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Columnist’s proposal would put UNC football in SEC as part of ‘Super League’

UNC in the SEC as part of a two-conference “Super League” in football? That’s the scenario columnist Joe DePaulo proposed Tuesday, where he outlines a bold new structure for college football — one that places the Tar Heels in the SEC East as part of a “Super League” shared with the Big Ten. While it’s just a speculative idea, it isn’t entirely outlandish. (Tar Heel Tribune)

UNC one of three schools to have first round draft picks in the NFL, NBA and MLB Drafts

When Luke Stevenson's name was called in the first round of the 2025 MLB Draft, the University of North Carolina accomplished something that not many other schools were able to do this year. Only three schools in the entire country: Arizona, Michigan and North Carolina, produced first round draft picks in the NFL, NBA and MLB Drafts. (Keeping It Heel)

Breaking Down UNC's Tight Ends

The Alpha: "It has to be Jake Johnson. He's the one tight end left on this roster that's played in a UNC uniform. He's got talent. He was the No. 1 tight end recruit in the country out of high school and was highly regarded for good reason. I'm really interested to see what he looks like after an offseason under this strength and conditioning regime." (Inside Carolina)

Video: IC Football Recruiting Podcast - The Carolina Commitments Keep Coming

Football recruiting expert Don Callahan and Tommy Ashley of Inside Carolina discuss UNC's most recent football commitments. Callahan breaks down each player, what went down for the Tar Heels and Bill Belichick's staff to secure a commitment, what's left for the 2026 UNC football recruiting class. (View Video)

UNC Quarterback Gio Lopez Bringing Group-Of-Five Experience To ACC

Gio Lopez took off running in his first game of flag football at age four, snatching flag after flag on defense. And when it came time for the young Lopez to receive the handoff at running back, he bolted...right over to his dad on the sideline. "He runs off the field, straight to me and says, 'Dad, I don't want them chasing me,'" Lopez's father, Barney said. (Inside Carolina)

Video: Locked On Tar Heels - Basketball & Football Recruiting Updates, MLB Draft, NBA Summer League

Host Isaac Schade discusses North Carolina basketball recruiting, official visits for Deron Rippey and Tajh Ariza, Tar Heels shining in NBA Summer League, UNC's 2026 football recruiting class ranking, and Carolina baseball's MLB draft success. (View Video)

Drake Maye back in New England to host three youth football camps

There's about a week left before training camp begins, but Drake Maye has gone back to work on his own accord. Last week, the New England Patriots quarterback corralled a handful of his teammates to work out and build chemistry in North Carolina. By the end of the week, he was back in New England to throw to some much shorter and younger targets. (New England Patriots)

Former UNC and Pittsburgh Steelers running back Willie Parker gives back with free camp

They say you can't teach speed. Willie Parker begs to differ. "We full speed now!" Parker said as he ran a running backs drill at St. David's School in Raleigh. The former Pittsburgh Steelers and UNC running back nicknamed "Fast Willie," ran a free football camp for various ages Saturday. Former UNC and NFL running back Shaun Draughn also assisted. (WRAL Sports Fan)

It's the summer of Drake Maye

Drake Maye is having quite the offseason. The former UNC quarterback got hitched on June 21 and has since been enjoying his time away from the gridiron. First, Maye and his wife Ann decided to enjoy the first few days of their union in the Caribbean. The happy couple shared photos of them together on the beach, in the water and lounging on a boat. (Keeping It Heel)

Video: THI Podcast - Why TCU is a tough opener for UNC Football?

North Carolina kicks off its 2025 football schedule on Labor Day weekend against visiting TCU in prime time on ESPN. The Tar Heels have been maligned for their "weak" schedule, but Andre Jones of THI explains that the Horned Frogs will be a tough out and are not to be taken lightly. (View Video)

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