UNC Football Returns Home as Richmond Stays on Road for Third Straight Game
UNC Football hosts Richmond on Saturday at Kenan Stadium. The Tar Heels (1-1) are paying the Spiders (1-1), a program on the FCS level, $400,000 to make the road trip. UNC leads 12-2 in a series that dates back to 1892. It will be the first meeting since 1978, when the Spiders defeated the Tar Heels 27-18 at the old City Stadium in Richmond. (
Inside Carolina)
No. 2 UNC Field Hockey Cruises Past App State In Home Opener
Ryleigh Heck scored 40 seconds into the game to set the tone for a commanding 5-0 win for UNC Field Hockey over App State on Friday night at
Karen Shelton Stadium (
Highlights). The Tar Heels (5-0) put on a show, getting five goals from four different players. It is the 23rd year in a row UNC has won its first home game of the season dating to 2002. (
GoHeels.com)
UNC Football Wary of Richmond QB Kyle Wickersham: ‘Kind of Like Ben Roethlisberger’
Richmond quarterback Kyle Wickersham likely will not read this piece. But if he does, he’ll know that among his admirers is none other than
Bill Belichick. The North Carolina Tar Heels head coach spoke highly of the Spiders’ veteran signal-caller this week, comparing Wickersham’s 6-foot-4, 260-pound frame to a future NFL Hall of Famer. (
Chapelboro.com)
Bill Belichick’s emphasis on special teams stands out to Tar Heels specialists
UNC head coach
Bill Belichick once gave a 10-minute answer on the history and evolution of specialists and, especially, long snapper in the NFL. So it’s not surprising that he had some advice for the Tar Heels kickers, punters and long snappers when he showed up on campus or that he’s put increased emphasis on special teams units. (
WRAL.com)
Know Before You Go - UNC Football vs. Richmond
The 2025 North Carolina football team returns to Chapel Hill this weekend against Richmond. Opening kickoff between the Tar Heels and Spiders from Kenan Stadium is set for 3:30 p.m. Chapel Thrill Game Day returns this Saturday at 11:30 AM. The Old Well Walk takes place at approximately 12:30 PM. Gates will open 90 minutes prior to kickoff. (
GoHeels.com)
Chansky’s Notebook: We’ll See Saturday
The natives are restless about Belichick football. Do we even have to call Richmond a must win Saturday? Kind of goes without saying about a team that is not in Carolina’s league if the Tar Heels want to have a good season. Apparently, the 20-3 win at Charlotte didn’t float enough boats. That’s why Richmond needs to be a thrashing from the opening kick. (
Chapelboro.com)
Video: Carolina Insider - Men's Basketball ACC Schedule Release Notes
The (almost) complete
2025-26 North Carolina men's basketball schedule is out after the ACC announced their schedule on Tuesday.
Jones Angell from the Tar Heel Sports Network and Adam Lucas from GoHeels.com discuss this season's slate.
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UNC Swimming & Diving Produces Successful Summer Around The World
The North Carolina swimming and diving program sent Tar Heels all over the world last summer. In total, 13 Heels participated in various world and regional competitions and produced 12 medals and 22 Top 10 finishes. Ben Delmar led the way with three gold medals, a bronze and a host of school records at the World University Games in Germany. (
GoHeels.com)
Video: The Game Plan Podcast - Richmond Provides UNC Football Chance to Improve
UNC Football looks to improve in all facets of the game and the visiting Richmond Spiders will provide that opportunity Saturday at Kenan Stadium. Inside Carolina’s Jason Staples and Tommy Ashley answer viewer questions and break down what to expect from the Tar Heels in game three.
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UNC linebackers coach Jamie Collins brings NFL pedigree to his first coaching job
When
Bill Belichick called, Jamie Collins didn’t hesitate. He retired from the NFL in 2023 after a 10-year career as a linebacker that included making the Pro Bowl in 2015 and winning a Super Bowl in 2014, both with Belichick. Collins was ready when Belichick offered him the position as UNC's inside linebackers coach. "It was a no-brainer," Collins said. (
Tar Heel Tribune)
Extra Points: Quiet Like A Lion
Bill Belichick in his first job out of college was a sponge, soaking up everything he could from Baltimore Colts head coach Ted Marchibroda and defensive coordinator Maxie Baughan. One player who kept popping up in Belichick's film study of Washington was No. 55, linebacker
Chris Hanburger, an All-ACC two-way player for the Tar Heels in 1963 and '64. (
GoHeels.com)
Davion Gause Working Through the Process in UNC's Jumbled Backfield
The quest for determining a pecking order in UNC's backfield includes sophomore
Davion Gause. He's in the mix along with four other backs, but it was expected he'd be one of the top, if not the go-to, Tar Heels. Not yet, and it can be handled one of two ways: pressure to perform or someone else will take his spot; or motivation to kick things up a notch. (
TarHeel247)
Video: Locked On Tar Heels - Kyan Evans, Henri Veesaar Meet The Media; UNC Football Preview
UNC basketball players
Kyan Evans and
Henri Veesaar met with the media this week. Can their confidence translate to on-court performance? Host Isaac Schade breaks down
their first press conferences, highlighting Evans' shooting and Veesaar's pick-and-roll potential. The discussion then shifts to UNC football's preparation for Richmond.
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UNC Field Hockey Ready For Home Opener Friday
North Carolina Field Hockey makes its long-awaited return to
Karen Shelton Stadium this weekend with a pair of home games against App State and Liberty. It will be the first two of seven regular-season home contests for the Tar Heels this year, two more than the team had in 2024. UNC has won in its home opener in 22 straight seasons dating to 2002. (
GoHeels.com)
UNC basketball schedule: Important, sneaky, toughest games for Tar Heels in 2025-26
UNC senior guard
Seth Trimble will be surrounded by 11 newcomers, including a three-player recruiting class headlined by 5-star prospect
Caleb Wilson and a transfer portal group led by Arizona transfer
Henri Veesaar. Breaking down the
Tar Heels’ 2025-26 schedule, here’s a look at the most important, toughest, and underrated stretches of games. (
MSN.com)