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UConn Game Bigger Than You Think for UNC Football
You are going on the road to a place that’s not going to be loud. It’s a noon game. The weather is probably going to be a little dreary. Do you have the grit to do what needs to be done, or are you going to be sleepwalking through the first half and then all of a sudden you’ve got a ball game in the second half? Taking care of business is hugely important. (
Inside Carolina)
Video: Carolina Insider - Interview With UNC DL Isaiah Johnson
Jones Angell from the
Tar Heel Sports Network and Adam Lucas of GoHeels.com speak with North Carolina defensive lineman
Isaiah Johnson ahead of UNC's visit to face the UConn Huskies on Saturday at noon.
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Fri Nov 6, 2026
UNC vs. UConn: The Formula for a Tar Heel Football Victory
UConn enters Saturday with an identical 4-4 record. Both suffered one-point overtime losses to Syracuse. Both can put points on the board, and both have struggled to consistently turn those performances into victories. The Huskies are averaging 439.6 yards and 34.4 points per game, so this is not an opponent North Carolina can afford to overlook. (
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Video: The Game Plan Podcast - UNC Football vs. UConn Preview
Greg Barnes, Jason Staples, and Tommy Ashley of Inside Carolina discuss UNC Football's trip to Connecticut to face the Huskies on Saturday, the challenges Husky quarterback Kalieb Osborne presents, expectations on the play from Tar Heel quarterback
Billy Edwards, and more.
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Fri Nov 6, 2026
Podcast: Carolina Football Live - UConn Preview, Miami Recap, Fan Questions
North Carolina Football head coach
Bill Belichick joins
Jones Angell to recap last weekend's meeting with Miami, preview Saturday's matchup against the UConn Huskies in East Hartford, answer questions from Tar Heel fans, and more.
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Fri Nov 6, 2026
UNC's Bill Belichick nominated for Pro Football Hall of Fame
UNC football coach
Bill Belichick had a legendary NFL career before joining the Tar Heels. And 2027 might be the year he earns a Gold Jacket. Belichick, an eight-time Super Bowl champion who won six Super Bowls as the coach of the New England Patriots, is a nominee for the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s 2027 class, the Pro Football HOF announced Thursday. (
MSN.com)
Jordan Washington's Return Bolsters North Carolina's Tight End Group
Three weeks ago, the UNC tight ends group added another weapon to its arsenal when
Jordan Washington debuted. Washington, one of North Carolina’s three offseason transfer tight end additions, was poised to play a key role in the Tar Heel offense in 2026 following two seasons at Texas. But a partially torn ACL in April threw a wrench into those plans. (
Inside Carolina)
Matt Lombardi on Billy Edwards' Growth, Leadership, and UNC's QBs
UNC quarterback
Billy Edwards' performance against Miami was one of his most complete games. After missing his first two passes, he settled in and finished with an 82.4% completion rate. Quarterbacks coach Matt Lombardi credited the work Edwards puts in during practice, particularly the emphasis on making the right decisions under pressure. (
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Video: Carolina Insider - UNC Football vs. UConn Preview
Jones Angell and Adam Lucas break down the keys for North Carolina Football's upcoming road game at UConn. Kickoff against the Huskies is set for Saturday at noon in East Hartford, Connecticut.
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Thu Nov 5, 2026
UNC’s Path to Bowl Eligibility: Ranking the Tar Heels’ Last 4 Opponents
Syracuse outlasted the Tar Heels, and North Carolina fell in overtime two weeks ago. And last weekend, the Tar Heels' upset bid was ended late against No. 1 Miami. Now, UNC needs to win two of its final four football games, none of which are cakewalks, to reach a bowl game. Here are the Tar Heels' final four games, ranked from easiest to toughest. (
TarHeel247)