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Complete coverage of North Carolina Tar Heels Football.

Patriots QB Drake Maye already earning praise from new teammates

Julian Hill was already impressed with Drake Maye before he signed with the Patriots this offseason. The veteran tight end spent three seasons in Miami and saw Maye work up close in the AFC East. Before that, the North Carolina native was also familiar with the quarterback from their high school days. Still, Maye found a way to surprise Hill this offseason. (MSN.com)

UNC Teases Kenan Stadium Enhancements as Venue Prepares to Celebrate 100 Years

The 2026 UNC football season will be the 100th in which the Tar Heels have called Kenan Stadium home, and the program is prepared to celebrate the historic venue with several upgrades and enhancements. Two new video boards will be installed above each end zone, with both measuring 31.5 feet high by 106.5 feet wide. The sound system will also be replaced. (Chapelboro.com)

Bobby Petrino Excited About UNC's New-Look Tight End Group

Four of UNC Football's six tight ends are newcomers, with Jelani Thurman, Jordan Washington, and Jaxxon Warren arriving in Chapel Hill via the transfer portal, while freshmen Carson Sneed and Dream Rashad will begin their college careers this season. Tar Heel offensive coordinator Bobby Petrino expressed excitement about the revamped group. (Inside Carolina)

Steve Newmark on UNC Football Program: 'We’re on the right trajectory'

UNC executive associate athletics director Steve Newmark Newmark sat down at the ACC spring meetings for a wide-ranging conversation that included the state of Tar Heel Football entering its second season under Bill Belichick. "When you see him operate on a day-to-day basis, he is maniacally focused on the details and cares very deeply for the kids." (WRAL.com)

UNC Football To Celebrate 100th Season Of Kenan Stadium In 2026

UNC Football will celebrate the 100th season of Kenan Stadium during the 2026 season with a series of special events, facility enhancements, and fan experiences to honor 100 years of one of the most picturesque venues in the country. The Tar Heels will debut a throwback uniform from the 1980 ACC Championship season when the program went 11-1. (GoHeels.com)

Video: Carolina Football - The Process, Episode 1

North Carolina Football's long-form video feature The Process, Episode 1 goes behind-the-scenes with the Tar Heels' to highlight preparations for the upcoming season, team-building activities, and player features on Jordan Shipp, Leroy Jackson, and Melkart Abou Jaoude. (View Video)

UNC Football Opponent Snapshot: TCU

The TCU Horned Frogs blitzed UNC at Kenan Stadium, 48-14, spoiling what could've been a magical night to open the season last year. This year, the rematch will be different. It won't be played in the United States. Rather, in Dublin, Ireland, on Aug. 29, the first college football game of the 2026 season. So, no home-field advantage either way. (TarHeel247)

UNC vs. TCU In 2026 Aer Lingus College Football Classic Set For Noon On ESPN

For the fifth straight year, the Aer Lingus College Football Classic will kick off the college football season, as the 2026 edition is set for Saturday, Aug. 29, at noon ET (5 p.m. Dublin time) on ESPN with UNC facing TCU at Aviva Stadium in Dublin, Ireland. The contest marks the first time the Tar Heels will have played an international game in its history. (GoHeels.com)

Video: IC Podcast - UNC Football Q&A, Scouting Reports, and Offseason Breakdown

Greg Barnes, Jason Staples, and Tommy Ashley of Inside Carolina discuss all things North Carolina football as Bill Belichick's team enters the summer program in preparation for the 2026 season. The IC crew looks back at spring practice, answers viewer questions, and looks ahead to the annual scouting report from Staples. (View Video)

Mack Hollins inspires graduates at D'Youville University commencement ceremony

More than 400 D'Youville University graduates walked the stage Saturday, marking a huge milestone in their lives. This year’s keynote speaker was former Buffalo Bills fan favorite and current New England Patriots receiver Mack Hollins. He reflected on his journey to the NFL, battling an injury his senior year at UNC, and another injury at the combine. (WIVB.com)

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