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Complete coverage of North Carolina Tar Heels Football.

Five Fast Facts: Pittsburgh Steelers Linebacker Cole Holcomb

Former UNC walk-on linebacker Holcomb originally signed with the Steelers in 2023 as an unrestricted free agent. Holcomb has appeared in 72 career games, starting 59. He has 464 tackles, 282 solo stops, and 19 tackles for a loss. He has added four and a half sacks, 12 passes defensed, three interceptions, eight forced fumbles, and two fumble recoveries. (Pittsburgh Steelers)

UNC Football Opponent Snapshot: UConn

In an atypical late-season non-conference game, UNC Football will visit UConn in the first year of a home-and-home series on Nov. 7. It'll be the Tar Heels' second time playing UConn in a true road game, with its only trip 17 years ago. The Tar Heels bested the Huskies in Chapel Hill in 1990 and 2008, before securing a 12-10 win at UConn in 2009. (TarHeel247)

Bill Belichick, Three Tar Heels Set For ACC Kickoff July 17

UNC Football coach Bill Belichick, defensive lineman Melkart Abou Jaoude, offensive lineman Christo Kelly, and wide receiver Jordan Shipp will preview the 2026 football season at ACC Kickoff July 17 at the Hilton Charlotte Uptown in Charlotte. Belichick and the players will meet with the media and TV broadcast partners throughout the day Friday. (GoHeels.com)

Newsletter: Caleb Wilson To The Bulls, Angelo Brizzi Buzz, Oh So Close In Omaha

Caleb Wilson joined Michael Jordan and Coby White in becoming the third Tar Heel drafted in the first round by the Chicago Bulls, UNC Basketball is heavily involved with Buffalo transfer point guard Angelo Brizzi, Carolina Baseball fell just short in the College World Series to end an incredible season, and the Tar Heels landed 3 more football commits. (Tar Heel Times Newsletter)

UNC Football Opponent Snapshot: Louisville

UNC Football hosts Louisville at Kenan Stadium on Nov. 14. The Tar Heels are 3-5 against the Cardinals and have only played them once in the last 14 years. That matchup was in 2017, when Louisville, then led by current UNC offensive coordinator Bobby Petrino and Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson, beat UNC 47-35 in Chapel Hill. (TarHeel247)

UNC Football Opponent Snapshot: Syracuse

UNC Football will host Syracuse on Oct. 24 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, 364 days since their last meeting. Offensively, the Orange are projected to start only two transfers, with much of the unit consisting of returning players. Ahmad Miller, a transfer from Jackson State, is expected to take over as Syracuse's starting running back in 2026. (TarHeel247)

UNC Football lands three players on Phil Steele's Preseason All-ACC list

UNC Football played to a 4-8 record last season, snapping its streak of six straight consecutive appearances. Despite the Tar Heels' struggles, several players carved out roles as future stars. Defensive end Melkart Abou-Jaoude, wide receiver Jordan Shipp, and defensive back Jaiden Patterson, each earned spots on Phil Steele's Preseason All-ACC Teams. (USA Today)

Former UNC Defensive Lineman Jahvaree Ritzie Signs With Minnesota Vikings

The Minnesota Vikings are closing their offseason workout program by adding two players. The team on Tuesday signed 24-year-old tight end Marshall Lang, strengthening a position group that includes former UNC tight end Bryson Nesbit. Minnesota also added 23-year-old defensive lineman Jahvaree Ritzie, who is listed at 6-foot-4 and 290 pounds. (Minnesota Vikings)

Drake Maye looks set to take a Year-3 leap at Patriots minicamp

Could Drake Maye be even better in 2026 than he was in his NFL MVP runner-up season? The New England Patriots quarterback now has an elite weapon at his disposal in wide receiver A.J. Brown. In addition, free-agent signing Romeo Doubs should give him a reliable third-down and red-zone target. Maye looks poised to take his game to another level. (NBC Sports)

Newsletter: OmaHeels Advance, Michael Malone At NBPA Top-100 Camp, Osaruyi Schedules Official Visit

UNC Baseball is one win away the championship series at the College World Series, Michael Malone was on hand in Omaha between stops on the recruiting trail, 5-star forward Paul Osaruyi is planning an official visit, Tar Heel Football landed 8(!) commitments last week. Plus, 5 new Track & Field All-Americans, and we remember Don Stallings. (Tar Heel Times Newsletter)

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