There are a few more hoops to jump through." ## [Video: Bill Belichick Friday Preseason Press Conference](https://www.tarheeltimes.com/article168163.aspx) _2026-08-21 · Tar Heel Times_ North Carolina head football coach Bill Belichick speaks with the media on Friday to discuss the Tar Heels' preparations for their season opener against TCU in Dublin, newly names starting quarterback Billy Edwards, the status of defensive coordinator Steve Belichick, and more. ## [8.1% APY Plus Free Stock (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/uLHy0rsxxc99) _2026-08-21 · **Sponsored**_ Claim 8.1% APY and up to $1,030 in SK hynix and Nvidia stock. ## [Every UNC Football Player Named to a 2026 Preseason Award Watch List](https://www.tarheeltimes.com/article168162.aspx) _2026-08-21 · Tar Heel Times_ As we approach the 2026 college football season, several Tar Heels have been named to national award watch lists. The rundown includes RB Demon June (Doak Walker Award), LB Peyton Seelmann (Butkus Award), DE Melkart Abou-Jaoude (Bronko Nagurski Trophy), WR Jordan Shipp (Wuerffel Trophy), and TE Jelani Thurman (John Mackey Award). ## [Video: IC Podcast - The UNC Football Over/Under Show](https://www.tarheeltimes.com/article168160.aspx) _2026-08-21 · Tar Heel Times_ With the UNC Football season just days way, the Inside Carolina crew gathers for the annual Over/Under show. The guys break down the numbers and take the high road or the low road when debating predictions for the upcoming season. ## [Why UNC’s Jordan Shipp is ‘Mr. Carolina’: ‘When Jordan Talks, Everyone Listens’](https://www.tarheeltimes.com/article168159.aspx) _2026-08-21 · Tar Heel Times_ Jordan Shipp spurned offers from Virginia Tech, Louisville, and Michigan to suit up for UNC Football. After a star turn as a sophomore, he didn’t give the transfer portal the time of day. It’s why teammates gave Shipp the nickname "Mr. Carolina." In this de facto role, Shipp has become one of the first faces newcomers see when arriving in Chapel Hill. ## [Carolina Insider Podcast: UNC Basketball Non-Conference Schedule, Football Heads To Ireland](https://www.tarheeltimes.com/article168158.aspx) _2026-08-21 · Tar Heel Times_ UNC Football will start Billy Edwards Jr at quarterback vs. TCU in Dublin (7:38). Tar Heel Basketball released its non-conference schedule (21:44). Senior Associate AD Rick Steinbacher joins to talk Carolina in Ireland (48:43). Plus: Seth Trimble commits to Louisville (39:07), and more. ## [Melkart Abou Jaoude Named To Senior Bowl Top 300 List](https://www.tarheeltimes.com/article168148.aspx) _2026-08-20 · Tar Heel Times_ North Carolina defensive lineman Melkart Abou Jaoude has been named to the Senior Bowl Top 300 List. The Senior Bowl is widely regarded as the preeminent college football all-star game and the first stage of the NFL Draft process. Last season, Abou Jaoude was a Second Team All-ACC selection, after ranking fifth nationally in sacks with 10.5. ## [UNC's New Starting Quarterback Offers Experience, Discretion](https://www.tarheeltimes.com/article168139.aspx) _2026-08-20 · Tar Heel Times_ UNC Football coach Bill Belichick may have tipped his hand on the Tar Heels’ 2026 starting quarterback choice earlier this year, when he summarized his philosophy on the position. "Eliminating negative plays is really more important than making the spectacular ones." UNC quarterback Billy Edwards Jr., a sixth-year senior, fits that description well. ## [Video: IC Podcast - UNC's QB1 Billy Edwards, Jr.](https://www.tarheeltimes.com/article168135.aspx) _2026-08-20 · Tar Heel Times_ Greg Barnes and Tommy Ashley of Inside Carolina discuss UNC's choice for the starting quarterback as the Tar Heels open the 2026 season next weekend against TCU, why Billy Edwards, Jr. gets the nod over Miles O'Neill and Travis Burgess, and what the decision means for the Carolina offense. ## [Bill Belichick's quarterback situations ranked: From Tom Brady to UNC's Billy Edwards Jr.](https://www.tarheeltimes.com/article168132.aspx) _2026-08-19 · Tar Heel Times_ From Tom Brady and Drew Bledsoe to Vinny Testaverde and several notable backups, UNC's Billy Edwards Jr. now joins a fascinating list of 18 different starting QBs under Bill Belichick spanning the NFL and college level. Slotting all of his signal callers in tiers, here's a glance at who Belichick has worked with as a head coach with varying levels of success. ## [UNC Football's Trip to Ireland 'Much More Than a Game'](https://www.tarheeltimes.com/article168131.aspx) _2026-08-19 · Tar Heel Times_ UNC Football kicks off its season in Dublin, Ireland, playing Texas Christian University on Aug. 29 in the Aer Lingus College Football Classic. But the Tar Heel experience in Ireland will be “Much More Than a Game.” That’s what the University is calling the wide range of activities and events planned for students, fans, alumni, and faculty and staff going to Dublin. ## [Willie Lampkin relishes NFL preseason after missing full year](https://www.tarheeltimes.com/article168119.aspx) _2026-08-19 · Tar Heel Times_ Former UNC offensive lineman Willie Lampkin couldn’t help but smile on Saturday night after getting a chance to play in the Philadelphia Eagles’ preseason opener. He waited a long time to be back on the field. "It felt great to be out there." Lampkin started the game at center before moving to right guard. He played 23 offensive snaps and was impressive. ## [Video: Tar Heel Tribune - Former UNC WR Joe Jauch Talks Tar Heel Football](https://www.tarheeltimes.com/article168118.aspx) _2026-08-19 · Tar Heel Times_ Former Tar Heel wide receiver Joe Jauch joins the Tar Heel Tribune podcast to discuss newly named starting quarterback Billy Edwards Jr., UNC offensive coordinator Bobby Petrino's offense, defensive depth, avoiding outside distractions, and more. ## [Video: IC Podcast - What Exactly is Progress for UNC Football?](https://www.tarheeltimes.com/article168108.aspx) _2026-08-18 · Tar Heel Times_ Progress is mandatory in Bill Belichick's second season as head coach of UNC Football. But what is progress? Inside Carolina's Greg Barnes and Tommy Ashley discuss all aspects of Carolina Football and what areas of progress are necessary this season. ## [Tar Heels In The NFL – Preseason Week One](https://www.tarheeltimes.com/article168107.aspx) _2026-08-18 · Tar Heel Times_ With the start of NFL Preseason games underway, 31 former Tar Heel players are on NFL rosters ahead of the 2026 season. Here is a recap of each player's performance. Additionally, former North Carolina quarterback and now Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson led the team to a dominant 34-10 victory against the Browns. ## [Billy Edwards Jr. Named UNC Starting Quarterback](https://www.tarheeltimes.com/article168106.aspx) _2026-08-18 · Tar Heel Times_ A winner has emerged from UNC's quarterback competition, as Wisconsin transfer Billy Edwards Jr. has been named UNC’s starting quarterback to open the season. The sixth-year QB enters the season opener against TCU having won the competition over Texas A&M transfer Miles O'Neill, redshirt freshman Au'Tori Newkirk, and true freshman Travis Burgess. ## [UNC RB Demon June Named To Doak Walker Award Preseason Watch List](https://www.tarheeltimes.com/article168105.aspx) _2026-08-18 · Tar Heel Times_ Following a breakout freshman season, UNC running back Demon June has been named to the Doak Walker Award Preseason Watch List, which recognizes the top running back in college football. June appeared in every game for the Tar Heels last season. He led North Carolina in rushing yards with 464 on 84 attempts with two rushing touchdowns.