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Complete coverage of North Carolina Tar Heels Football.

Tar Heels in the NFL: Sam Howell makes case to be Dallas Cowboys backup QB

Sam Howell threw a long touchdown pass for the Dallas Cowboys to highlight the performances of former UNC players on the first weekend of NFL preseason games. Howell started for the Cowboys in their 17-7 win over Seattle and made his case to be the backup quarterback. "It’s fun. Any time you get to go out there and play football, it’s fun." (Tar Heel Tribune)

Video: UNC Football season outlook with former UNC QB Bryn Renner

Former Tar Heel quarterback Bryn Renner and WRAL's Brian Murphy discuss UNC Football's prospects for the 2026 season, the quarterback battle, how the absences of GM Michael Lombardi and defensive coordinator Steve Belichick could impact the team, and Renner's new job as a sideline reporter for UNC radio broadcasts. (View Video)

Peyton Seelmann’s instincts bolster UNC’s linebacker group

Peyton Seelmann spent one productive Saturday last season lining up across from North Carolina in a Richmond uniform. Now he’s wearing Carolina blue, and UNC head football coach Bill Belichick has already found plenty to like about the linebacker’s game. Seelmann arrives at the FBS level after being one of the most decorated players in FCS. (Tar Heel Tribune)

Confidence Soaring for UNC Running Back Demon June

When Demon June was asked Friday about how his style of play fit UNC offensive coordinator Bobby Petrino‘s expectations for him, the Tar Heel running back lit up. “My confidence is through the roof,” June said with a smile. Petrino’s intention to establish the North Carolina offense through the run game has been well-documented up to this point. (Inside Carolina)

Video: IC Podcast - Week 3 UNC Football Training Camp Developments

Football analyst Jason Staples and Tommy Ashley of Inside Carolina discuss UNC Football's third media availability practice, the offensive line with Shaq McRoy standing out, the quarterbacks with Miles O'Neill, Billy Edwards, and Travis Burgess getting the majority of the reps in the viewing session, and more. (View Video)

Why is UNC running back Kaleb Jackson wearing No. 62 in practice?

With one number much higher than it should be, Kaleb Jackson is wearing a number much higher than one would expect from a running back. Like last season at LSU, the running back reported to camp weighing significantly more than he should have. Asked about the jersey choice Friday at a press conference, Belichick said, "Big back, big number." (Tar Heel Tribune)

Video: UNC Football Players Friday Preseason Press Conference

UNC running back Demon June, linebacker Peyton Seelmann, offensive lineman Jordan Hall, and defensive back Jaiden Patterson speak with the media on Friday to discuss the Tar Heels' preparations for the 2026 season and their season-opening game in Aug. 29 in Dublin, Ireland. (View Video)

Bill Belichick Highlights Three Standouts Amid Week 3 of UNC Football Training Camp

North Carolina head football coach Bill Belichick discussed three players — linebacker Peyton Seelmann, defensive back Tre Miller, and offensive lineman Shaq McRoy — during Friday's press conference that have made their mark through the first two weeks of the Tar Heels' preseason training camp and are atop the depth chart at their respective positions. (Inside Carolina)

Video: IC Podcast - UNC Football's 2026 Schedule - The Prediction Show

Buck Sanders, Greg Barnes, Jason Staples, and Tommy Ashley of Inside Carolina look at the 2026 UNC Football schedule, including game-by-game breakdowns and their picks for the full season. The discussion then turns to what "improvement" looks like in Bill Belichick's second year. (View Video)

ESPN ranks all 138 college football teams in tiers

Tier 15: If Indiana can do it...North Carolina Tar Heels: Last year, North Carolina went 4-8 against the No. 80 most difficult schedule in college football. This year, ESPN has UNC's schedule ranked 29th most difficult. That's the hardest year-over-year shift in schedule strength of any Power 4 school. But no one is tethered to their station in life. (ESPN)

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