Gio Lopez’s status unclear heading into Clemson game
UNC quarterback
Gio Lopez could play Saturday against Clemson, Coach
Bill Belichick said at
his Tuesday press conference. Lopez has struggled to find a rhythm, completing 42 of 67 passes for three touchdowns and three interceptions and a 122.42 passer rating, with 45 net rushing yards. He injured his right leg in the 34–9 loss at UCF on Sept. 20. (
Tar Heel Tribune)
Freshmen Finding Opportunities For UNC Football
UNC Football enters ACC play this week following its first open date of the season, a time
Bill Belichick used to evaluate the Tar Heels' play to date. While doing so, he pointed out contributions the team’s youth has provided. Belichick joined
Jones Angell and Michael Lombardi on the
Carolina Football Live radio show to talk about his use of the off week. (
Inside Carolina)
2025 UNC Football Opponent Preview: Clemson
UNC Football comes off its first open date of the season with a stern test at home, as reigning ACC champions Clemson visits Kenan Stadium Saturday afternoon for the first time since 2019. The Tigers have been mired in a challenging start to the season. After being ranked No. 4 in the AP preseason poll, Clemson has lost three of its first four games. (
Chapelboro.com)
Seth Trimble, Henri Veesaar, Hubert Davis Headed To ACC Tipoff Oct. 7
North Carolina's
Seth Trimble and
Henri Veesaar will join head men's basketball coach
Hubert Davis next week at the 2025 ACC Tipoff, the Atlantic Coast Conference's annual media day. The ACC announced the student-athletes selected by its 18 league schools to attend the Tipoff, which will be held October 6-8 at the Hilton Charlotte Uptown in Charlotte. (
GoHeels.com)
Will Hardy Named To Jason Witten Collegiate Man Of The Year Watch List
UNC defensive back
Will Hardy is among 67 of the nation's top leaders in college football named to the Jason Witten Collegiate Man of the Year Watch List, the organization announced. The award is the first college football honor to focus primarily on a player's leadership, both on and off the field. Leadership is a term synonymous with Jason Witten. (
GoHeels.com)
Jackie Manuel Promoted To American University Basketball Associate Head Coach
American University men's basketball head coach Duane Simpkins has announced the promotion of
Jackie Manuel to Associate Head Coach. The new title comes on the heels of the program's Patriot League Championship and NCAA Tournament appearance in March. Manuel enters his third seasons at American, having started as assistant coach in 2023. (
American University Athletics)
UNC's Riley Kennedy, Lauren Malsom Called Up For Women’s U-17 FIFA World Cup
U.S. Soccer released the 21-player roster for the 2025 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup Tuesday morning. University of North Carolina women's soccer team members Riley Kennedy and Lauren Malsom highlight the roster. The duo will head to Morocco with team USA Oct. 17-Nov. 8. Kennedy and Malsom are no strangers to the U.S. Youth National Team. (
GoHeels.com)
Video: Locked On Tar Heels - UNC Basketball Blue-White Scrimmage, Football Preview
UNC Basketball's remade roster takes center stage at the Blue-White scrimmage this Saturday. Will
Luka Bogavac's American debut live up to the hype? Host Isaac Schade then tackles UNC Football's upcoming clash with Clemson, analyzing the quarterback situation and the Tar Heels' offensive struggles.
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GM Michael Lombardi Emphasizes Trusting the Process with UNC Football’s Plan
In an email to UNC Football boosters Monday, general manager Michael Lombardi outlined the recruiting approach the Tar Heels are taking as they navigate the transfer portal and NIL. Lombardi noted UNC’s focus will be building a roster of high school recruits as a foundation, and then addressing specific needs with additions through the portal. (
Inside Carolina)
UNC quarterback mystery lingers, but Tuesday could bring clarity
There are plenty of questions surrounding UNC's offense, but the biggest is who will start at quarterback Saturday against Clemson. Some clarity could come Tuesday, when coach
Bill Belichick meets with the media at 2 p.m. at Kenan Football Center. The first issue to address is the health of
Gio Lopez, who suffered a lower-body injury two weeks ago. (
TarHeel247)
Bill Belichick provides no quarterback update, says Tar Heels are improving
Bill Belichick says that his North Carolina team improved during their weekend off, but they need to be more consistent on offense. Belichick made his first public comments since the 34–9 loss at UCF on the "
Carolina Football Live" radio show Monday at Top of the Hill Restaurant in Chapel Hill, admitting that the team needs to do "several things better." (
Tar Heel Tribune)
Video: IC Podcast - UNC Basketball Roster Preview: The Wings & Combos
The Inside Carolina crew examines UNC Basketball's wing and combo-position players:
Jonathan Powell,
Jarin Stevenson, Luka Bogavac, and
Caleb Wilson. With such high turnover since last season, the discussion focuses on each player, their skillsets, and other insights about how they might contribute in 2025-26.
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UNC Football Hasn’t Escaped the Shadow of “Triangle Good”
Defensively, North Carolina has allowed 344.5 yards per game to rank 61st in the nation. The Tar Heels are 98th in fourth-down conversions allowed, 108th in third-down conversions allowed, 112th in tackles for loss per game, 116th in first downs allowed, and tied for 120th in sacks. However, the defense has shown to be good enough to win games. (
Sports Illustrated)
Video: TarHeel247 Podcast - What we're hearing a week into UNC Basketball practice
A week into UNC Basketball practices ahead of the upcoming season that begins in five weeks, Andrew Jones and Jacob Turner from TarHeel247 discuss what they're hearing regarding
Luka Bogavac settling in,
Derek Dixon's emergence,
Henri Veesaar's post presence, and more.
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Mile High expectations: Nuggets bet on Cam Johnson after big offseason trade
Cameron Johnson isn’t looking back. After a summer trade that sent him from the Brooklyn Nets to the Denver Nuggets, the former UNC forward is focused on what’s ahead with a fresh start in the Mile High City and a chance to help them get to the NBA Finals after falling in the Western Conference finals last season. What will success look like for him? (
Tar Heel Tribune)