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How UNC Football's toughest summer task helped change culture for Tar Heels
Offensive lineman
Christo Kelly laughed as he answered a question about the toughest thing UNC Football has faced this offseason. During an early-morning press conference at ACC Kickoff for the league’s preseason media days on Friday, Kelly described how the Tar Heels have built better team chemistry as they chase a turnaround season in Chapel Hill. (
MSN.com)
Bill Belichick’s 1st college team struggled at UNC. He’s hoping lessons learned lead to more success
NFL coaching great
Bill Belichick spent a bumpy debut season at North Carolina trying to blend a roster full of newcomers and adjusting to life in the college football ranks. It was a learning experience even for someone with a résumé featuring six Super Bowl titles as a head coach and ranking as one of the NFL’s all-time leaders in coaching victories. (
Associated Press)
North Carolina Quarterback Competition Enters Training Camp
Two weeks before training camp, UNC finds itself in a familiar position at quarterback — sort of. Following last year’s quarterback carousel of
Gio Lopez,
Max Johnson, and Au'Tori Newkirk, the Tar Heels enter 2026 with a revamped quarterback group led by transfers
Billy Edwards Jr. and Miles O’Neill, alongside Newkirk and freshman Travis Burgess. (
Inside Carolina)
Bill Belichick: Difference in UNC 'night and day' from year ago
In the wake of a 4-8 season with few bright spots, coach
Bill Belichick struck an optimistic tone about the trajectory UNC football. Belichick's second season at UNC will feature significant changes, as the Tar Heels have a new offensive coordinator in Bobby Petrino, 40 true freshmen who have entered the program and a new starter looming at quarterback. (
ESPN)
Lawrence Taylor to be inducted into New Jersey Hall of Fame
Lawrence Taylor recorded 73.5 of his 132.5 career sacks in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Now he will be inducted into the state's Hall of Fame. The New Jersey Hall of Fame recently announced its next class of Jersey legends. The list of 13 inductees is headlined by the Pro Football Hall of Fame linebacker who was voted the No. 1 player in Giants history. (
New York Giants)
Video: Bill Belichick Friday ACC Kickoff Press Conference
North Carolina head football coach
Bill Belichick speaks with the media on Friday afternoon as part of the Atlantic Coast Conference's annual Kickoff event in Charlotte.
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Fri Jul 17, 2026
Schools tried to lure Melkart Abou Jaoude, Jordan Shipp with big money last season
There were plenty of schools that wanted to flash big money at defensive lineman Melkart Abou Jaoude and wide receiver
Jordan Shipp to lure them away from North Carolina. In both cases, the first contact from other schools came during the season, but they decided to remain loyal to UNC and try to turn the program around after a frustrating season. (
Tar Heel Tribune)
Video: UNC Football Player Breakout Interviews At ACC Kickoff
North Carolina defensive end Melkart Abou Jaoude, offensive lineman
Christo Kelly, and wide receiver
Jordan Shipp speak with reporters on Friday morning during a breakout interview session at the ACC Kickoff event in Charlotte.
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Fri Jul 17, 2026
Melkart Abou Jaoude Looking To Leap Forward Following Breakout Season
Following a breakout 2025 season, it’s safe to say Melkart Abou Jaoude won’t be sneaking up on anyone this season. After a debut year in Chapel Hill that saw the Delaware transfer lead the ACC in sacks, the UNC redshirt senior enters his final college football season knowing he’ll sit atop every opposing offensive coordinator’s scouting report. (
Inside Carolina)
Bill Belichick: UNC Football 'culture is a lot different' entering second season
UNC Football coach
Bill Belichick is confident that time may finally be on the Tar Heels’ side. Time to build a team without massive roster turnover after spring practice. Time for players to train themselves and develop a culture in the summer. Time for the Tar Heels’ offseason training program to take effect. All things that he said were missing last season. (
WRAL.com)