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Video: IC Podcast - UNC Football Depth Chart A Work in Progress
Football analyst Jason Staples joins Tommy Ashley of Inside Carolina to discuss the second day of media availability for UNC Football practice, the quarterback group's potential, early defensive starters, the Tar Heels' emphasis on speed and athleticism, and more.
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Fri Aug 7, 2026
UNC Football Seeking Linebacker Depth
The linebacker position could present the most uncertainty on the
UNC Football roster. "We had like 4% play time returning at that position; literally, almost none,"
Bill Belichick said. "So, it's been a total makeover." The revamping mostly took place at the top, with
Derek McDonald transferring from Syracuse and
Peyton Seelmann from Richmond. (
TarHeel247)
UNC hires outside lawyers to assist with Michael Lombardi investigation
Bill Belichick spoke to the media Thursday for the first time after new developments surfaced in the investigation into UNC football's general manager, Michael Lombardi. The University of North Carolina has hired at least three outside lawyers to help with its investigation into Lombardi, who was placed on paid administrative leave last week. (
WRAL.com)
UNC Kicker Rece Verhoff Returns to Practice; Bill Belichick Addresses Eligibility Situation
Less than 24 hours after UNC Football announced that
Rece Verhoff was back with the team, the fifth-year kicker was on the practice field Thursday going through drills. Verhoff, who was granted a fifth season after a Colorado court ruling by Judge Charlotte Sweeney gave class of 2022 athletes a fifth season, was the Tar Heels' leading scorer in 2025. (
TarHeel247)
Video: UNC Football Thursday Post-Practice Player Interviews
North Carolina wide receiver Trech Kekahuna, linebacker
Derek McDonald, defensive back
Kaleb Cost, and offensive lineman
Andrew Threatt speak with the media on Thursday following the Tar Heels' seventh practice of preseason training camp.
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Thu Aug 6, 2026
From LT to Kobe: Bill Belichick discusses defending generational talent
Bill Belichick is known for often giving short answers, but he often expounds on certain subjects that aren’t directly team-related expansively. That was the case during
Thursday’s press conference at the Kenan Football Center when he talked about changing schemes to stop star players, using examples that spanned football, basketball, and beyond. (
Tar Heel Tribune)
Why UNC Believes WR Mason Humphrey Can Be the Perfect Complement to Jordan Shipp
Jordan Shipp established himself as the Tar Heels' top receiver during his sophomore season. But for Bobby Petrino's offense to reach its ceiling, the Tar Heels need another wide receiver capable of consistently threatening opposing defenses.
Bill Belichick and Petrino believe Lehigh transfer
Mason Humphrey can become the ideal complement to Shipp. (
TarHeel247)
Video: Bill Belichick Thursday Training Camp Press Conference
North Carolina head football coach
Bill Belichick speaks with the media on Thursday to discuss the Tar Heels' preseason training camp progress, player updates, defensive coordinator Steve Belichick's medical leave, and more.
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Thu Aug 6, 2026
North Carolina Defensive Coordinator Steve Belichick on Medical Leave
UNC defensive coordinator Steve Belichick is on medical leave from the program, coach
Bill Belichick announced Thursday. "Just want to let everyone know that my son Steve’s on medical leave, and look forward to getting him back as soon as possible," the elder Belichick said. "It’s a medical situation so I really can’t make any further comment on that." (
Inside Carolina)
Josh Pate: North Carolina 'is in a state of disrepair' under Bill Belichick
Josh Pate offers a scathing assessment of the UNC football program under
Bill Belichick -- detailing how dysfunctional recruiting visits have been for prospects and how the program could have had better options at head coach and quarterback. "So North Carolina football is in a state of disrepair right now. Most predictable thing in the world." (
Yahoo! Sports)