Timir Hickman-Collins, Benjamin Hall top UNC Football's PFF grades in win vs. UConn

Timir Hickman-Collins played only 15 defensive snaps in UNC's victory at UConn on Saturday, but the linebacker made them count more than anyone else, according to Pro Football Focus. His 93.7 defensive grade was the highest on the team. On offense, running back Benjamin Hall posted the highest grade among UNC's regular contributors at 80.7. (Tar Heel Tribune)

Video: The Day After Podcast - UNC's Hard Work Pays Off, Beats UConn

Buck Sanders, Jason Staples, and Tommy Ashley from Inside Carolina discuss UNC Football's road victory over the UConn Huskies, how they did it, what lies ahead over the next three weeks for the Tar Heels, and more. (View Video)

Three Tar Heels Qualify For NCAA Women's Tennis Championships

UNC Women's Tennis wrapped up day three at the ITA Conference Masters Championships in Rome, Ga. and the ITA Sectionals in Philadelphia. Tatum Evans and Alanis Hamilton qualified for the 2026 NCAA Doubles Championship. In singles, Alexis Nguyen and Theadora Rabman picked up wins to clinch spots at the NCAA Singles Championship. (GoHeels.com)

Video: Carolina Insider - UNC Football Handles Business vs. UConn

Adam Lucas of GoHeels.com and Jones Angell from the Tar Heel Sports Network break down the Tar Heels' 38-21 football road victory over the UConn Huskies on Saturday afternoon in East Hartford, Connecticut. (View Video)

Tar Heels in NBA: Day'Ron Sharpe dishes out 13 assists for first career triple-double

By halftime, Day'Ron Sharpe had already matched the career-high in assists he set three nights earlier. By the end of the game, the former Tar Heel center had his first NBA triple-double and a Brooklyn Nets record. Sharpe finished with 12 points, 10 rebounds, and 13 assists, the most in a game by a Nets center, in a 124-121 loss Saturday to Atlanta. (Tar Heel Tribune)

UNC football builds lead, never loses it. Observations from win at UConn

A lot of good came of UNC Football’s trip to UConn. In addition to Jelani Thurman’s two touchdowns, Jordan Shipp caught a touchdown in his fourth straight game and linebacker Peyton Seelmann recorded two sacks as the Tar Heels now sit one win shy of bowl eligibility. So even if felt like tough sledding to get there, Saturday’s win represented progress. (MSN.com)

Video: Tar Heel Tribune - UNC vs. UConn Postgame Breakdown, Wofford Basketball Recap

Britt Whitmire, Doc Kennedy, and R.L. Bynum discuss UNC Football's 38-21 victory over the UConn Huskies and Carolina Basketball's 109-70 win over the Wofford Terriers on the latest episode of the Tar Heel Tribune podcast. (View Video)

UNC Football report card vs. UConn: Tar Heels put together complete performance

Overall grade: A. The Tar Heels displayed a gritty, balanced performance at UConn, and only needs one more win to reach bowl eligibility. MVP: UNC linebacker Timir Hickman-Collins set the tone with a defensive touchdown that gave the Tar Heels a lead they wouldn't relinquish. In addition to the pick-six, Hickman-Collins forced a fumble and recovered it. (MSN.com)

Five takeaways from UNC Football's dominant road win vs. UConn

North Carolina's defense came under intense fire in consecutive weeks. Syracuse and Miami moved the football with ease, each surpassing 400 yards against the Tar Heels in front of their home crowd. UNC couldn't generate pressure consistent enough to impact games. UNC forced two UConn turnovers Saturday in East Hartford, both leading to scores. (USA Today)

Video: Locked On Tar Heels - UNC Football One Win Away From Bowl Eligibility

North Carolina beats UConn 38-21 on the road Saturday, and Bill Belichick's Tar Heels are now just one win away from bowl eligibility. Join Isaac Schade for postgame reaction as UNC improves to 5-4 (2-3 ACC standings) with another encouraging performance. (View Video)

Timir Hickman-Collins’ Takeaways Spark UNC Football Past UConn

Coming off of last week’s season-best performance against Miami, UNC didn’t quite pick up where it left off Saturday against UConn. The Tar Heels came up empty their first two possessions, while Billy Edwards threw his first interception since Oct. 10. But when UNC did find its spark, it came from the defense, and an unlikely source: Timir Hickman-Collins. (Inside Carolina)

Box Score: North Carolina 38, UConn 21

View the complete box score from the North Carolina Tar Heels' 38-21 victory over the UConn Huskies on Saturday afternoon in East Hartford, Connecticut. (View Box Score)

Video: UNC Football Players Post-UConn Press Conferences

North Carolina tight end Jelani Thurman and linebacker Timir Hickman-Collins speak with reporters following the Tar Heels' 38-21 victory over the UConn Huskies on Saturday in East Hartford. (View Video)

Good, Bad, and Ugly Report: UNC vs. UConn

After not scoring 30 points against FBS competition in the first 19 games of the Bill Belichick era, UNC has scored 30 or more three straight weeks and the defense had three sacks and another tackle for loss to go with the three forced turnovers. Not a bad day at the office. With that in mind, here is the UConn edition of the Good, Bad, and Ugly Report. (Tar Heel Tribune)

Video: Bill Belichick Post-UConn Press Conference

North Carolina head football coach Bill Belichick speaks with the media following the Tar Heels' 38-21 victory over the UConn Huskies on Saturday afternoon in East Hartford, Connecticut. (View Video)

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