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A New Week, A New Opportunity For UNC Football
The open week is over. That means the opportunity to evaluate UNC Football's first three games of the season has passed. Now comes the opportunity to show what was learned. Carolina enters the week at 2-1 after wins over TCU and ETSU followed by a loss at Clemson. There have been encouraging signs, but there have also been areas needing attention. (
Tar Heel Blue)
UNC Football's game at Pitt will be fifth consecutive noon start
For the fifth straight game to start the college football season, North Carolina's game will start at noon when the Tar Heels visit Pittsburgh on October 10. The game against the Panthers at Acrisure Stadium will air on ESPN or ESPN2. This will equal the total number of noon starts in 2024, when the Tar Heels went 1–4 in those early-afternoon games. (
Tar Heel Tribune)
Video: Bill Belichick Monday Pre-Notre Dame Press Conference
North Carolina head football coach
Bill Belichick speaks with the media on Monday ahead of the Tar Heels' matchup Saturday against the No. 3 Notre Dame Fighting Irish at Kenan Stadium.
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Mon Sep 28, 2026
UNC Football To Unveil Hall Of Fame Displays At Kenan Stadium
UNC Football will celebrate its decorated history on Saturday, when the Tar Heels unveil new permanent displays inside Kenan Stadium honoring the program's College Football Hall of Fame and Pro Football Hall of Fame members during UNC's game against Notre Dame. The displays will recognize 12 Tar Heel legends who have earned Hall of Fame induction. (
GoHeels.com)
Tar Heels in NFL: Maye’s struggles continue as Hollins, Downs and Williams have big days
Drake Maye’s rough start to his third NFL season grew worse in Week 3 while New England teammate Mack Hollins had a big day receiving, as did Dallas running back
Javonte Williams and Indianapolis wide receiver
Josh Downs. Maye threw two interceptions and lost a fumble in a 35–6 loss at Jacksonville that dropped the Patriots to 1–2. (
Tar Heel Tribune)
The Unique Items UNC DL Xavier Lewis Packed for his Spring Trip to Ireland
Most college football walk-ons never sniff the field. North Carolina defensive lineman
Xavier Lewis is one of the few who have. And perhaps the clearest explanation was sitting in his luggage on the Tar Heels trip this past spring to Ireland: a speed ladder and a set of hurdles, because Lewis wasn't going to let a day pass without finding a way to get better. (
TarHeel247)
Mack Hollins never changed, even when his role with Patriots did
Whether it's the locker room, the practice field, or really just anywhere, New England Patriots wide receiver
Mack Hollins can be heard at all times. One of the most vocal players on the team, Hollins is a leader on and off the field, earning high praise from coaches and teammates. Nothing about Hollins changes from day to day or regardless of circumstances. (
USA Today)
Video: Chazz Surratt - From college quarterback to NFL linebacker
Seahawks linebacker
Chazz Surratt joins Dave Wyman and Bob Stelton to discuss Seattle's Week 2 win over the Arizona Cardinals from the Virginia Mason Athletic Center ahead of Week 3 at the Washington Commanders.
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UNC vs. Notre Dame Football Game Scheduled For Noon Kickoff On ESPN
The Notre Dame and North Carolina football game on Saturday, Oct. 3, will kick off at noon at Kenan Stadium and air on ESPN. It will be the first meeting between the programs since 2022, when the Fighting Irish earned a 45-32 victory in Chapel Hill. UNC enters the matchup 2-1 on the year, while Notre Dame is 4-0 and ranked No. 3 in this week's polls. (
GoHeels.com)
Asheville High Hall of Fame includes 'Choo Choo' Justice, Buzz Peterson
Asheville High Athletics have announced the creation of the Asheville High School Athletic Hall of Fame. The first class includes 26 members.
Charlie Justice, a member of the College Football Hall of Fame who played at UNC and in the NFL for Washington, headlines the class.
Buzz Peterson was named North Carolina basketball player of the year in 1981. (
MSN.com)