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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. (View Video)

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)

Audio: 100 Years of Kenan Stadium - Culture Shock

Moving to a faraway place will always bring its share of challenges. For Art Chansky, who moved to Chapel Hill to attend UNC after growing up in the northeast, those challenges included getting used to a southern way of living — and watching college football. Chansky remembers his first time visiting Kenan Stadium for a football game. (Chapelboro.com)

Benjamin Hall's Breakout Adds New Dimension to Tar Heels' Running Game

Saturday at Clemson, UNC running back Benjamin Hall forced 10 missed tackles en route to a career-high 130 rushing yards. The performance marked a significant contrast to his first two games, when Hall forced just one missed tackle. Across the entirety of the 2025 season, he forced 12. The Tar Heels' struggles to break tackles aren’t new, either. (Inside Carolina)

Carolina Insider Podcast - UNC Basketball Practice Begins, Matt Able and Neo Avdalas join

UNC Football has an early open date as it prepares for nine straight weeks of games (5:20). Tar Heel Basketball has started practice with exhibition season just two weeks away (19:04). Two new Tar Heels Matt Able (31:11) and Neo Avdalas (49:20) join. Plus, Montross Day of Service (23:49), and more. (Read More...)

Bears support Chicago State University football, coached by Ben Johnson's ex-UNC teammate Bobby Rome

Watching a recent Bears training camp practice, Chicago State University football coach Bobby Rome II reminisced about one of his former college teammates. Rome recalled that when he arrived at UNC in 2005, a walk-on quarterback who had joined the Tar Heels program a year earlier really impressed him. That individual was Bears coach Ben Johnson. (Chicago Bears)

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