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North Carolina Defensive Coordinator Steve Belichick on Medical Leave

UNC defensive coordinator Steve Belichick is on medical leave from the program, coach Bill Belichick announced Thursday. "Just want to let everyone know that my son Steve’s on medical leave, and look forward to getting him back as soon as possible," the elder Belichick said. "It’s a medical situation so I really can’t make any further comment on that." (Inside Carolina)

Josh Pate: North Carolina 'is in a state of disrepair' under Bill Belichick

Josh Pate offers a scathing assessment of the UNC football program under Bill Belichick -- detailing how dysfunctional recruiting visits have been for prospects and how the program could have had better options at head coach and quarterback. "So North Carolina football is in a state of disrepair right now. Most predictable thing in the world." (Yahoo! Sports)

NFC South All-Decade Team of 2000s: Julius Peppers leads edge rushers

Julius Peppers spent the Panthers' entire first decade in the NFC South with Carolina, and he made the most of his time there by racking up 81 sacks and winning either an All-Pro placement, Pro Bowl appearance, or AP Defensive Rookie of the Year award in all but two seasons. He returned for two more years in Carolina at the end of his career. (USA Today)

Video: IC Football Recruiting Podcast -

With UNC Football's 2026 season just three weeks away, Inside Carolina's football recruiting expert Don Callahan joins Tommy Ashley for a look the Tar Heels 2027 recruiting class that is nearing completion in Bill Belichick's second year in Chapel Hill. (View Video)

Jelani Thurman Tabbed To Mackey Award Preseason Watch List

North Carolina tight end Jelani Thurman has been named to the John Mackey Award Preseason Watch List, which recognizes the nation's top collegiate tight ends. Thurman, in his first season with the Tar Heels, is one of 43 players tabbed to the watch list and one of eight from the ACC to garner the recognition. He spent the past three seasons at Ohio State. (GoHeels.com)

UNC place-kicker Verhoff returning for fifth college football season

North Carolina place-kicker Rece Verhoff is set to return to Chapel Hill for a fifth college football season after a court ruling granted him a fifth season of eligibility, giving the Tar Heels their leading scorer from a season ago. UNC announced his return in a social media post on Wednesday morning. Verhoff earned Honorable Mention All-ACC honors in 2025. (Tar Heel Tribune)

2026 UNC Football Wide Receiver Overview

When new UNC offensive coordinator Bobby Petrino arrived in Chapel Hill, one of the biggest questions surrounding the Tar Heels' offense was who would emerge alongside Jordan Shipp in the passing game. Fortunately, the Tar Heels enter 2026 with what appears to be one of the deepest and most versatile receiver position groups in recent memory. (Heels on Franklin)

Former UNC running back Elijah Green challenges the conversation surrounding athlete mental health

Making the jump to college football at UNC, Elijah Green had a problem: he couldn’t catch the ball. Elijah arrived in Chapel Hill in 2020 as a 3-time Georgia state champion and 4A Player of the Year. Yet the RB who spent his childhood dreaming of the NFL found himself with a racing heart and shaky hands, hoping the QB wouldn't send the ball his way. (Daily Tar Heel)

Shaquille O’Neal Featured Among 2026 Performers for Chapel Thrill Concert Series

UNC has announced its setlist for the 2026 Chapel Thrill Concert Series. The series is part of the school’s “Chapel Thrill Game Day,” which debuted in 2025. The concerts are the centerpiece of the festivities, with the stage located on Polk Place in front of Wilson Library in the heart of the UNC campus. Each performance is free and open to the public. (Chapelboro.com)

What Will Bobby Petrino's UNC Offense Be Built On?

If you've heard Bobby Petrino speak since becoming UNC's offensive coordinator in January, it's clear his offense will be predicated on running the football. In just two press conferences since arriving at North Carolina, Petrino has repeatedly emphasized the importance of running the ball effectively. "We've got to be a team that can run the ball physically." (TarHeel247)

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