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Bill Belichick says UNC Football's biggest offseason win is its new culture

Bill Belichick says UNC Football's biggest offseason win is in how the Tar Heels work. A year into his college experiment, Belichick said the 2026 Tar Heels barely resemble the group that stumbled to 4-8 in his debut season and at times struggled just to function in practice. The difference, he says, starts with experience and extends to a revamped culture. (USA Today)

31 Tar Heels headed to NFL camps, with Drake Maye among nine projected to start

The projected starters: British Brooks, Houston Texans fullback - Brooks moves into a first-string role in his third NFL season after totaling 17 carries for 787 yards (20 longest) and 10 special-teams tackles and assists in 2025. Tez Walker, Baltimore Ravens wide receiver - Walker is projected to take over as a starter entering his third NFL season. (Tar Heel Tribune)

Drake Maye’s potential 2026 leap goes beyond the stat sheet

What signals improvement for Drake Maye in 2026? Typically, statistics are fans’ primary driver in their assessment of a player’s impact. Although strong numbers are a byproduct of effective play, it doesn’t always capture the growth between snaps or behind the scenes. The New England Patriots QB concluded last season second in 2025 MVP voting. (Yahoo! Sports)

Newsletter: UNC Basketball Recruiting Updates, NBA Summer League, ACC Kickoff, MLB Draft

Caleb Wilson set a Summer League scoring record, Bill Belichick left ACC Kickoff sounding like a coach who's found his footing, and six Tar Heels heard their names called across the MLB Draft. The basketball recruiting trail is heating up with two big-name visits on the calendar, Gavin Gallaher decided Chapel Hill wasn't done with him yet, and more. (Tar Heel Times Newsletter)

Faith helped Christo Kelly through tough season; he says stability should make offensive line better

North Carolina offensive lineman Christo Kelly said his faith played a significant role in helping him process the frustration of missing most of last season, pointing to the parable of the prodigal son as a passage that resonated with him during that stretch. “This idea of taking ownership of my faith, being able to really take some of the pressure off myself,” Kelly said. (Tar Heel Tribune)

Why UNC Football Feels Nothing Like It Did a Year Ago

This offseason, with the spring transfer portal eliminated, Belichick and UNC's coaches led the Tar Heels through April knowing their roster would be the same when preseason camp opened. That, most notably, includes UNC's four QBs — Billy Edwards Jr., Miles O'Neill, Au'Tori Newkirk and Travis Burgess — who are all competing for the starting job. (TarHeel247)

5 Takeaways from UNC Football at ACC Kickoff

When asked about offensive coordinator Bobby Petrino, both Bill Belichick and offensive lineman Christo Kelly spoke highly of what he's brought to the offense. Both emphasized Petrino's experience and track record. It's still early, but there's plenty of optimism surrounding what the offense can become in his first season calling plays at UNC. (Heels on Franklin)

Quarterback Battle Remains Wide Open as UNC Football Enters Preseason Camp

UNC Football enters preseason camp with one of the most important questions on the roster still unanswered: Who will start at quarterback? Coach Bill Belichick did not name a starter at ACC Kickoff on Friday. What Belichick did make clear, however, is that the Tar Heels' quarterback situation is in a much healthier place than it was at this point last year. (Yahoo! Sports)

In Year 2, Bill Belichick needs to show what he's learned

It feels like the world has already written off any possibility that Bill Belichick can make it work. But the most successful NFL coach of the modern era is still at UNC and enters his second season with more understanding of the mountain he has to conquer. If Belichick really has grown to like life in college football, this might be the true beginning of the climb. (Yahoo! Sports)

Video: Bill Belichick Joins ACC Network At ACC Kickoff

North Carolina head football coach Bill Belichick joins the ACC Network crew live on set during Friday's ACC Kickoff event in Charlotte to discuss the Tar Heels' offseason progress, UNC's upcoming season opener against TCU in Ireland, his coaching philosophy, and more. (View Video)

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