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Cowboys RB Javonte Williams After Breakout Season: 'Got A Lot More To Prove'

Javonte Williams proved that he was a No. 1 running back in 2025, but the Dallas Cowboys running back isn't getting comfortable after his breakout season. "It felt good, just knowing all my hard work paid off, and I got a little bit of security. But I've still got a lot more to prove," Williams said about signing his new contract with the Cowboys this offseason. (FOX Sports)

Video: IC Podcast - UNC Running Back Breakdown and Superlatives

Football analyst Jason Staples joins Tommy Ashley from Inside Carolina to break down North Carolina running back superlatives from a position group that includes Benjamin Hall, Kaleb Jackson, Jaylen McGill, Demon June, and Charleston French. (View Video)

Tommy Thigpen Named Defensive Coordinator at NC Central

Former UNC three-time All-ACC linebacker and assistant coach Tommy Thigpen has been hired as defensive coordinator and safeties coach for the NC Central Eagles. Most recently, Thigpen spent the 2025 football season coaching linebackers for the Arlington Renegades of the United Football League (UFL). He coached linebackers at UNC from 2019-24. (NCCU Eagles)

UNC Football Opponent Snapshot: NC State

UNC Football seeks redemption in 2026 in front of its home fans to get back on the winning side of the rivalry. While many thought the Wolfpack could lose NC State quarterback CJ Bailey to the transfer portal, who would've been highly coveted by teams around the country, the two-year starter will remain in Raleigh to lead NC State for a third season. (TarHeel247)

Check out the Full Schedule for UNC’s ACC Network Takeover

The ACC Network will air a full day of UNC games from the 2025-26 academic year Wednesday, July 1. It’s part of a series of ACC Network Takeovers. UNC’s takeover includes coverage from 12 a.m. to 11:59 p.m. At 5 p.m., catch one of the most memorable games in the history of the Smith Center, as ACCN will re-air UNC’s win over Duke. (Chapelboro.com)

Why Jordan Shipp Stayed at UNC: 'I'm Carolina Through And Through"

After UNC Football's 4-8 finish in Bill Belichick’s first season at the helm, Tar Heels leading receiver Jordan Shipp had every opportunity to become the 32nd player to depart the program in search of greener pastures in January. In an offense often difficult to watch, the former four-star, top-100 recruit emerged as North Carolina’s clear-cut top target. (Inside Carolina)

Cowboys RB Javonte Williams ready to replicate success from breakout season

Dallas Cowboys running back Javonte Williams is an avid watcher of Emmitt Smith highlights. He says he'll watch clips all the time from Smith's Hall of Fame career. Recently Williams had the chance to meet Smith for the first time. It turns out Smith was not only an avid watcher of Williams' performance last season, but was also a fan of Williams' work. (MSN.com)

How UNC Players Rank in New College Football Video Game

With the college football season fast approaching, so is the new edition of EA Sports' College Football 27 video game. The game, which officially releases worldwide on July 9, but can be accessed earlier, released its player overall ratings on Friday, including those for UN's roster in 2026-27. Below are how the Tar Heels shake out in the new video game. (TarHeel247)

Video: Carolina Insider - Interview With Jordan Shipp

Jones Angell and Adam Lucas from the Carolina Insider Podcast sit down with UNC wide receiver Jordan Shipp, who led the Tar Heels in receptions, receiving yards, and touchdowns during the 2025 football season and earned his degree in only 3 years. (View Video)

Steelers Linebacker Cole Holcomb Looks to Build on Unlikely Return to Football

Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Cole Holcomb has had quite the NFL journey, which has been plagued with injuries. But he has found a way to return to the football field every time. Last season was no different. After suffering a significant knee injury midway through the 2024 season, Holcomb battled back and found a way to make a significant impact. (Steelers Now)

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