UNC Football: What went wrong in 2017, and how to fix it

Posted Jul 27, 2018
The start of football practice can’t come soon enough in Chapel Hill, as North Carolina looks to move past a dreadful 3-9 season that saw the perfect (or imperfect) storm of circumstances come together in keeping a young Tar Heels team from ever getting off the ground. A look back at what went wrong for Carolina in 2017, and how it can be fixed in 2018. (Greensboro News & Record)

Related: Football, Football Recruiting

UNC Defensive Back Thaddeus Dixon Ready To Be Impact Player
North Carolina defensive back Thaddeus Dixon committed to the Tar Heels in January. Last season with the Washington Huskies, Dixon recorded 43 tackles, 10 pass...
Wed Aug 6, 2025

Davion Gause Named To Doak Walker Award Watch List
North Carolina running back Davion Gause has been named to the 2025 Doak Walker Award Watch List. The award is presented annually to the nation's...
Tue Aug 5, 2025

UNC Football General Manager Michael Lombardi signs 3-year, $4.5M deal
UNC football general manager Michael Lombardi signed a 3-year contract worth $1.5 million annually, according to an appointment letter and contract signed July 31. The...
Tue Aug 5, 2025

UNC Long Snapper Spencer Triplett Named To Patrick Mannelly Award Watch List
North Carolina long snapper Spencer Triplett has been named to the 2025 Patrick Mannelly Award Watch List, announced Tuesday. The Patrick Mannelly Award is given...
Tue Aug 5, 2025