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Box Score: California 21, North Carolina 18

View the complete box score from the North Carolina Tar Heels' 21-18 loss to the California Golden Bears on Friday night in Berkeley, California. (View Box Score)

UNC Football Falls Short at Cal as Late Fumble Turns Crushing

It was another agonizing result for UNC Football. The Tar Heels fell to California 21-18 on Friday night in ACC football at Memorial Stadium, and suffered their third straight loss. ’s lost fumble at the goal line with 3:48 remaining in the game, when the receiver was poised to score inches shy of the end zone and vault UNC ahead, proved crushing. (Inside Carolina)

No. 21 UNC Volleyball Sweeps Boston College

UNC Volleyball won its eighth match in a row, staying undefeated in ACC play, besting Boston College (25-22, 25-15, 25-22) 3-0 on Friday (Highlights). The Tar Heels improve to 28-1 against the Eagles and are now riding a six-match winning streak. Carolina has swept BC five of the last six matches. Jackie Taylor's performance highlighted UNC's defense. (GoHeels.com)

UNC Football Visits Cal Friday For First ACC Road Game Of 2025 - Pregame Notes

UNC Football makes its longest trip of the season this weekend heading to California for a matchup with the Cal Golden Bears Friday at California Memorial Stadium at 10:30 p.m. ET on ESPN. Cal is led by Justin Wilcox, who's in his ninth season as head coach of the Golden Bears. Wilcox's first game as Cal's head coach in 2017 was against the Tar Heels. (GoHeels.com)

Audio: Jones Angell on UNC-Cal (And Bill Belichick)

UNC football visits Cal tonight, in what feels like an extremely pivotal game for ’s tenure at Carolina. Voice of the Tar Heels discusses where UNC football stands after an extremely tumultuous last two weeks – and to preview the game itself, an opportunity for Carolina to right the ship against a favored but vulnerable opponent. (Chapelboro.com)

UNC Has Thrown Its Support Behind Bill Belichick. Now the Tar Heels Have to Play Better.

Cameras and microphones were everywhere inside the Kenan Football Center earlier this week, with reporters from across the Triangle and the country eager to see the next move for and the Tar Heels. The program has become both a punchline and a 24/7 news story. Even during the bye week, the Tar Heel stayed in the headlines. (Chapelboro.com)

UNC Football vs. Cal: Preview & Prediction

The Tar Heels are averaging 11 points per game through three games against Power 4 opponents and allowing an average of 40 points in those losses. A chaotic week off the field could inspire North Carolina to prove its naysayers wrong, but the Golden Bears are the better bet as a more consistent group through seven weeks. Prediction: Cal 29, UNC 18. (MSN.com)

Video: Carolina Insider - UNC Men's Basketball Discussion

from the Tar Heel Sports Network and Adam Lucas of GoHeels.com convene in the Carolina Insider podcast studio to discuss the UNC Basketball season, upcoming exhibition games, Carolina's potential, preseason ACC predictions, and much more. (View Video)

Chansky’s Notebook: Most Talented Tar Heel?

was once first in line to be UNC's head coach. The former Tar Heel player and assistant coach died this month at 74. There was so much about his life and career. He was a basketball player and policeman in Curaçao. Randy spoke five languages and was a serious musician as well as being good enough in basketball to benefit a worthy program. (Chapelboro.com)

Lucas: UNC Basketball In Cherokee This Weekend

In a throwback to the barnstorming games of yesteryear, UNC Basketball is spending the weekend in western North Carolina. The Tar Heels practiced early on Thursday and then loaded the bus for Cherokee. They'll have a meet-and-greet Friday in Cherokee, and then have an autograph session and Blue-White scrimmage Saturday at Cherokee High School. (GoHeels.com)

UNC Volleyball Debuts New Court at Carmichael Arena

UNC Volleyball revealed a new sport-specific, Taraflex court at Carmichael Arena this week. Previously, the Tar Heels had played on a dual-use court shared with the women’s basketball program. The new court marks the first time the UNC program will have played matches on a volleyball-specific surface in head coach Mike Schall’s three-year tenure. (Chapelboro.com)

Video: Locked On Tar Heels - UNC Basketball Scrimmage Preview, Football Visits Cal

Host Isaac Schade discusses UNC Basketball's upcoming scrimmage, point guard , Tar Heel Football's challenging matchup against Cal, 's new role at Carolina, Michael Lombardi's controversial Saudi Arabia trip, and updates on UNC's volleyball, field hockey, and soccer teams. (View Video)

UNC Football at Cal: When, where to watch, notes, depth charts, statistics

North Carolina quarterback , who missed the Clemson game, is not listed on the initial ACC availability report released Wednesday by the ACC, so presumably has been practicing and could start. Cal running back Brandon High Jr., who is third on the team in rushing with 98 yards on 23 carries, is listed as out. UNC is 8-17 in ACC road openers. (Tar Heel Tribune)

Video: TarHeel247 Podcast - What Does Luka Bogavac Bring To UNC Basketball?

Andrew Jones and David Sisk of TarHeel247 discuss UNC guard , his game, what he brings to the Tar Heels' roster, how he could fit into ' system, his overseas experience, his potential role in Chapel Hill, and more. (View Video)

No. 23 UNC Women’s Soccer Continues Road Swing At SMU Friday

No. 23 University of North Carolina women's soccer (9-5, 3-3 ACC) will travel south to Dallas, Texas for a matchup with SMU (8-5-2, 2-3-2 ACC) Friday evening. The Tar Heels and Mustangs are set for a 7 p.m. ET kickoff on ACCNX. The Tar Heels are 10-0 all time against the Mustangs. Across their previous 10 matchups, Carolina has outscored SMU 33-5. (GoHeels.com)
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October 18, 1888
The University of North Carolina plays its first ever football game, losing to Wake Forest 6-4 in a game held at the North Carolina State Fair.
October 18, 2014
Marquise Williams passes for 390 yards, 4 touchdowns, and a UNC-record 38 completions in a 48-43 win over Georgia Tech. The game produces the most combined yardage between two teams in Kenan Stadium History (1,190).
October 18, 2015
Hall of Fame coach Karen Shelton records her 600th career victory (600-151-9) in her 35th season as UNC's Field Hockey coach in a 5-1 win at VCU.
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