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2026 UNC Football Breakdown: DE Melkart Abou-Jaoude

With North Carolina Football's 2026 season approaching, edge rusher Melkart Abou-Jaoude is poised to be one of the Tar Heels’ top playmakers. The ACC’s reigning sack leader made an immediate impact during his first season at UNC, finishing with 10.5 sacks and earning second-team All-ACC honor. Abou-Jaoude’s 10.5 sacks tied for eighth nationally. (USA Today)

Do you want to be a high level special teamer? Barth brothers preview annual free youth kicking camp

Two former Hoggard High School standouts are returning to Wilmington this week to help the next generation of football players sharpen their special teams skills. Connor Barth and Casey Barth will host the 11th annual Barth Kicking Camp on Thursday, July 16, at Scott Braswell Stadium on the campus of Hoggard High School. The camp is free. (WWAY)

Video: IC Podcast - 2027 UNC Football Recruiting Class - Highlighting the Offense

Football recruiting expert Don Callahan joins Inside Carolina's Tommy Ashley to highlight UNC Football's 2027 commitment list on the offensive side of the ball, break down each commit with details on their recruitment, and what each player will bring to Bill Belichick's Tar Heels. (View Video)

Connor and Casey Barth's free youth football camp returns for 11th year in Wilmington

An annual staple among youth football camps in Wilmington returns. Brothers Connor Barth and Casey Barth are hosting their annual youth football camp specializing in kicking training. Both kicked at the college and pro levels, with Connor spending 10 seasons in the NFL. The center of the one-day event is keeping everything free for campers. (MSN.com)

Ranking the five best running backs in UNC history

UNC Football has produced 33 1,000-yard rushers, starting with Don McCauley in 1969. Recently, they have seen six seasons with 1,000-yard rushing performances: Michael Carter in 2019 and 2020, Javonte Williams in 2020, Ty Chandler in 2021, and Omarion Hampton in 2023 and 2024. Here are the top five running backs in North Carolina history. (USA Today)

UNC Football Volunteers With Habitat For Humanity

The UNC Football program recently volunteered with Habitat for Humanity of Orange County to help build a home for a family in the Chapel Hill community. Habitat for Humanity's mission is to bring people together to build homes, communities, and hope, helping families achieve the stability and self-reliance that come with affordable homeownership. (GoHeels.com)

Video: Tar Heel Tribune - Bryn Renner Talks Tar Heel Football

Bryn Renner, sideline reporter on the Tar Heel Sports Network and former UNC quarterback, joins the Tar Heel Tribune podcast to talk about what went wrong last season, what Tar Heels fans should be excited about this season, and the offseason changes. (View Video)

Chargers' Omarion Hampton: OC Mike McDaniel told me I remind him of Hall of Famer Terrell Davis

Los Angeles Chargers RB Omarion Hampton is heading into Year 2 bolstered by some Hall of Fame praise. Hampton said his new offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel told him he reminds him of Terrell Davis. Davis had a short but spectacular peak for the Denver Broncos before eventually receiving his gold jacket in 2017. McDaniel recognizes the talent. (NFL.com)

UNC Football Sets Training Camp Dates

With UNC Football just 46 days away from kicking off the 2026 season in the Aer Lingus Classic against TCU, preseason camp is just on the horizon. On Monday, the team announced they will begin camp on Thursday, July 30th in Chapel Hill, which is 30 days from the opener. The Tar Heels will be allowed up to 25 preseason practices in those 30 days. (Heel Tough Blog)

UNC Football's Top Position Groups Entering Training Camp

With the start of training camp approaching, North Carolina is preparing for a pivotal 2026-27 college football season. Based on the reinforcements the Tar Heels have brought in this offseason, the UNC Football roster is light-years ahead of where it was last season. With that in mind, here are Carolina's top position groups entering training camp. (Sports Illustrated)

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