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Jelani Thurman Shines Wearing Number 45

The first play for UNC Football on Saturday night in Ireland went to number 45 for 20 yards to the Tar Heels' 45-yard line. Two plays later, number 45 split the seam for another 35 yards deep into TCU territory. Those receptions for tight end Jelani Thurman were just a sample of why he left the Aer Lingus Classic as offensive MVP in UNC's 15-10 win. (TarHeel247)

College Football TV Ratings: North Carolina vs. TCU draws 4.9 million viewers in Week 0

To start his second year as UNC head coach, Bill Belichick got a signature win over TCU. The matchup in Ireland also brought strong TV ratings. UNC’s victory in Dublin averaged 4.9 million viewers on ESPN, the network said Tuesday. That includes a peak audience of 5.8 million viewers to make it the second most-watched Week 0 game since 2019. (On3.com)

100 Years of Kenan Stadium: Jones Angell’s First Visit

Longtime listeners of 97.9 The Hill now know Jones Angell as the Voice of the Tar Heels, but Angell grew up as just another fan from Jacksonville, N.C. In today’s installment, Angell remembers his first time attending a UNC football game in Kenan Stadium, and why the circumstances of that day provided a good omen of things to come in his life. (Chapelboro.com)

What's New In Kenan Stadium In 2026

UNC Football's 100th season in Kenan Stadium gets underway in just under two weeks, and Carolina Athletics wants to make sure Tar Heel fans are prepared for their return to Kenan Stadium ahead of the Sept. 12 home opener against ETSU. Check out the updated gameday experiences and procedures. More details will be posted throughout the season. (GoHeels.com)

Across the Sea, an Opening-Week Catharsis for UNC Football

The Tar Heels felt the rain on their skin. No one else could feel it for them. Only they could let it in. They drenched themselves in words unspoken. They played TCU with arms wide open. And Saturday is where their book begins. The 15-10 win against the Horned Frogs was just one game. But for UNC, it felt a heck of a lot more important than that. (Chapelboro.com)

UNC’s defensive line makes statement in revenge win against TCU

After allowing 111 rushing yards in the first half, UNC's defensive front held the Horned Frogs to 26 rushing yards on 22 attempts in the second half. This forced TCU into passing situations, disrupting quarterback Jaden Craig. Leading the charge was the defensive line, anchored by Melkart Abou-Jaoude, Jaylen Harvey, Leroy Jackson, and Xavier Lewis. (USA Today)

UNC snap counts from win over TCU reveal numerous iron men

The numbers behind North Carolina Football's 15-10 win over TCU tell a story of two units with a lot of endurance. ACC Linebacker of the Week Derek McDonald and cornerback Jaiden Patterson each played all 72 snaps, evidence of just how long UNC’s defense was on the field against a TCU offense that leaned heavily on the run and moved the chains. (Tar Heel Tribune)

UNC vs. TCU: Winners, Losers, and Honorable Mentions

There’s still concern about how good this season is going to be for UNC Football. Still, the Tar Heels entered as a 9-point underdog and earned a 15-10 win over the Horned Frogs, who had and still could have, designs on battling in the Big XII and making the CFP. So for the first time in 2026, let’s talk about the winners, losers, and honorable mentions. (Tar Heel Blog)

Video: Tar Heel Tribune - UNC vs. TCU Postgame Breakdown

On this week's "Tar Heel Tribune Podcast," hosts Britt Whitmire, R.L. Bynum, and Doc Kennedy break down what transpired in Dublin during UNC Football's surprising 15-10 victory over the TCU Horned Frogs in the Aer Lingus College Football Classic. (View Video)

Xavier Lewis, Derek McDonald Earn ACC Football Weekly Honors

North Carolina sophomore Xavier Lewis has been named ACC Defensive Lineman of the Week, while graduate student Derek McDonald has been selected as the ACC Linebacker of the Week. Lewis tallied seven tackles, 4.5 tackles for loss, and two sacks, while McDonald logged a game-high 11 tackles to lead the Tar Heels over TCU in Dublin, Ireland. (GoHeels.com)

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