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Complete coverage of North Carolina Tar Heels Football.

Podcast: Carolina Football Live - UNC vs. Pitt Recap, Duke Preview

North Carolina head football coach Bill Belichick joins Jones Angell to recap the Tar Heels' 21-17 victory over No. 25 Pitt, preview Saturday's matchup at Duke, answer questions from Tar Heel fans, and more. (Listen To Podcast)

Xavier Lewis’ Unlikely Journey from Unheralded Recruit to UNC Football Star

Bill Belichick joined Rolesville football coach Ranier Rackley and defensive coordinator Kevin Reddick in the meeting room. Reddick, a former UNC linebacker, knew of Belichick’s interest in Zavion Griffin-Haynes. But there was another player with hardly any recruiting momentum he wanted to endorse. "Coach, we’ve got a dawg a lot of people haven’t seen.’" (Chapelboro.com)

Carolina Insider Podcast: Duke preview, Indiana preview, Malloy Smith and Andrew Threatt join

UNC Football visits Duke in the Battle for the Victory Bell (4:56). Tar Heel Basketball has its second exhibition match-up as it travels to Indianapolis to face the Indiana Hoosiers (26:15). Malloy Smith from Carolina Basketball joins (52:18), as does Andrew Threatt from Carolina Football (1:14:08). (Listen To Podcast)

UNC Football vs. Duke: 3 keys and a prediction

Prediction: North Carolina 23, Duke 20: The Tar Heels were a mess last season and nearly knocked off the eventual ACC champions. More disciplined with a clear identity, UNC finds itself in a much better place with a prime opportunity to reclaim the Victory Bell on Saturday. Bill Belichick's team will get it done with a strong fourth quarter in Durham. (MSN.com)

How UNC Safety Greg Smith Went From Limited Role to Defensive Mainstay

After transferring from Florida to UNC, safety Greg Smith didn't play much as a redshirt freshman in 2025. But when former defensive coordinator Steve Belichick called for that one third-down package, Smith and then-freshman Xavier Lewis jogged onto the field together, looking to make plays. They knew that was their chance to impress the coaches. (TarHeel247)

Xavier Lewis Named To AP College Football Midseason All-America First Team

North Carolina's Xavier Lewis was named to the Associated Press Midseason All-America First Team on Thursday. Lewis was one of two interior defensive linemen selected to the AP Midseason All-America First Team. The honor adds to a breakout season for the Rolesville, North Carolina, native, who has emerged as one of the nation's top defensive linemen. (GoHeels.com)

Video: Tar Heel Tribune - Bryn Renner Previews UNC vs. Duke

Former North Carolina quarterback Bryn Renner joins the “Tar Heel Tribune Podcast” to discuss this Saturday's UNC vs. Duke game, what the Tar Heels need to do to win, insights into playing in the rivalry, and the college football scene. (View Video)

UNC Football's Opportunity in the Wide Open ACC

There are a lot of opportunities on the UNC Football schedule to have success. We talked early about the perceived schedule difficulty, but UNC's already gone through several tough games. Going forward, all these games are winnable for the Tar Heels. They are going to be close and it’s difficult to have a significant winning percentage in 50-50 games. (Inside Carolina)

Audio: 100 Years of Kenan Stadium - ‘Give Us That Victory Bell Back!’

The battle for the Victory Bell between UNC and Duke has produced many memorable football games. One of the best in the history of the rivalry came in 2019, when the Tar Heels were looking to snap a three-game losing streak against the Blue Devils. What happened next produced one of Jones Angell’s favorite moments as Voice of the Tar Heels. (Chapelboro.com)

Freshman Linebacker Calvin Thomas Earns First Career Start Against Pitt

When North Carolina traveled to Pittsburgh for its matchup against No. 25 Pitt, freshman outside linebacker Calvin Thomas found himself with an opportunity to take on a larger role in UNC's defense. With Jaylen Harvey sidelined by injury, Thomas earned his first collegiate start and helped the Tar Heels secure a 21-17 road victory over the Panthers. (Tar Heel Blue)

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