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North Carolina Football’s Next 4 Games Will Define Bill Belichick’s Year 2

Among UNC's four remaining opponents, there is neither a certain victory nor an assumed defeat. The Tar Heels are a 7-point favorite at UConn Saturday. They probably will be an underdog against Louisville next week, then slight favorites for their trip to Virginia and home contest against NC State. This is where perception can matter more than reality. (Chapelboro.com)

UNC Defensive Lineman Vodney Cleveland Not Participating in Team Activities

UNC freshman defensive lineman is not participating in team activities following a single-vehicle crash in Chatham County in September, in addition to two prior speeding citations. "We are aware of a one-car accident involving on Sept. 17," a UNC spokesperson said. "He is not currently participating in team activities." (Inside Carolina)

Video: Carolina Insider - Double Takes Episode 1; Twice the Takes, All Things Carolina

Introducing "Double Takes," a new series from Carolina Insider. Join and Adam Lucas for fresh perspectives, fun conversations, and a little friendly debate. Topics include ACC football officiating, UNC QB , football viewership, basketball's rebounding struggles, and more. (View Video)

Kaleb Cost Gained Confidence After Facing Miami's Malachi Toney

North Carolina defensive back returned from injury Saturday and immediately faced one of the toughest challenges in college football. In his first game back, Cost and the Tar Heels' secondary were tasked with slowing down Miami receiver Malachi Toney, one of the nation's most productive players and a Heisman Trophy contender. (TarHeel247)

Video: Coach's Corner with Bill Belichick - UNC vs. UConn Preview

Before UNC Football heads north this weekend, coach joins to talk about the growth of the Tar Heels this year, quarterback ' outstanding performance last weekend, and a preview of the matchup with UConn. (View Video)

UNC OL Cristian Alvarez Quietly Putting Together Impressive Freshman Season

, a 6-foot-4, 285-pound interior offensive lineman from St. Joseph Regional High School in Montvale, New Jersey, has played 351 offensive snaps through Carolina's first eight games. That number stands out on its own, but it becomes even more impressive when considering how little time he had to prepare for his first college season. (Tar Heel Blue)

Wide Receiver Trech Kekahuna on Billy Edwards, UNC’s Offensive Progress

UNC wide receiver met with reporters at the Kenan Football Center on Monday. Kekahuna, who caught his first TD as a Tar Heels on Saturday vs. Miami, has 17 receptions for 219 yards this year. Kekahuna tallied a season-high 57 receiving yards vs. the Hurricanes, saying there were several plays during practice that were designed for him. (TarHeel247)

UNC vs. UConn Football Preview: Tar Heels Aim to Get Back on Track

UNC Football (4-4, 2-3 ACC standings) looks to shake its two-game losing streak with a trip Saturday to square off with UConn (4-4). The two teams met most recently in the 2024 Fenway Bowl, where the Huskies secured their only win in the series. Here is everything you need to know before the Tar Heels’ final nonconference game of the 2026 season. (Inside Carolina)

Video: QB Coach Matt Lombardi, UNC Players Pre-UConn Press Conferences

North Carolina quarterbacks coach Matt Lombardi, wide receiver , tight end , and defensive back speak with the media ahead of the Tar Heels' matchup against the UConn Huskies on Saturday in East Hartford, Connecticut. (View Video)

Drake Maye digs the long ball: Patriots QB's success on deep passes keying surge

Since Week 4, has six touchdowns and no interceptions on passes at least 20 yards. That leads the NFL in that stretch and is double the next-closest quarterback. Through the first three weeks, Maye had no touchdowns and three interceptions on passes at least 20 yards. Maye has turned things around with several top pass catchers sidelined. (ESPN)
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Football Schedule at a Glance
Last Game:
North Carolina: 38
UConn: 21
Sat, Nov 7 Box Score
Next Game:
UNC vs. Louisville
Sat, Nov 14 7:00 ET, Chapel Hill, Kenan Stadium
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ACC Football Standings
TeamACCOverall
(1) Miami6-08-1
(14) Wake Forest5-18-1
SMU5-27-2
Louisville5-26-3
Duke4-27-2
Clemson4-26-3
Pittsburgh3-36-3
Virginia Tech3-36-3
North Carolina2-35-4
Boston College2-44-5
Florida State2-44-5
NC State2-44-5
Stanford2-44-5
Virginia2-44-5
California2-43-6
Syracuse2-54-5
Georgia Tech1-52-7