Jordan Shipp to honor Tylee Craft during UNC football game vs. Clemson

UNC football’s Jordan Shipp will be honoring Tylee Craft during the Tar Heels’ game against Clemson at Kenan Stadium. Shipp, a sophomore receiver who normally wears No. 1, will be wearing Craft’s No. 13 jersey for UNC’s annual Cancer Awareness game. Shipp also has a tattoo on his arm to honor Craft, which features the No. 13 and "Tylee Strong." (MSN.com)

UNC QB Gio Lopez questionable for Clemson game; Pryce Yates probable

UNC quarterback Gio Lopez is listed as questionable for the Clemson game in the ACC availability report released Thursday. Defensive end Pryce Yates is listed as probable. The former UConn star hasn’t played since transferring and suffering a concussion in preseason. In 32 games for the Huskies, he recorded 12 1/2 sacks and 29 1/2 tackles for losses (Tar Heel Tribune)

UNC RBs Coach Natrone Means Details Decision to Stay in Chapel Hill: ‘I Never Wanted to Leave’

No one could’ve blamed Natrone Means if he wanted to leave his alma mater last December. The former star UNC running back had just seen his former coach and current boss, Mack Brown, fired. But Means, a North Carolina native who grew up rooting for the Tar Heels, couldn’t see himself anywhere else. “It’s a place I never wanted to leave,” Means said. (Chapelb)

Zac Gallen Emotional After D-Backs Eliminated in His Potential Last Start With Arizona

Friday effectively marked the end of the Diamondbacks' season, as Arizona was eliminated from postseason contention. Zac Gallen, a pending free agent, pitched 4 1/3 innings and yielded five earned runs in the eventual loss, in what may have been his last start as a member of the Diamondbacks. He had a difficult time processing that reality. (Sports Illustrated)

Video: UNC OL Coach Will Friend, D'Antre Robinson, Jake Johnson Pre-Clemson Press Conferences

North Carolina defensive tackle D'Antre Robinson, offensive line coach Will Friend, and tight end Jake Johnson speak with the media on Thursday ahead of the Tar Heels' game against the Clemson Tigers on Saturday at Kenan Stadium. (View Video)

Clemson's Dabo Swinney discusses UNC, Bill Belichick ahead of Saturday’s game

From a coaching perspective, Clemson football coach Dabo Swinney said he's excited to stand on the opposite sideline of a football legend like Bill Belichick. "It's amazing. I never in my lifetime thought I would get an opportunity to coach against Belichick. I mean, how cool is that? The guy's got eight rings; he's arguably the greatest ever at the pro level." (TarHeel247)

Know Before You Go: UNC Football vs. Clemson

UNC Football returns to Chapel Hill for the ACC opener Saturday, hosting Clemson. Kickoff between the Tar Heels and Tigers from Kenan Stadium is set for noon. At approximately 9:30 a.m., the team will walk from the Old Well to the stadium. Ludacris, a three-time Grammy Award-winning rapper and actor, takes the stage at Polk Place at 10 a.m. (GoHeels.com)

Historical Football Coaching Matchup Sets Scene for Clemson’s Visit to UNC

Saturday’s matchup comes at pivotal points in the season for Clemson and UNC, with both teams returning from open dates on their schedules that allowed for extra recovery and preparation time. Clemson is 17-5 under coach Dabo Swinney in regular-season games following open dates. For UNC, the break offered a chance to press the reset button. (Inside Carolina)

Video: Mack Hollins on his Passion for Volunteerism, Social Media, and Return to Buffalo

Patriots.com writer Alex Francisco sits down with New England wide receiver Mack Hollins to talk about his work off the field with the Special Olympics, how New England is preparing for his former team, the Buffalo Bills, on Sunday night, and more. (View Video)

UNC Linebacker Khmori House Says Last Week Was About Fixing What They 'Messed Up'

UNC practiced Tuesday-Thursday during its off week following the loss at Central Florida, and the Tar Heels didn't waste any of that time on the field. Linebacker Khmori House said it was about getting down to business on defense and worrying about themselves instead of an opponent. The most valuable thing they worked on? "Getting back to the basics." (TarHeel247)

THT Newsletter: UNC vs. Clemson, Ludacris, Basketball Blue-White Scrimmage, Cole Cloer Cancels

It's a big weekend in Chapel Hill. There's a baseball scrimmage, Ludacris performs, UNC Football hosts Clemson, and Basketball holds its Blue-White Scrimmage. Plus, Cole Cloer is off the board after cancelling his UNC visit, the Diamond Heels land a catcher, quarterback questions, remembering Tylee Craft, some Tar Heel honors, and more. (Tar Heel Times Newsletter)

Chansky’s Notebook: New ‘Agent’ Man

North Carolina Basketball General Manager Jim Tanner is a big help valuing scholarship players and how much rev share money they get. But he is not an NCAA-designated recruiter, so he can only go off campus under certain circumstances to visit prospects. Tanner said assistant coach Brad Frederick does most of the scouting of players outside the U.S. (Chapelboro.com)

Video: The Game Plan Podcast - UNC Football Searching for Success Against Clemson

This week's matchup of Tar Heels and Tigers features two football teams vastly different on paper, but going in similar directions on the field. Inside Carolina's Jason Staples, Greg Barnes, and Tommy Ashley break down what the Tar Heels need to do to have any chance of success on Saturday. (View Video)

No. 19 UNC Women’s Soccer To Host Boston College Thursday

No. 19 North Carolina women's soccer (7-4, 1-2 ACC) is set to host Boston College (4-3-5, 0-2-2 ACC) Thursday night at Dorrance Field. The Tar Heels and Eagles will kick off at 7 p.m. with streaming on ACCNX. Olivia Thomas continues to lead UNC with nine goals. The forward leads the ACC and the Tar Heels in game-winning goals (4) and total shots (58). (GoHeels.com)

North Carolina and Butler Schedule Home-and-Home Basketball Series

North Carolina and Butler have agreed to a men's basketball home-and-home series that will feature games in the 2026-27 and 2027-28 seasons. The teams will play in Chapel Hill in November or December of 2026 before the Bulldogs host the Tar Heels at Hinkle Fieldhouse in November or December of 2027. The programs have split six previous meetings. (Butler Sports)

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