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Podcast: Carolina Football Live - UNC vs. Clemson Preview, ETSU Recap, Fan Questions
North Carolina head football Coach
Bill Belichick joins
Jones Angell to recap the win over ETSU, preview Saturday's noon matchup at Clemson, answer questions from Tar Heel fans, and more.
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Fri Sep 18, 2026
Video: IC Podcast - Time For UNC Football To Move Forward
Ahead of UNC Football's visit to Clemson on Saturday, it has been another chaotic time off the field, and Thursday's news that the recent internal investigation has concluded is the topic of today's show with Inside Carolina's Greg Barnes and Tommy Ashley.
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Thu Sep 17, 2026
North Carolina Wide Receiver Keeyun Chapman Suspended Indefinitely
North Carolina freshman wide receiver
Keeyun Chapman has been suspended indefinitely, the school announced Thursday morning. Chapman was arrested on Tuesday night on a misdemeanor gun charge, according to police reports. Police arrested Chapman during a traffic stop after teammate
CJ Sadler’s 2024 Cadillac Escalade was pulled over. (
Inside Carolina)
UNC Defensive Coordinator Steve Belichick Resigns
Steve Belichick has resigned as UNC's defensive coordinator amid the conclusion of an internal investigation into the football program's culture. UNC announced the findings of its investigation Thursday in conjunction with Steve Belichick's resignation, saying in a statement that the probe revealed "isolated" disregard for values and standards of conduct. (
ESPN)
UNC Football 8th in ACC in roster spending, according to The Athletic
UNC Football is reportedly spending between $20 million and $25 million on its roster. In the ACC, that puts the Tar Heels behind No. 5 Miami ($44–$50 million), Clemson ($29–$32 million), Virginia Tech ($25–$30 million), Florida State ($23–$30 million), Georgia Tech ($23–$26 million), N.C. State ($22–$26 million) and No. 23 Louisville ($22–$25 million). (
Tar Heel Tribune)
Mack Hollins, Patriots agreed to make his 2026 incentives harder to earn
It’s going to be harder for Patriots receiver
Mack Hollins to boost his shoe budget. The fact that he doesn’t seem to ever wear them makes that less of a problem. The Patriots and Hollins agreed to a 2026 revision that converts some of the potential payments into not-likely-to-be-earned incentives. The move shifts money from the 2026 salary cap to 2027. (
NBC Sports)
Once Stuck Behind NFL Talents, Jelani Thurman Emerging As UNC Star
During his three seasons at Ohio State,
Jelani Thurman played only as a backup for the Buckeyes. Now in his first year at North Carolina, Thurman not only has emerged as the Tar Heels’ starting tight end, he’s making national headlines for both his blocking skills and his pass-catching ability, and he might just turn out to be among the team’s top players. (
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Melkart Abou Jaoude questionable for Clemson game, seven Tar Heels listed as out
UNC Football will be without several players for Saturday’s ACC opener at Clemson. Defensive lineman Melkart Abou Jaoude and linebacker
Jordan Avinger are listed as questionable. Seven Tar Heels are listed as out for the game, a group that includes wide receivers
C.J. Sadler, Keeyun Chapman, and
Carnell Warren, along with tight end Jordan Washington. (
Tar Heel Tribune)
Tar Heels In The NFL - Week One
New England Patriots wide receiver
Mack Hollins recorded four receptions on five targets for 51 yards, including a long of 19 yards, while playing 50 of 70 offensive snaps, the most among Patriots wide receivers.
Omarion Hampton, Los Angeles Chargers, recorded 12 carries for 43 yards, averaging 3.6 yards per rush, and scored one touchdown. (
GoHeels.com)
UNC Football Players Involved in Traffic Stop that Results in Gun Charge, Speeding Ticket
UNC freshman wide receiver
Keeyun Chapman was arrested on Tuesday night on a misdemeanor gun charge, while fellow freshman wide receiver
C.J. Sadler was charged with driving 60 mph in a 35 mph zone, according to police reports. Police arrested Chapman during a traffic stop after Sadler’s 2024 Cadillac Escalade V was pulled over. (
Inside Carolina)